GIS Project Coordinator - Maryland Department of Planning
IT FUNCTIONAL ANALYST II
ANNOUNCEMENT #09-4499-926
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This is a Position-Specific recruitment for a fulltime, Skilled Service vacancy with the Maryland Department of Planning in Baltimore, MD. The List of Eligible Candidates resulting from this recruitment will be used to fill this position/function only. Persons interested in future vacancies in this classification will need to reapply.
SALARY RANGE: $40,048 - $51,860 progressing to $63,929 (Grade 16)
Salary reductions may apply per Executive Order 01.01.2008.20 - State Employees' Furlough and Temporary Salary Reduction Plan. These rates are in effect until June 30, 2010. State of Maryland salary rules apply to current state employees.
CLOSING DATE: December 4, 2009
POSITION DUTIES:
This position will serve as the Developer for spatial database maintenance for ongoing GIS projects including web-based and desktop products. Successful candidate will participate in revision, development, and implementation of Windows and web-based geographic information mapping applications.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resources Management, Information Technology or other related field with specific coursework in the structure and use of automated information systems.
Experience: One year of experience providing problem analysis and ongoing user support, coordinating system development and implementation, and training users on the functionality of applications for agency or statewide systems housed on mainframe computers or large client server platforms.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge in GIS concepts such as data types, shape types, spatial queries and geoprocessing techniques.
Notes: 1. Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate and two additional years of experience providing problem analysis and ongoing user support, coordinating system development and implementation, and training users on the functionality of applications for agency or statewide systems housed on mainframe or large client server platforms may be substituted for the required education.
2. Experience responding to and resolving help desk calls from users of computers, or operating computer equipment for the purpose of data entry, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, database or other applications may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for a high school education.
SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be admitted to the examination for this classification. 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 received after the closing date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.
EXAMINATION: The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of this position. Your application is part of the examination process. You may be required to complete a qualifications supplement or the rating may be based on the information presented on your application. Therefore, it is very important that you provide accurate and complete information. Report all relevant experience and education that is related to this position.
TO APPLY: To be considered for this position, a completed Maryland State Employment application (MS-100) must be received at the following address by 5:00 P.M on December 4, 2009.
Maryland Department of Planning
Attn: Personnel Unit (M. Kemmerzell)
301 West Preston Street – Suite 1101
Baltimore, MD 21201
Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available, upon request.
Please notify in advance. Call 410-767-4518.
INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS:
Applications: To obtain an application (MS-100), you may visit the State Jobs site: www.dbm.maryland.gov; visit our website: www.mdp.state.md.us; write to DBM, OPSB, Recruitment & Examination Division, 301 W. Preston Street, Baltimore, MD 21201; call 410-767-4850, toll free: 1-800-705-3493; TTY Users, call Maryland Relay Service, 1-800-735-2258 or call MDP Personnel at 410-767-4518, toll-free:1-800-767-6272 ext. 4518. Signatures must be original. An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent to you if a self-addressed stamped envelope is enclosed with your application or an e-mail address is provided.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
