Information Technology Administrator, US District Court, Martinsburg, WV
US District Court -
Martinsburg, WV,
US
Information Technology Administrator
Date Posted: 2024-06-07
Job description
United States District CourtNorthern District of West VirginiaVacancy Announcement
Position Title: Information Technology AdministratorLocation: Northern District of West VirginiaOpen Date: May 30, 2024Job Grade/Salary: CPS CL 29/25 TO CL 29/61 ($103,409 - $153,366)Deadline: First cut-off date for review of applications is June 28, 2024. Position is open until filled.Announcement # WVN 2024-02
The United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia is seeking qualifiedapplicants for the position of Information Technology Administrator in the Shared ServicesInformation Technology Department (Chambers, Clerk s Office and Probation). The position will bebased at one of our points of holding court in Clarksburg, Elkins, Martinsburg, or Wheeling, WestVirginia. This position will require travel to all offices and may require further travel within theUnited States.
Position Description:
The Information Technology Administrator coordinates and oversees the court units informationtechnology networks and courtroom systems for the district. The incumbent performs both routineand complex courtroom and network administration duties, including developing standards,recommending and implementing improvements to existing courtroom and/or networkinfrastructures and systems, and coordinating security measures. The duties also includecollaborating with supervisors, managers, executives, and judges locally as well as other court units.The Information Technology Administrator works with all court units with unique requirements;thus, must ensure all network infra-structure architecture works cohesively to meet the needs of eachagency.
Representative Duties: Consult with and provide advice and guidance to judges, senior managers, and staff of thecourts throughout the district and the circuit on current and future courtroom and networktechnologies and the automation of manual court processes. Recommend strategies anddevelopments of software and hardware solutions to enhance both existing and newcourtroom and network systems. Oversee and troubleshoot the day-to-day operation of applicable technology used in the courtto ensure reliable and effective operation. Develop, configure and perform requisiteprogramming, adaptations, and upgrades to accommodate local needs. Design, modify, configure, install, and maintain various courtroom and networktechnologies, devices and services (i.e. audio/visual equipment, switches, firewalls, etc.) andsupport infrastructures.
Perform courtroom and network maintenance and system upgrades including service packs,patches, security configurations, distribution systems, and wireless systems. Work within established configuration and change management policies to ensure awareness,approval and success of changes made to the courtroom and network systems andinfrastructures. Develop, implement, and manage large and small scale projects from inception to delivery,including developing complex project plans, thorough design plans, and detailed time lines.Ensure adequate resources are available, coordinate and lead project meetings, and ensureprojects are delivered on time and within the confines of the project budget. Participate in research and recommendations of new technologies including new mobiletechnology, equipment for courtroom technology environments, and data networking. Develop and conduct training for judges, court management, and user community to includecourtroom technology, techniques, applications, and utilization of programs. Maximize network performance through monitoring, troubleshooting, scheduling upgrades,system resource utilization, and collaborating with other network staff resources thatoptimize performance; provide tier two and three level network support to resolve issues. Perform network scheduled testing and updates as assigned to validate redundancy toprovide network connectivity in accordance with district requirements; secure network byestablishing and enforcing policies to define and monitor network access; track networkusage and trends; create baselines for capacity planning. Collaborate and maintain contact with other IT/automation court personnel at differentlocations and levels for the purpose of remaining knowledgeable of developments,techniques, and user programs and support team members on various projects andinitiatives. Prepare and maintain documentation for local networks as well as for systems acquired fromoutside the court or the Administrative Office; prepare and maintain technical documentationfor all hardware; produce reports for any standardized and ad hoc requests for uppermanagement. Monitor, review, and analyze internal controls to ensure development projects meet or exceedestablished controls and separation of duties. Provide on-site support for divisional offices and remote hearing locations. Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements: Applicants for the position should have the followingqualifications and requirements: Education - H.S. Diploma and three years of general experience or completion of abachelor s degree from an accredited college in a related field; and Three years of specialized experience - Specialized experience is progressively responsibleexperience, designing, implementing, or maintaining computer systems that include the
Preferred Qualifications: The following qualifications and requirements are not required, butpreferred qualifications for this position: Prior court IT knowledge or experience. Knowledge of data networking and security concepts and practices.Miscellaneous: U.S. citizenship required or lawful permanent residents seeking U.S. citizenship. Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit is required. The selected candidate will be subject to a background investigation by Office of PersonnelManagement (OPM) that includes an FBI fingerprint check as a condition of employment. Veterans preference is not a factor used in Judicial Branch appointments. Employees of the U.S. District Court are At Will employees and are required to adhere to aCode of Conduct of Judicial Employees, which is available to candidates for review on ourwebsite at www.wvnd.uscourts.gov/ Position may require travel.
Benefits:Benefits include paid vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, health insurance, a flexible benefitsprogram, a retirement plan and portable savings plan with matching contributions, and aprofessional environment. Additional benefit information is available atwww.uscourts.gov/careers/benefits.
