Web Architect (IT Systems Technical Specialist)

Introduction

The Maryland State Department of Education is dedicated to supporting a world-class educational system that prepares all students for college and career success in the 21st century. With excellent stewardship from our divisions, we oversee State and federal programs that support the needs of a diverse population â students, teachers, principals, and other educators throughout Maryland.

This is a Special Appointment position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

GRADE

21

• State Salary Guidelines may apply for current State employees.

LOCATION OF POSITION

Nancy S. Grasmick Education Building

200 W. Baltimore StreetÂ

Baltimore, MD 21201

Hybrid schedule may be available (up to 3 telework days permitted each week)

Main Purpose of Job

This position provides custom web development and design for the MLDS website.

Duties include:

• Provides all aspects of the development and ongoing maintenance of the MLDS website, including design of interfaces that allow users the ability to create customized data inquiries. Create designs and online forms to integrate with agency reporting tools. Supports staff who are developing dashboards and online tools to improve technical functionality.
• Develops the mapping structure of database elements which will be used on Web Portal. Designs placement and layout design of website pages given priorities established by management. Performs website integration with Power BI, Oracle Web Center, JIRA, Web flow. Update Website to be compliant with Digital Accessibility.
• Analyzes, designs and implement the Information Technology projects related to MLDS center. Provides technical expert advice and best techniques to guide new changes which will help achieve agency goals. Performs all security related audits for MLDSC Environment and implements the security monitoring system for MLDSC. Evaluates the efficiency of operations, and develops, revises, and recommends new policies, standards, and workflow procedures, using new technology where appropriate.
• Monitors, analyzes, and reports to supervisor on various aspects of website usage on regular basis.
• Installs and manages user access and controls agency applications. Serve as cloud software admin for products such as JIRA, GovDelivery, Google etc.
• Creates and maintains documentation on all aspects of the design and functioning of the website. Supports the development of source to target mapping documentation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: Seven years of experience designing, developing, testing, implementing and maintaining websites. Also experience in web application, communication, database or operating systems software.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate and thirty credit hours from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Computer Technology, Management Information Systems or other information technology-related field to include coursework in application, communication, database or operating systems software technology for four years of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate and one year of experience designing, developing, testing, implementing and maintaining application, communication, database or operating systems software for four years of the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute experience operating computer systems; or scheduling, controlling input and output to process data on computer systems; or evaluating, implementing and maintaining computer hardware and software; or converting data from project specifications by developing program code using generally accepted computer programming languages on a year-for-year basis for a high school education.

4. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor''s degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Computer Information Technology, Management Information Systems or other information technology-related field to include coursework in application, communication, database or operating systems software technology and three years of experience designing, developing, testing, implementing and maintaining application, communication, database or operating systems software for the required experience.

5. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in the Computer Systems Operations classifications or Computer Systems Operations specialty codes in the Information Technology field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must consent to State and FBI (CJIS) background check as a routine procedure for all MSDE employees.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Applicants must complete the MD State Government online application for employment and submit their professional resume. The application and resume must clearly demonstrate that the applicant satisfies the minimum qualifications for the position. Applications must be complete to be considered including all related job duties, even if those are also listed on an attached resume. Additional required materials may be uploaded with the online application, submitted to the fax number, or mailed to the address listed.

If you are unable to apply online, paper applications can be obtained from the link below and be faxed to 410-333-8950 or mailed to MSDE Office of Human Resources, 200 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. If there is a supplemental questionnaire, this must be completed and sent in with your paper application. Postmarks will not be accepted.

Inquiries can be made to 410-767-0019, TDD 410-333-3045. Appropriate accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities. If you have difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850. TTY Users: Call via Maryland Relay.

Proof of eligibility to work is required in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Any misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for this position may result in non-selection or termination of employment.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the Stateâs diversity. Individuals with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.Â

All application materials must be received in our office by the Closing Date.Â

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.