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Information Technology (IT) Professionals analyze, develop, implement, maintain, and modify computer operations, systems, networks, databases, applications, and/or information security. Incumbents may perform duties in one or more IT specialization areas depending on the needs of the agency.
Under close supervision of a higher-level IT Professional, incumbents learn and become familiar with one or more specialized information technology areas to include, but are not limited to, the following: Systems Administration: Incumbents learn basic system administration skills which include, but are not limited to problem solving, infrastructure networking, cloud computing, automation and scripting, hardware management, security and monitoring as well as access management. Network Administration: Incumbents learn basic local area network (LAN) administration skills that can translate into basic wide area networking skills which include understanding of IP addressing, wire and cable installation and troubleshooting, basic LAN switch configuration, low-level troubleshooting, LAN documentation, LAN monitoring, and foundational wireless LAN security. Database Administration: Incumbents learn to implement, support, and maintain the overall database infrastructure and services for an organization, including the application of basic security measures to
configure environments to ensure privacy, confidentiality, and data protection. Applications Analysis and Development: Incumbents learn to perform a wide variety of job functions that apply relevant theories, methods, tools, and interpersonal skills to design, build, operate, monitor, and control a software program, application, or series of software programs or applications. Information Security: Incumbents learn foundational information security concepts and best practices including: vulnerability management, threat intelligence, access controls, incident response, business continuity, disaster recovery, and development of security policy and standards. This is the trainee level in the series.
The Nevada DIVISION OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS) is seeking an IT Professional Trainee to join our Information Services team located in Carson City, Nevada. This position is responsible for development and maintenance of software application, reporting writing and testing for the agency's mission critical application "myAvatar". myAvatar is vendor developed and hosted for Children's Mental Health - Electronic Health Record System.
The incumbent will be an integral member of the Information Services team responsible for the design, development, implementation and support of division's mission-critical application. Working with cross-functional teams, incumbent will will get trained and develop the software skills to design, develop, test and implement
The application development technology stack includes SQL, Javascript, MS SQL, MS Teams, Sharepoint, etc. Applicants with any or all of these technology skills are encouraged to apply.
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
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Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, management information systems, or closely related field; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and one year of experience utilizing the fundamentals of typical computer systems, operating systems, applications, and peripherals; OR one year of experience equivalent to an IT Technician II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. |
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Some positions require an applicant to undergo a background investigation prior to appointment. These positions will be identified at the time of recruitment. |
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Applicants for positions in this series may have a combination of complementary education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that qualify for the class level and specialty being recruited. |
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Some positions are subject to call-out or call-back. |
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Some positions require specialized certification that will be identified at the time of recruitment. |
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Some positions require statewide travel. |
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Some positions require work on evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. |
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Driver's license is required. |
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Background investigation is required. |
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| The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. |
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