Application Procedure:Qualified applicants must submit one PDF file with a completed Application for Judicial BranchFederal Employment (AO 78), a cover letter and a resume with professional references. The PDF fileshould be sent to:
To apply please select Apply Now
U.S. District Court is an Equal Opportunity Employerrecblid vo8f1tteuam2s0jotz9lch40akbb3w
Position Title: Information Technology AdministratorLocation: Northern District of West VirginiaOpen Date: May 30, 2024Job Grade/Salary: CPS CL 29/25 TO CL 29/61 ($103,409 - $153,366)Deadline: First cut-off date for review of applications is June 28, 2024. Position is open until filled.Announcement # WVN 2024-02
The United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia is seeking qualifiedapplicants for the position of Information Technology Administrator in the Shared ServicesInformation Technology Department (Chambers, Clerk s Office and Probation). The position will bebased at one of our points of holding court in Clarksburg, Elkins, Martinsburg, or Wheeling, WestVirginia. This position will require travel to all offices and may require further travel within theUnited States.
Position Description:
The Information Technology Administrator coordinates and oversees the court units informationtechnology networks and courtroom systems for the district. The incumbent performs both routineand complex courtroom and network administration duties, including developing standards,recommending and implementing improvements to existing courtroom and/or networkinfrastructures and systems, and coordinating security measures. The duties also includecollaborating with supervisors, managers, executives, and judges locally as well as other court units.The Information Technology Administrator works with all court units with unique requirements;thus, must ensure all network infra-structure architecture works cohesively to meet the needs of eachagency.
Representative Duties: Consult with and provide advice and guidance to judges, senior managers, and staff of thecourts throughout the district and the circuit on current and future courtroom and networktechnologies and the automation of manual court processes. Recommend strategies anddevelopments of software and hardware solutions to enhance both existing and newcourtroom and network systems. Oversee and troubleshoot the day-to-day operation of applicable technology used in the courtto ensure reliable and effective operation. Develop, configure and perform requisiteprogramming, adaptations, and upgrades to accommodate local needs. Design, modify, configure, install, and maintain various courtroom and networktechnologies, devices and services (i.e. audio/visual equipment, switches, firewalls, etc.) andsupport infrastructures.
Perform courtroom and network maintenance and system upgrades including service packs,patches, security configurations, distribution systems, and wireless systems. Work within established configuration and change management policies to ensure awareness,approval and success of changes made to the courtroom and network systems andinfrastructures. Develop, implement, and manage large and small scale projects from inception to delivery,including developing complex project plans, thorough design plans, and detailed time lines.Ensure adequate resources are available, coordinate and lead project meetings, and ensureprojects are delivered on time and within the confines of the project budget. Participate in research and recommendations of new technologies including new mobiletechnology, equipment for courtroom technology environments, and data networking. Develop and conduct training for judges, court management, and user community to includecourtroom technology, techniques, applications, and utilization of programs. Maximize network performance through monitoring, troubleshooting, scheduling upgrades,system resource utilization, and collaborating with other network staff resources thatoptimize performance; provide tier two and three level network support to resolve issues. Perform network scheduled testing and updates as assigned to validate redundancy toprovide network connectivity in accordance with district requirements; secure network byestablishing and enforcing policies to define and monitor network access; track networkusage and trends; create baselines for capacity planning. Collaborate and maintain contact with other IT/automation court personnel at differentlocations and levels for the purpose of remaining knowledgeable of developments,techniques, and user programs and support team members on various projects andinitiatives. Prepare and maintain documentation for local networks as well as for systems acquired fromoutside the court or the Administrative Office; prepare and maintain technical documentationfor all hardware; produce reports for any standardized and ad hoc requests for uppermanagement. Monitor, review, and analyze internal controls to ensure development projects meet or exceedestablished controls and separation of duties. Provide on-site support for divisional offices and remote hearing locations. Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements: Applicants for the position should have the followingqualifications and requirements: Education - H.S. Diploma and three years of general experience or completion of abachelor s degree from an accredited college in a related field; and Three years of specialized experience - Specialized experience is progressively responsibleexperience, designing, implementing, or maintaining computer systems that include the
Preferred Qualifications: The following qualifications and requirements are not required, butpreferred qualifications for this position: Prior court IT knowledge or experience. Knowledge of data networking and security concepts and practices.Miscellaneous: U.S. citizenship required or lawful permanent residents seeking U.S. citizenship. Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit is required. The selected candidate will be subject to a background investigation by Office of PersonnelManagement (OPM) that includes an FBI fingerprint check as a condition of employment. Veterans preference is not a factor used in Judicial Branch appointments. Employees of the U.S. District Court are At Will employees and are required to adhere to aCode of Conduct of Judicial Employees, which is available to candidates for review on ourwebsite at www.wvnd.uscourts.gov/ Position may require travel.
Benefits:Benefits include paid vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, health insurance, a flexible benefitsprogram, a retirement plan and portable savings plan with matching contributions, and aprofessional environment. Additional benefit information is available atwww.uscourts.gov/careers/benefits.
Application Procedure:Qualified applicants must submit one PDF file with a completed Application for Judicial BranchFederal Employment (AO 78), a cover letter and a resume with professional references. The PDF fileshould be sent to:
To apply please select Apply Now
U.S. District Court is an Equal Opportunity Employerrecblid vo8f1tteuam2s0jotz9lch40akbb3w