Information Systems Specialist 5

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The Oregon State Police in Salem, Oregon is hiring for one (1) Full-Time, Permanent Information Systems Specialist 5 position. This position has the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule, two days work from home, pending completion of trial service.

Studies have shown that people from underrepresented backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet all the qualifications and preferred skills described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. If you meet key qualifications for the job and believe you would be a good fit, we encourage you to apply; please use your resume and cover letter to address your qualifications and the preferred skills for this position.

If you are a current OSP AFSCME employee and you wish to receive preference as an internal applicant, you must apply in Workday by end of day on 09/01/2025. If you apply after this time, you will not receive internal preference and your interview materials will be reviewed along with external applicants. This recruitment will remain open until 11/16/2025, or until filled, with application review dates occurring approximately every two weeks beginning 09/01/2025. We may close the announcement at any time after this date when we have received an adequate number of applications.

If you require an alternate format to complete the employment process, or to request a copy of the position description, please contact osp.recruiting@osp.oregon.gov and reference REQ-185722.

The salary listed is the non-PERS (Public Employee Retirement System) qualifying salary range. Prior to applying you should ensure all sections of your Workday Job History page is accurate and complete. This information is utilized during the pay equity analysis phase.

Summary of Job Duties:

In this position, you will provide the primary design, planning, operational, and customer assistance resource for the hardware and communications supporting infrastructure used by OSP. You will participate in administering OSP’s Active Directory infrastructure including the evaluation and introduction of new information security technology for all shared computer resources. This computing environment includes a complex client/server infrastructure based on multi-platform, multi-vendor distributed statewide computing. You will share in the responsibility to ensure that the current and future needs of our customers are met. In this position, you will provide expert advice for computer administration and for policy and procedure. You will work independently making decisions that contain high risk and the potential for high impact.

Minimum Qualifications/Eligibility Requirements:

(a) Four (4) years of information systems experience in:

IT systems administration and IT infrastructure support;

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(b) An Associate's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, OR completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program in information technology or related field;

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two (2) years of information systems experience in:

IT systems administration and IT infrastructure support;

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(c) A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field may substitute for all of the above.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience supporting LAN/WAN infrastructure across multiple remote locations.

• Proficiency with Windows Server administration and desktop operating systems in a mixed hardware/software environment.

• Hands-on experience with hardware and software troubleshooting, system upgrades, and patch management.

• Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues without established solutions.

• Strong communication skills for working with both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders.

This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

Selection Process:

The process will be comprised of the following evaluation assessment (subject to change).

• Interview

How to Apply:

Apply in Workday by the deadline listed above, failure to submit your application by 11:59PM of the above listed date will result in automatic disqualification of your application. You must submit a resume demonstrating your experience as it relates to the minimum qualifications for the position. In addition to a resume, you must submit a cover letter – no more than two pages in length – addressing how you meet the preferred skills for this position. Failure to attach a resume addressing the minimum qualifications and a cover letter addressing the preferred skills will result in disqualification of your application. Please submit these documents in either MS Word or PDF format.

The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.

This position is covered by an AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement. Current OSP AFSCME Local 896 employees who meet the minimum qualifications of this position will be given preference in the selection process. Current OSP employees should refer to the Filling of Vacancies policy for additional information.

The Oregon State Police does not offer visa sponsorships.

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