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Ohio Department of Public Safety – Director’s Office/Information Technology (IT Support)

Report in Location: 1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223

Work Hours: Monday – Friday Working Hours Vary (7:00am – 3:30pm or 10:30am – 7:00pm)

PRIMARY TECHNOLOGY: SQL (SQL Server Management Tools)

SECONDARY TECHNOLOGY: Microsoft Windows

Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety

• Multiple pay increases over your first years of service!
• Free Parking!
• Free Onsite Gym and Walking Path!
• Daycare On-site!
• Cafeteria On-site!

What you'll do as an Information Technologist 3:

• Installs, monitors/maintains, configures, upgrades, &/or administers/operates hardware &/or software; network connectivity.
• Assist with validation of requirements necessary for successful completion and maintenance of the information technology projects.
• Research, gather & analyze facts to assist in identifying & resolving most complex technical problems.
• Provide Tier I & II monitoring or support to information system end users or lower-level IT personnel using established methods & procedures; (e.g., operating system functionality; troubleshoot errors; end user login/access credentials; peripheral device setup & management).
• Document events, problems & their resolution within systems such as Service Now or Project Tracking System (PTS).

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications Option 1:

36 mos. combined work experience in multiple areas of assigned responsibility (e.g., infrastructure, database administration, software development, business process analysis) including 12 mos. combined work experience as specified by the agency position description & job posting.

Option 2:

Completion of undergraduate core program in computer science or information systems

AND 12 combined work experience in multiple areas of assigned responsibility (e.g., infrastructure, database administration, software development, business process analysis) as specified by the agency position description & job posting.

• Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above. Note: The official position description on file with the designated agency is to reflect the required technical experience. Only those applicants possessing the required technical experience listed in the position description are to be considered for any vacancies posted. The job posting should also only list the required technical experience commensurate with the position in question.

Note: The official position description on file with the designated agency is to reflect, in the minimum acceptable characteristics, the required technology related experience. Only those applicants possessing the required technology related experience listed in the position description (See Job Duties: PRIMARY TECHNOLOGY: SQL (SQL Server Management Tools); SECONDARY TECHNOLOGY: Microsoft Windows) are to be considered for any vacancies posted. The vacancy/job posting should also only list the required technology related experience commensurate with the position in question.

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Job Skills: Information Technology

Supplemental Information

This position is essential, meaning the duties this job performs are critical to the continued operations of the Ohio Department of Public Safety during a public safety emergency (OAC 123: 1-46-01 & DAS Directive HR-D-11). Whoever fills this position will be required to report for duty during any public safety emergency.

Background Check Information:

• A background check including BCI and FBI fingerprint check may be required on all selected applicants
• A comparative analysis and/or drug test may be a requirement of the hiring process

To request a disability accommodation, please email HRRequestADA@dps.ohio.gov as soon as possible, or at least 48 hours prior to the above referenced testing or interview date so any necessary arrangements may be made in a timely manner.

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.