Information Technology Generalist 1

Salary: $56,900.00 – $86,514.00 Annually

Location : Dauphin County, PA

Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number: CS-2023-66203-01541

Department: Executive Offices

Division: EX OA PS ITDC IT Srvs Div

Opening Date: 10/23/2023

Closing Date: 11/5/2023 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code: 01541

Position Number: 00258392

Union: AFSCME

Bargaining Unit: A4

Pay Group: ST07

Bureau / Division Code: 00812780

Bureau / Division: OA Public Safety ITDC IT Services Division

Worksite Address: 1800 Elmerton Avenue

City: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code: 17110

Contact Name: Jaime Boyd

Contact Email: jaimboyd@pa.gov

THE POSITION
Are you interested in a rewarding career? Do you enjoy the challenges of advanced IT (Information Technology) work? The Public Safety IT Delivery Center is seeking an Information Technology Generalist 1 to join our team. If you have an attention for detail and are highly motivated, we have the perfect opportunity for you.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As an IT (Information Technology) Generalist, you will be responsible for the management of the Public Safety Service Desk. This includes supporting all user’s IT related problems, providing complete lifecycle asset management, and providing administrative services for all IT equipment. You will have the opportunity to provide guidance on software in the development of RFPs (Request for Proposal) and Statements of Work to ensure compliance of standards, licensing requirements, lifecycle management requirements, and compatibility with the infrastructure to support the business processes.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week.
Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday – Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to 4 days a week and reporting in office 1 day a week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office.
Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 60 or 65.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

One year as an Information Technology Trainee or Information Technology Technician; or
Three years of information technology experience in applications development or applications maintenance, networking or desktop services, web site development or web site design, or other information technology support/administration services; or
One year of information technology experience in applications development or applications maintenance, networking or desktop services, web site development or web site design, or other information technology support/administration services, and an associate’s degree in any information technology field; or
An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

You must pass a background investigation.

How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements will eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
You may only apply/test once for this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, six weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

Do you have one or more years of experience as an Information Technology Trainee while employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania?

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

Do you have one or more years of experience as an Information Technology Technician while employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania?

How many years of information technology experience do you possess?

3 or more years
2 to less than 3 years
1 to less than 2 years
Less than 1 year
No experience

Do you possess college education in an information technology field?
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the “Attachments” tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If you answer “yes” to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit and click on Other Information.

You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each question carefully. Determine and select which “Level of Performance” most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training. The “Level of Performance” you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the “Yes” button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our

CS-01541 WB1 V2 – PROJECT PLANNING AND MONITORING
Plans and coordinates information technology projects. Determines the project scope and cost of new hardware and software by monitoring and utilizing information technology contracts and recommends appropriate equipment based on user requirements. Monitors the progress of projects through the use of quality control checkpoints to ensure that established schedules are feasible and acceptable to all impacted parties and evaluates project success.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

A. I have experience planning and coordinating information technology projects. I was responsible for monitoring the progress of the projects and adjusting schedules as needed.
B. I have experience coordinating information technology projects. I was responsible for monitoring the progress of the project and providing recommendations for schedule adjustments; however someone else initially planned the project and used my recommendations to adjust schedules.
C. I have college-level coursework in strategic planning, project management or project planning and implementation.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

The name of the employer where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to project planning and monitoring.
Your level of responsibility.

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours

CS-01541 WB2 V2 – ASSET MANAGEMENT
Maintains inventory of purchased or leased information technology assets such as hardware and software, licenses, and renewable maintenance agreements. Ensures all surplus assets are secured, inventoried, and accurately reported and that proper procedures for disposal, surplus, or return of all aged or non-functional information technology assets are followed.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

A. I have experience maintaining an inventory of all purchased or leased information technology assets. I was responsible for the appropriate disposal, surplus, or return of all aged or non-functional information technology assets.
B. I have experience maintaining an inventory of all purchased or leased information technology assets. Someone else was responsible for the appropriate disposal, surplus, or return of all aged or non-functional information technology assets.
C. I have experience disposing, surplusing, or returning all aged or non-functional information technology assets. Someone else was responsible for maintaining an inventory of all purchased or leased information technology assets.
D. I have college-level coursework in asset management, supply chain management, logistics, procurement, or purchasing.
E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

The name of the employer where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to asset management.
Your level of responsibility.

College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours

CS-01541 WB3 V2 – PERSONAL COMPUTER SETUP AND MAINTENANCE
Configures and installs hardware and software on new workstations and deploys updates to current workstations. Ensures hardware and software are in working order and recommends or performs minor adjustments and repairs.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

A. I have experience configuring and installing hardware and software on workstations. I was also responsible for testing the hardware and software I configured and installed.
B. I have experience installing and testing hardware and software on workstations. Someone else was responsible for the configuration of the hardware and software I installed and tested.
C. I have college-level coursework in hardware and software installation and maintenance.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

The name of the employer where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to personal computer setup and maintenance.
Your level of responsibility.

College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours

CS-01541 WB4 V2 – TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Troubleshoots and resolves hardware and software issues. Responds to escalated incidents by diagnosing and troubleshooting issues and works with end users and service providers to resolve issues. Works with other IT areas to isolate and identify the cause of problems such as network, server and performance issues. Provides guidance to staff in diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolving hardware and software issues.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

A. I have experience troubleshooting and resolving user issues by utilizing effective customer service techniques. I was responsible for resolving all levels or technical questions and issues and was the escalation point for complex issues referred by lower-level technicians.
B. I have experience troubleshooting and resolving user issues by utilizing effective customer service techniques. I was responsible for resolving routine questions and issues, but referred more complex technical issues to a higher-level technician for resolution.
C. I have college-level coursework in information technology troubleshooting.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

The name of the employer where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to the technical assistance you provided.
Your level of responsibility.

College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours

CS-01541 WB5 V2 – WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Prepares written, technical, or narrative documents such as status and asset reports, which identify progress and/or deviations from objectives. Authors narrative and analytical reports that convey a project’s effectiveness in meeting business requirements.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

A. I have experience writing technical or narrative documents such as status and asset reports. I was responsible for the final document that conveyed customized information to the intended recipients.
B. I have experience writing technical or narrative documents such as status and asset reports. I was responsible for compiling a portion of the document but someone else was responsible for the final version that conveyed customized information to the intended recipients.
C. I have college-level coursework in business writing, technical writing, English composition, journalism, or communications.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

The name of the employer where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to written communication.
The types of documents you prepared.
Your level of responsibility.

College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours

Required Question

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Job Category

Administration and Office

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Job Type

unspecified

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Salary

USD 56,900.00 - 86,514.00 per year

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Country

United States

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City

Dauphin

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Career Level

unspecified

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Company

State of Pennsylvania

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JOB SOURCE

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/4247535