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.
Incumbents perform advanced journey level duties and may train, supervise, and evaluate the performance of subordinate staff and/or serve as a project leader as assigned. Incumbents may function as a unit leader to include directing the activities of a branch IT support unit, overseeing projects of limited scope, and coordinating activities with other work groups.
This position is located in the Information Technology Division, Carson City. Incumbent will act as a project Scrum Master for small and medium sized cross-functional software development and enhancement projects. Duties include assisting in the creation of Prioritized Product Backlog and definition of Done Criteria; coordinating creation of Release Planning Schedule; assisting the Scrum Team in the creation of User Stories and Acceptance Criteria; facilitating Scrum Ceremonies (e.g. daily stand-up; sprint planning, backlog grooming, backlog review, sprint review, and sprint retrospective); facilitating discussion, decision making, and conflict resolution; supporting and educating Product Owners; removing impediments or guiding the Scrum Team to remove impediments; and ensuring the Scrum Team is adhering to Scrum principles, aspects, and processes. In addition, provide training/coaching to product owners and coordinate special projects as required and assist in development and direction of RFP/RFIs utilizing the agile framework for delivery. The ideal candidate will have Agile experience which includes the knowledge of Agile Techniques such as User Stories, continuous integration, and adhering to the traditional ceremonies and processes along with strong leadership, coaching, communication, organizational, and customer relation skills. Women and under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. Nevada Department of Transportation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information (GINA), or gender identity and expression. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME BASED ON THE AMOUNT OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. ***
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
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Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in computer science, management information systems, or closely related field and three years of progressively responsible professional IT experience relevant to the duties of the position which may include computer operations, systems administration, network administration, database administration, applications analyst and development, and/or information security, one year of which was at the journey level; OR one year of relevant experience as an IT Professional II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. |
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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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A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are 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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1) Do you currently hold a valid Certified Scrum Professional (CSP) certificate or equivalent certification? If yes, please provide the name of the certification and issuing agency.
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2) Do you have experience as a scrum master? If yes, please describe in detail your experience, including number of years.
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3) Do you have experience writing user stories? If yes, please describe in detail your experience, including number of years.
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