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Reference #: 4472064 THE POSITION Are you looking for a rewarding and challenging information technology opportunity where you will lead and manage major technology-based procurement initiatives for state agencies? The Health and Human Services Information Technology Delivery Center (HHS ITDC) has an exciting opportunity in developing timely acquisition and fulfillment of initiatives for information technology solutions and services. Join our team and let your leadership, procurement, and technology skills shine!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK This Information Technology Generalist Administrator 1 works closely with personnel from agency offices, project managers, other HHS ITDC personnel, and a variety of teams to research and develop procurement projects, obtain data from technical staff and subject matter experts, and develop top quality technical and management solicitation and evaluation documents. You will have the opportunity to analyze and provide direction for complex procurement processes and requirements, assist in the management of project deliverables from the point of submission through and including invoicing and payment, and coordinate communications across teams and through both procurement and contract processes. Procurement knowledge is essential, and a Pennsylvania Purchasing Agent Certification is a plus! Advance your career, apply your technical knowledge in a unique way, and manage major technology-based procurement initiatives with our team!

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Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment. Work hours are 7.5 hours per day. Candidate may decide schedule within the range of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with choice of a 30 or 60-minute lunch. Telework: You may be expected to work from home (telework) full-time. You will be required to report to the headquarters office once a month. You must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. 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.   REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: One year as an Information Technology Generalist 2, Applications Developer 2, Database Analyst, Information Security Specialist 1, or Network Specialist 2; or Five years of information technology experience that includes two years of technical information technology experience in applications development or applications maintenance, network operation or network maintenance, web site development or web site design, database maintenance or database development, data analysis and data model development, administration of information technology security programs, or other information technology support/administration services; or Three years of information technology experience that includes two years of technical information technology experience in applications development or applications maintenance, network operation or network maintenance, web site development or web site design, database maintenance or database development, data analysis and data model development, administration of information technology security programs, or other information technology support/administration services, and an associate's degree in any information technology field; or One year of technical information technology experience in applications development or applications maintenance, network operation or network maintenance, web site development or web site design, database maintenance or database development, data analysis and data model development, administrati n of information technology security programs, or other information technology support/administration services, and a bachelor's degree in any information technology field; or An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements: This particular position also requires one or more years of full-time experience with Information Technology procurement. 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.

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 may 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.

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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.

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.