IT TECHNICIAN 4

This is an IT Technician 4 position within the Governor’s Technology Office (GTO), Facility Operations team. This is an entry-level opportunity for those seeking to begin a career in Information Technology, in an Enterprise environment. This is an onsite position located in Carson City, Nevada. Primary duties for the incumbent include monitoring multiple computing technology platforms including Windows and Linux Server OS Virtual Machines, IBM mainframe (z/OS), modifying z/OS and Linux/UNIX job schedules, making basic code changes to batch jobs, printing large batches of duplex printed output, monitoring all equipment housed within the GTO Computer Facility, and notifying the Server, Mainframe, UNIX, Network, and Mechanical sections along with other State of Nevada agencies of software and hardware failures. IT Technician 4’s will be given thorough on-the-job training empowering them with the skills needed to successfully perform their job duties. Information Technology (IT) Technicians install, configure, monitor, and maintain networks and monitor and maintain help desk user support or mainframe and server operations. Incumbents may perform duties associated with one or more IT specialization areas depending on the needs of the agency., Participate in the development and revision of policies and procedures related to a functional area; review policies and procedures for changes applicable to IT; maintain operations, tasks, security, and/or functional area logs; review instructions from other IT staff and correct or return for revisions as necessary. Perform related duties as assigned. Under limited supervision, incumbents perform advanced journey level duties and may serve as a project leader or lead-worker and provide training to IT Technicians at the same level or lower. For Network Operations and Support positions, this level may be used as either a trainee for the next level in the series, or as a permanently allocated sub-journey level. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level. Detailed knowledge of: commercially available operating systems and applications used by the agency; help desk applications configuration as used for change/problem management; principles and practices of a computer system and peripheral devices as needed to monitor a system; user password security principles and practices. Working knowledge of: database principles; network domains and login procedures; web browser capabilities and the difference between intranets and the Internet. General knowledge of: at least one programming language, such as Pascal, COBOL, Natural, Fortran, BASIC, or html for understanding as applies to queries used in common applications; network troubleshooting. Ability to: create and use disk images; provide or develop documentation of systems, jobs, programs, and audit documentation for completeness and accuracy; provide testing support by assisting in the monitoring of program tests and reviewing computer output and identifying errors; restore data from backup media. Recruiter Information: Darrell Morlan; The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement., For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the . ***State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature. The following are legal holidays: January 1 New Year’s Day Third Monday in January Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday Third Monday in February Washington’s Birthday Last Monday in May Memorial Day June 19 Juneteenth Day July 4 Independence Day First Monday in September Labor Day Last Friday in October Nevada Day November 11 Veterans’ Day Fourth Thursday in November Thanksgiving Day Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November Family Day December 25 Christmas Day When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255

Graduation from high school or equivalent and five years of experience utilizing the fundamentals of typical computer systems, operating systems, applications, and peripherals, three years of which must have included IT work experience in a user support role; OR one year of relevant experience as an IT Technician III in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above., * Graduation from high school or equivalent and five years of experience utilizing the fundamentals of typical computer systems, operating systems, applications, and peripherals, three years of which must have included IT work experience in a user support role.

• One year of relevant experience as an IT Technician 3 in Nevada State service.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
• None of the above.

Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the . Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year. Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year. Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year. Retirement: Participation in the . Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the . Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary . No Nevada state income tax. Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment. Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay., A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. Can you meet this requirement?

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03 A valid driver’s license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Can you meet this requirement?

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04 This position requires flexible and rotating shifts. Can you meet this requirement?

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05 This position requires call back, nights, weekend and holiday availability. Can you meet this requirement?