Salary: $49,361.00 – $87,419.00 Annually
Location : Hyattsville, MD
Job Type: Career
Job Number: 15011
Department: PGC Parks and Recreation
Opening Date: 07/18/2023
Closing Date: 8/2/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISMENT. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT REAPPLY.
The Park Police Division of the Prince George’s County Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking a talented, self-motivated, Security Systems Specialist to fill a key role providing technical support of electronic security systems within the agency.
The selected candidate will possess direct hands-on experience necessary to provide installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting support for multiple integrated security platforms including but not limited to, video surveillance, access control, intrusion, fire, emergency call, and central station systems. The candidate will also possess a strong background in network diagnostics, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and other skills necessary to provide reliable system assurance. Excellent customer service skills are a necessity for this position. The responsibilities of this position involve working independently or in a team environment to manage the security needs of the agency.
Examples of Important Duties
- Maintains and updates as required internal and external electronic security network systems .
- Manages, performs, and evaluates the day-to-day data electronic security network systems (access control, video, intrusion) and related services to ensure optimum performance.
- Configures and installs various network devices and services to include routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN, QoS.
- Maintains knowledge of industry trends and best practices in order to propose solutions to improve the network architecture.
- Programs and troubleshoots various electronic security systems software and hardware devices .
- Monitor performance and ensures system availability and reliability .
- Serves as a liaison with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolutions and product capability.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Management Systems, or any related field.
- One (1) year of experience in information technology support functions.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together when total 3 years.
- Pass Commission medical examination
- Depending upon area of assignment, a valid driver’s license in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations. Driver’s license must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit the employee’s ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required by the position of assignment.
Supplemental Information
Classification/Specification: IT Telecom Support Specialist I (1316)
The preferred technical qualifications are:
Avigilon Control Center, Interlogix Truvision Navigator Certified, UTC Lenel OnGuard, UTC MasterMind, UTC Stentofon; knowledge of firewalls, routers, and switches, TCP-IP (v4/v6) protocol, Windows 7, and 10; as well as equivalent experience with other enterprise level video, integrated access control, intrusion, emergency call, fire, and central station systems.
Working Conditions
Work is performed In a variety of environments; office, mechanical, MDF/IDF, outdoors, etc. Work involves walking, standing, bending, crouching, climbing ladders, and carrying of equipment and supplies. Person(s) hired for this position must provide proof of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (with limited religious or medical exceptions).
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.
THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION
2023 BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR MERIT SYSTEM EMPLOYEES
The following benefit summary is provided for informational purposes only and is not, nor should be construed as an employment agreement with the M-NCPPC, implied or actual. It is not all-inclusive and is subject to change. Benefits listed are extended to all Merit System employees of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). All plans are optional except the Defined Benefit and Long-Term Disability plans.
Eligibility
You have 45 days from your hire date to elect your benefits. Your coverage begins on the first of the month following receipt of your enrollment forms and required documentation.
Retirement Programs
- Defined Benefit Plan (Mandatory Participation) – Plan E excludes FOP members.
Plan: Employee Contribution
Plan C: 9%* of base salary (FOP members only) – *9.5% Effective 4/1/2023
Plan E: 4% of base salary up to maximum Social Security Wage Base (SSWB) and 8% in excess of SSWB.
- Deferred Compensation MissionSquare 457 plan (Optional)
- Traditional and Roth IRAs (Optional)
Health Insurance Plans (FOP Members Pay 23% for Medical, Prescription and Dental and same as all other employees for Vision.) All other employees pay percentage below.
- Medical
- Kaiser Permanente Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) with Prescription Plan – (15%)
- UnitedHealthcare Select Exclusive Provider Organization Health Plan (EPO) – (20%)
- UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus Point of Service (POS) – (20%)
- Low, moderate, and high options are available. Frequency of covered services differs.
Flexible Spending Accounts (Employee Pays 100%)
- Medical Account – Maximum annual contribution: $2,850
- Dependent Care Account – Maximum annual contribution: $5,000
Long-Term Disability Insurance (Mandatory Participation)
- Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80% (FOP Members Pay 100%)
- Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary, maximum of $6,000/month
Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)
- Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary that exceeds $108,000; capped at $216,000
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80%)
- Two (2) times base salary; maximum benefit is $200,000 for each
- Automatic coverage with opt-out provision
Supplemental and Spouse/Dependent Life Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)
- Supplemental – 1,2,3,4, or 5 times base salary; maximum benefit is $750,000
- Spouse/Dependent Combination – $10,000/$5,000, $20,000/$10,000, or $30,000/$15,000
Sick Leave Bank (Contribution and Benefit hours prorated for part-time employees)
- Employees have 60 days from date of hire to enroll.
- Employee contributes 8 leave hours each year
- Annually covers up to 688 hours for own serious medical condition, and 480 hours for parental responsibilities (birthadoption or foster care), and 80-160 hours for serious medical condition of an immediate family member
Leave Programs
- Annual: 15 days per year
- Personal: 3 days per year (12-month waiting period)
- Sick: 15 days per year
- Holidays: 11 days per year
Other Benefits
- Credit Union
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Legal Services Plan
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
- Work-Life Program
For a more detailed description of benefits, please contact the Commission’s Health and Benefits Office at benefits@mncppc.org or 301-454-1694.