Information Technology Specialist III, Grade 26

About Montgomery County Library System:

Montgomery County Public Libraries Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) has a vision of a world where knowledge allows diverse communities to prosper and grow. In order to support this vision, we create opportunities through meaningful connections by acting as the knowledge sharing center for over 1 million diverse customers.

Approximately 500 engaged and passionate staff provide services in 21 library locations and in community engagement using direct outreach and virtual assistance. MCPL is an open, inviting, and vital gateway to the information, ideas and enrichment that strengthens our county. A diverse, highly qualified staff continually assesses community needs and interests to support, encourage and inspire our customers.

MCPL believes in the right of all to learn and to grow. We value intellectual freedom, accountability, quality service, diversity, fairness, professional ethics, integrity of information and respect for our customers, our community, and ourselves. We are a learning organization that functions openly by exploring new ideas and using the collective talent, knowledge, and creativity of employees at all levels.

The Montgomery County Library System is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. MCPL values diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and cultures. MCPL encourages BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), immigrants, women, LGBTQIA+, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. As part of this commitment, MCPL provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position.

General Position Summary:

Montgomery County Public Libraries Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) is seeking a highly motivated, Information Technology Specialist III for technical project management. This role is a key professional responsible for overseeing and managing new technology projects within the department or agency. This role involves full performance professional-level information technology work, with a focus on leading and coordinating projects, implementing new technologies, and ensuring the ongoing operations of digital systems and technology equipment.

Essential Duties/Major Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage special technology projects from conception to implementation.
• Develop business requirements, implementation approaches, methodologies, timetables, and data collection techniques for each project.
• Present reports, status updates and recommendations to appropriate officials and subject matter experts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless coordination in the execution of IT infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate with external vendors and stakeholders to align project goals and objectives.
• Support the strategic goals of the Digital Transformation Manager by communicating project benchmarks, timelines, and roadblocks in order to move initiatives forward.
• Implement, configure, and manage technology systems, servers, equipment, and software.
• Develop and implement backup and recovery procedures considering user requirements and technical constraints.
• Liaise with Montgomery County Technology & Enterprise Business Solutions (TEBS) to align policies and procedure.
• Coordinate with TEBS to establish enterprise support for new technology infrastructure.
• Assist the Digital Transformation Manager in identifying new products, services and technologies for business process improvement and innovation.
• Conduct studies and recommend alternative technology solutions, including hardware, software, web-based systems, and communications.
• Assist the Digital Transformation manager in the development of technical specification requirements for technology procurements at the agency/department level. Evaluate compatibility with existing technology operating environment.
• Maintain vendor and TEBS relationships and coordinate upgrades, replacement cycles and other quality assurance measures.

Additional Employment Information

OHR reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position/IRC.

Montgomery County Government is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email to [email protected]. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.

Montgomery County Government also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, please refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.

All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for interview.

If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.

Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience: Three (3) years of professional experience in the information technology field in such areas as programming, systems analysis, and data/telecommunications, depending on the duties of the position.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field from an accredited college or university, or certifications in specific programming languages or operating systems may be required, depending on the duties of the position. Programming languages might include Visual C++, Visual J++, C++, C, SQL, PowerBuilder, Oracle Developer 2000, and COBOL.

Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Physical Ability: Ability to lift boxes containing computer support items and equipment such as printers, computers, modems, and monitors weighing up to 50 pounds.

Preferred Criteria:

There are no preferred criteria.

The applications of those individuals meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed to determine the extent, relevancy of training, and experiences.

Hours for this position are:

Monday to Friday - 8:30am - 5:00pm

Salary Description

Minimum Salary: $81,047

Maximum Salary: $130,323