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M&B-2026-10 Information Technology Specialist
New Jersey Department of Environmental ProtectionUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 7 May 2026
💰 $136,605/yr($92,710/yr – $136,605/yr)
About the role
Open to: General Public
Work Week: 35-hour Work Week
Salary: (P21) $64,340.11 - $94,061.71
Opening Date: 5/7/2026
Closing Date: 5/28/2026
Existing Vacancies: 1
Program/Location
Department of Environmental Protection
Management and Budget
Division of Information Technology
Enterprise Systems and Applications Element
401 East State Street
Trenton, NJ 08625
Scope of Eligibility
Open to applicants who meet the requirements below.
Description
Under direct supervision in a state department, agency, data center, institution, or state college, assists in at least one of the following areas: the design and preparation of least complex operation routines and computer programs for electronic data processing equipment utilizing required and current software, operating systems, and multiprogramming technology; he control and/or implementation/maintenance of highly technical operating systems associated with new generations of computers to function toward optimum utilization of available hardware/software using comprehensive knowledge of the operating system function; the development, implementation, and maintenance of multi-network, multi-user Local Area Networks (LAN), Metropolitan Area Networks (MAN), and/or Wide Area Networks (WAN), maintenance of centralized, decentralized and remote network services, network security, data integrity, network performance monitoring, network problems resolution, and user support; does other related duties as required.
Specific to the Position
Develop project plans and conduct project management tasks. Identify/manage project dependencies, timelines, milestones, and deliverables. Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team; analyze results and trouble shoot problem areas. Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises and devise contingency plans. Analyze existing business processes to develop optimized process workflows and implementation of these workflows and functionality needed to integrate new and re-engineered programs into NJDEP electronic data/workflow/Business Process Management (BPM) systems. Conduct training on new systems/current system changes. Assist programs in implementation tasks, policy/procedure development, data conversion and overall roll-out. Manage and track change requests and support issues. Participate on IT systems modernization team. Assist in identifying process changes/pain points that must be resolved as part of the modernization process.
Preferred Skillset
Preference will go to candidates with proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 suite. Experience with workflow evaluation/definition/development. Experience in the design & implementation of software including design sessions, reviewing Design Documents, and user acceptance testing. Knowledge of Pega or other BPM/CRM systems development and maintenance. Knowledge of relational databases & software such as SQL Developer or Business Objects. Knowledge and experience using no-code/low-code platforms such as SimpliGov and GIS are a plus.
Requirements
EDUCATION:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate degree in Computer Science or Computer/Information Technology.
EXPERIENCE:
One (1) year of experience in at least one of the following areas: the design and preparation of programs for electronic data processing utilizing current operating systems, modification of systems software and multiprogramming technology; or the development, maintenance, or installation of application programs; or in performing technical support functions within a direct access device environment, or the development, implementation, and maintenance of multi-network, multi-user Local Area Networks (LAN), Metropolitan Area Networks (MAN), and/or Wide Area Networks (WAN) environment.
NOTE: Technical support functions include experience in resolution of online production and/or communications network problems, and/or code modification, testing, and debugging of program modules in an onli
Work Week: 35-hour Work Week
Salary: (P21) $64,340.11 - $94,061.71
Opening Date: 5/7/2026
Closing Date: 5/28/2026
Existing Vacancies: 1
Program/Location
Department of Environmental Protection
Management and Budget
Division of Information Technology
Enterprise Systems and Applications Element
401 East State Street
Trenton, NJ 08625
Scope of Eligibility
Open to applicants who meet the requirements below.
Description
Under direct supervision in a state department, agency, data center, institution, or state college, assists in at least one of the following areas: the design and preparation of least complex operation routines and computer programs for electronic data processing equipment utilizing required and current software, operating systems, and multiprogramming technology; he control and/or implementation/maintenance of highly technical operating systems associated with new generations of computers to function toward optimum utilization of available hardware/software using comprehensive knowledge of the operating system function; the development, implementation, and maintenance of multi-network, multi-user Local Area Networks (LAN), Metropolitan Area Networks (MAN), and/or Wide Area Networks (WAN), maintenance of centralized, decentralized and remote network services, network security, data integrity, network performance monitoring, network problems resolution, and user support; does other related duties as required.
Specific to the Position
Develop project plans and conduct project management tasks. Identify/manage project dependencies, timelines, milestones, and deliverables. Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team; analyze results and trouble shoot problem areas. Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises and devise contingency plans. Analyze existing business processes to develop optimized process workflows and implementation of these workflows and functionality needed to integrate new and re-engineered programs into NJDEP electronic data/workflow/Business Process Management (BPM) systems. Conduct training on new systems/current system changes. Assist programs in implementation tasks, policy/procedure development, data conversion and overall roll-out. Manage and track change requests and support issues. Participate on IT systems modernization team. Assist in identifying process changes/pain points that must be resolved as part of the modernization process.
Preferred Skillset
Preference will go to candidates with proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 suite. Experience with workflow evaluation/definition/development. Experience in the design & implementation of software including design sessions, reviewing Design Documents, and user acceptance testing. Knowledge of Pega or other BPM/CRM systems development and maintenance. Knowledge of relational databases & software such as SQL Developer or Business Objects. Knowledge and experience using no-code/low-code platforms such as SimpliGov and GIS are a plus.
Requirements
EDUCATION:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate degree in Computer Science or Computer/Information Technology.
EXPERIENCE:
One (1) year of experience in at least one of the following areas: the design and preparation of programs for electronic data processing utilizing current operating systems, modification of systems software and multiprogramming technology; or the development, maintenance, or installation of application programs; or in performing technical support functions within a direct access device environment, or the development, implementation, and maintenance of multi-network, multi-user Local Area Networks (LAN), Metropolitan Area Networks (MAN), and/or Wide Area Networks (WAN) environment.
NOTE: Technical support functions include experience in resolution of online production and/or communications network problems, and/or code modification, testing, and debugging of program modules in an onli
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