Salary : $5,636.80 – $6,262.53 Monthly
Location : Cheyenne, WY
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2023-01665
Department: 002-IT
Opening Date: 08/28/2023
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
This position operates under the supervision of the Technology Division Director. The responsibilities encompass serving as the project manager for many of the Office’s technology projects, which includes managing the development, installation, implementation, and maintenance of both hardware and software. Part of the job also involves evaluating office processes that can be automated, as well as the development of training materials and conducting staff training. Additional duties include the development and maintenance of the Office’s website, and managing mission-critical applications for the Office. The position also requires making recommendations to the Division Director for the strategic direction of the Office in the technology area. Furthermore, this role includes the management of the maintenance and upgrades of hardware and software, managing technology contractors, preparing project budget estimates, and the development of the Technology budget, including monitoring and reporting expenditures.
Human Resource Contact: Nicki Reitmeyer 307-777-6219, nicki.reitmeyer@wyo.gov
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.
- Project manager for many of the Office’s projects, designing and maintaining applications for UCCs, EFS, corporations, notaries public, elections, voter registration, campaign finance, candidate filing, state agency rules, securities, lobbyists, and fiscal auditing and tracking.
- Responsible for the development and implementation of the Office’s applications, overseeing the testing, installation, and support.
- Responsible for recommendations of contracting activities for technology vendors including searching, vetting, selection, and contracting.
- Prepare contracts for review by the Division Director.
- Supervise the prioritizing and approval of the development of new systems and enhancements to existing systems.
- Coordinate projects with contractors and prepare project budget estimates, track expenditures; and manage contracts.
- Oversee schedules for the achievement of work objectives, assigned tasks, and project completion.
- Consult with, inform, and advise the Division Director to determine the Office’s future direction and goals, ensuring the Division is prepared to meet the needs/expectations.
- Supervise the administration of management information system functions to include development and design, procurement and installation, training and use, maintenance and upgrade of hardware and software, and interface with systems external to the agency.
- Assure proper management of information system functions, responding to critical event operations.
- Formulate plans for system improvement and deadlines.
- Confer with other agency staff to gather information on system problems, develop methods and procedures to resolve problems, and implement solutions.
- Research new software and hardware for productivity, reliability, cost-effectiveness, and applicability.
- Advise the Division Director regarding needed materials and direction for Office technology development.
- Maintenance and development of the Secretary of State’s website.
- Prepare and justify budget requests; monitor and report on expenditures.
- Prepare business case plans for review by the Division Director for future technology projects and coordination of the Office’s future technology direction.
- Prepare fiscal impacts for proposed legislation for review by the Division Director.
- Assist the Election Division during critical election periods such as the Candidate Filing period, Campaign Finance Reporting Deadlines, and the Primary and General Elections.
- Assist other Divisions of the Office on special projects such as updates to forms required as the result of State or Federal legislative changes, development of new agency webpage content for Division-specific pages, etc.
- Assist Agency Executive Leadership on special projects as assigned.
- Responsible for developing backend queries/scripts to update data within agency databases and related tables.
- Consult with, inform, and advise the Division Director of issues identified during the data correction process.
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge and skills in business analysis and project management principles and methodologies.
- Knowledge of specialized technical disciplines with large and complex business applications such as analysis, design, debugging, testing, and documenting.
- Knowledge of relational database structure and use.
- Knowledge and skills in SQL scripting, HTML, and CSS.
- Knowledge of group facilitation practices and skills to organize group conversations as well as ability to provide information/leadership to a diverse group of stakeholders.
- Knowledge of state and federal law and the political process.
- Management, organization, and administrative methods and techniques.
- Knowledge of computer programming principles.
- Knowledge of contracts, risk assessment, and standard business practices.
- Knowledge of department policies.
- Skills in written and oral communication.
- Skills in instructing and training personnel on the use of various technology systems.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree (typically in Computer Technology)
Experience:
0-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Computer Technology)
OR
Education & Experience Substitution:
4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Computer Technology)
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, driving an automobile, etc.
- Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.
NOTES:
- FLSA: Non-Exempt
Supplemental Information
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Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
Working for the State of Wyoming provides employees with a range of valuable benefits and offers a fulfilling career path. Employees enjoy comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans, ensuring their well-being and that of their families. Additionally, the state offers multiple retirement plans, which provide financial security and stability for employees once their career in public services comes to an end. the state recognizes the importance of personal time and offers generous paid time off and flexible arrangements, allowing employees to recharge, take care of personal matters, and maintain a healthy work-life integration.
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(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)
- High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
- Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
- Associate’s Degree
- Associate’s Degree and additional coursework
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Bachelor’s Degree and additional coursework
- Master’s Degree
- Master’s Degree and additional coursework
- Doctorate Degree
- Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
- None of the Above
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(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)
- 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
- 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
- 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
- 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
- 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
- N/A
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(CTPM09) Which of the following best describes your work experience in Computer Technology?Experience definition: (This experience includes, but may not be limited to, the following: any full time computer technology experience, or computer project management )
- No relevant experience.
- Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
- One (1) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience.
- Three (3) to less than four (4) years of relevant experience.
- Four (4) or more years of relevant experience.
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(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.
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(A) Where did you hear about this opportunity?
- Goverment jobs www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
- Indeed
- Zip Recruiter
- Wyoming Workforce Center
- Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
- Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
- Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
- Career Fair
- Human Resourses Division
- Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
- Current State Employee
- Other
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(A) If you selected “Current State Employee” please provide the employee’s first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. This employee may be eligible for a Referral bonus.
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(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
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(AA) VETERANS’ PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans’ preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans’ preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans’ preference disclosure.
- Yes
- No
- I am not a veteran
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(AA) VETERANS’ PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veteran’s military service, and wish to claim veterans’ preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans’ preference status. By requesting veterans’ preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.
- Current State Employee
- Veteran – DD214 Attached
- Disabled Veteran (10% or more) – DD214 and Veteran’s Disability Determination Attached
- Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran – DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
- None of the above
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(AA) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume’ is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.I have read and understand the above statement.
- Yes
- No
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