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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.

The Nevada DIVISION OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS) is seeking an IT Professional III to join our Information Management Services team located in Carson City, NV . This position is responsible for application maintenance and development of the UNITY (Unified Nevada Information Technology for Youth) system which is the Statewide Automated Child Welfare Information System (SACWIS) for Nevada. It is used to record foster care, adoption, child protective services, licensing, and other Child Welfare activities. UNITY is used statewide by approximately 1,600 staff and has been operational since 2003. In 2004 UNITY was awarded a Computerworld Honor for Excellence. The position may serve as a technical lead, project lead and/or supervisor for the application development team. The position will be responsible for performing all aspects of application development using .net technology and may be required to learn the legacy system as well (CA Gen). The incumbent will be expected to lead, mentor and coach subordinate staff to assist in the overall development of the application development team. This position will require communication with users, policy staff, business process analysts, trainers as well as with management. Communication skills are an essential part of the job as well as leadership and initiative.

This position is full-time with anticipated work schedule of Mon- Fri that includes a variable work agreement with overtime after 40 hours per week. The State of Nevada and DCFS offer an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance, participation in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), accrual of 15 days of annual and 15 days of sick leave, 11 paid holidays and no city, county, state or social security tax! DCFS also encourages education by providing on-going trainings and paid release time for staff to obtain CEU's. The Nevada DIVISION OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS), together in partnership with families, communities and other governmental agencies provides support and services to assist Nevada's children and families in reaching their full human potential. DCFS programs include child protective and welfare service delivery in rural Nevada and oversight of urban county-operated child protective and welfare services, children's mental/behavioral health treatment and residential services (outpatient and inpatient acute) in urban Nevada, and statewide juvenile justice services including state-operated youth training centers and youth parole. We recognize that Nevada's families are our future and children, youth and families thrive when they live in safe permanent settings, experience a sense of sustainable emotional and physical wellbeing, and receive support to consistently make positive choices for family and the common good. DCFS is an extremely complex organization with incredibly dedicated and professional staff committed to serving Nevada's youth and families! More information on our Division and the valuable services we provide Nevada's children and families can be found at: http://dcfs.nv.gov/

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements: