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State of Nevada Announces
An Open Competitive Recruitment for:
IT PROFESSIONAL 2 - Computer Operations-RENO/CARSON CITY
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -  $66,043.44 to  $98,783.28  PAY GRADE: 38
The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
JOB INFORMATION
Work Type: A Permanent, full time vacancy
Department: Business and Industry
Division: Administrative Services Div
Location: Reno, Sparks
Job Class Code: 07.926
RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
Announcement Number: 43648
Open to all qualified persons.
Posted 08/14/2023
Recruiter:
   ADRIAN FOSTER
   Phone: (702)486-2911
   Email: adrian@admin.nv.gov
Applications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied

** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
The Position
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 journey level duties and may serve as a lead worker to lower level IT staff as assigned. This is a supervisory level for the Computer Operations function. This is an IT Professional 2 position with the Department of Business & Industry, Division of Industrial Relations (DIR). The primary location will be in Reno and Carson City, travel may be required to outlying offices and Las Vegas periodically. The position will report to the Deputy Administrator and will be responsible for the overall daily IT operations of the agency. The incumbent will act primarily as a Helpdesk support with a focus on network-associated technologies, (Cisco switches, Meraki Wireless Access Points, firewalls, and VMWare). This position will work with Windows and Linux servers as well as Office 365. DIR resources are highly virtualized, therefore utilizing VMware and experience with VMware is required. Other duties will include server backups & restores, network troubleshooting, system monitoring, and physical hardware installation including but not limited to PC's, laptops, and tablets. This position is responsible for backup and recovery, as well as routine network and server hardware. System health checks must be documented on a regular basis. Experience in COTs systems, application systems, databases and report writing are a plus.
The ideal incumbent will be a forward-thinking integral member of the DIR team responsible for providing enterprise level support to all sections of DIR, the position will be responsible for ongoing technical support and operational maintenance of the enterprise environment under limited supervision and act as a subject matter expert. Good customer service skills are required, as well as the ability to communicate with technical and non-technical personnel clearly and effectively. The incumbent will need to possess superior documentation skills, including the ability to train others. The incumbent should be a self-starter who can assess the Division's needs and develop an IT strategic plan to move the agency's mission forward. Nevada offers sunshine and recreational opportunities including golfing, off-roading, hiking, skiing, and fishing. Nevada's landscape and activities are a few reasons to join the Silver State workforce! Additional benefits include medical, dental, life and disability insurance programs; participation in the public employees' retirement plan; 11 paid holidays; and accrual of 3 weeks of annual and 3 weeks of sick leave each year. The State of Nevada 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, 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***

To Qualify:
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
    Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, management information systems, or closely related field and two years of professional IT experience relevant to the duties of the position which may include computer operations, systems administration, network administration, database administration, applications analysis and development, and/or information security; OR two years of experience as an IT Professional I in Nevada State service; OR four years of relevant technical experience as an IT Technician IV or above in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
Special Notes
    Some positions require an applicant to undergo a background investigation prior to appointment. These positions will be identified at the time of recruitment.
    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.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
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.
INFORMATIONAL LINKS
For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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Email
Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:
Division of Human Resource Management
Northern Nevada
515 East Musser Street,
First Floor
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204

TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
Division of Human Resource Management
Southern Nevada
7251 Amigo St,
Suite 120
Las Vegas, NV 89119

TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
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.


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