Information Technology Generalist Administrator 1 (Local Government) - Bedford/S

Reference : 4703958 THE POSITION Thank you for viewing our job posting We are Bedford-Somerset DBHS, a local county government agency providing services to individuals with developmental disabilities and/or behavioral health concerns.
Learn more about us at www.dbhs.co.
The IT Generalist Administrator works with considerable latitude and independence to provide oversight and support functions in all areas of information technology for the Bedford-Somerset Developmental & Behavioral Health Services agency.
This is an advanced technical information technology position with a mission to implement changes to IT services by taking a holistic - people, process, technology - approach in all aspects of change including planning, designing, building, testing, training, communications and deployment activities.
Full-time positions include excellent benefits Healthcare coverage, pension plan, student loan reimbursement program, flexible spending account, and paid holidays.
We encourage work/life balance with alternative work schedule options and wellness time.
Family friendly agency with paid time off, paid sick time, employee assistance program, and family medical leave.
Apply today to start a new career in information technology DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position provides oversight and supervision of the Agency's Management Information Systems (MIS) Technology Department.
Responsibilities include applications and business process development in a complex system; networking; database administration and information technology support; planning and directing software development; and support of voice communication for telephones, cellular telephones, and e-mails.
Directs the installation and support of the in-house programmed software along with state-issued software and web-based and/or server-based applications.
Direct and coordinate MIS project development and system enhancement efforts.
Provide direction to IT Service Provider technicians as needed.
Plan and direct the implementation of organizational training schedules and curriculum to agency users.
Work cooperatively with the agency's Executive Administrative Team in providing recommendations and justifications for changes in policies and procedures, budget development, monitoring and requests.
Facilitates committee to determine problems and objectives with existing processes and their use of existing systems and equipment and identifies strategies to problem solve and/or enhance the system.
Directs time studies, studies data, conducts research, and reports findings.
Evaluate all options to determine what will best meet the users and agency's needs, along with what is most cost effective.
Responsible for the development and maintenance of the MIS department policy and procedures.
Coordinates, assists, and provides guidance to the agency's software with installation of new users.
Ensures system is secure and up to industry standards including meeting all HIPAA security requirements.
Oversee data security, back-up of data, and recovery of data.
Oversee the assignment and maintenance of user ID's.
Monitor IT equipment inventory and make recommendations for hardware and software purchases.
Provides day-to-day supervision of IT Staff.
Attends trainings, conferences, and meetings as required.
Keeps abreast of new information technology services, products, and information technology developments.
Reviews technical manuals and other literature.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
This position has a shared responsibility for assisting the Agency's executive team with overseeing and monitoring the Agency's operations 24/7.
This position may be required to work remotely during scheduled times off, off hours and/or weekends, or have the need for flexibility to work remotely during regular business hours, and therefore this position is considered an ongoing hybrid position for business necessity.
Work Schedule and Additional I formation: Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
On occasion, staff may work hours outside of the set work week to complete projects, meet work demands, or in the event of an emergency.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email.
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REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: One year as an Information Technology Generalist 2 (LG), Information Technology Generalist 2, Applications Developer 2, Database Analyst (LG), Database Analyst, Information Security Specialist 1, Network Specialist 2 (LG) 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, administration 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: 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.
Legal Requirements: You must pass a background investigation.
This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.
This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.
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.
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