IT Technical Analyst II - Minneapolis, United States - Hennepin County, MN

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    Salary: $63, $95,347.17 Annually

    Location : Hennepin County

    Job Type: Full-time

    Job Number: 24LSJ20100MN20

    Department: Law, Safety & Justice

    Division: DOCCR IT

    Opening Date: 04/24/2024

    Closing Date: 5/8/2024 11:59 PM Central

    Description

    The Department of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation (DOCCR) is seeking an IT Technical Analyst II. Members of this team work together to deliver technical support to customers in DOCCR and other Law, Safety and Justice partners. This position will work closely with DOCCR IT technical/infrastructure staff and Hennepin County Central IT partners to create and support the department's infrastructure, hardware, and technical equipment within the facilities and systems/applications/solutions. This requires high-level technical support and system analysis to identify, prevent, and resolve service interruptions in DOCCR networks and systems. This work can involve developing and improving processes, establishing governance best practices, developing and maintaining test environments and planning, translating technical requirements, testing applications, documenting, implementing and troubleshooting IT solutions, providing security solutions, and managing relationships with vendors and consultants on IT related contracts.

    Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit

    Location and hours:
    This position is hybrid and will be performed at various community corrections facilities in Hennepin County, and remote as job duties require. Primary work hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. This position will require on call support for after hours assistance (on call support is two weeks per year and scheduled in advanced). While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.

    New employees who are hired into remote or hybrid positions between January 2, 2022 to December 31, 2024, will receive $500 toward the cost of establishing consistent internet connectivity, payable upon completion of 6 months of employment.

    About this position type:
    This is a full-time, benefit earning position.
    This position is internally classified as an Information Technology (IT) Analyst Level II - Technical.
    Click to view the job classification specification.

    At this time, employees may be eligible to receive an additional cash merit of up to $1,906.94 that can be earned annually based on performance.

    In this position, you will:
    • Serve as a primary technical contact to all county departments for support issues around identified systems.
    • Ensure consistent performance of critical IT systems through development of policies, guidelines, processes, and security roles.
    • Provide insight, expertise, technical vision, and leadership for maintenance, troubleshooting, and system upgrades.
    • Support the timely development of tools, reports, functions, and other features as requested by management that result in improved functionality and user experience.
    • Recommend network, software, application, computer hardware, and service and system changes.
    • Troubleshoot technical issues and resolve problems relating to system, network, database, and other large-scale systems and environments.
    • Research new technologies and industry trends and provide direction and subject matter expertise to leadership on decision making for county owned and operated systems.
    • Lead in the development of services and environments that are scalable for future reliability, growth, performance, productivity, and security.
    • Train employees in computer software, hardware, infrastructure technology usage.
    • Set up SharePoint libraries, lists, and support for questions for all county departments.
    Need to have:
    • One of the following:
      • Four years or more of information technology experience.
      • Associate's/vocational/technical degree in computer science, management information systems (MIS), information technology, or an approved information technology field related to the position and two years or more of information technology experience.
      • Completion of five college/vocational/technical information technology courses or completion of an approved IT Hennepin County internship and two years or more of information technology experience.
      • Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, management information systems (MIS), information technology or an approved information technology field related to the position.
    Nice to have:
    • Certification in IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL), Azure, Lean Six Sigma, IIS Administration, or other certifications related to the position.
    • Four years or more of experience:
      • Supporting critical systems, researching, testing, implementing, onboarding, and supporting software and applications.
      • Setting up SharePoint libraries and lists.
      • Analyzing and implementing SQL queries and statements.
      • Installing, configuring, managing servers, computers (desktop, laptop, printers, scan devices), and vendor equipment (Getac Laptops, Genetec Security Systems, etc.)
      • Working with Power Platform technologies such as Power Automate and Power App.
      • Working on projects that involve system integrations, data migration, and/or application implementation/upgrades.
      • Monitoring complex systems.
      • Administering and maintaining Windows, Security, and Corrective Action Measures.
      • Operating Windows PowerShell Scripting.
      • Defining standards and governance of processes and supporting technology.
      • Developing user and IT support level documentation.
  • Ability to provide customer service in managing ticket triage and desktop support.
  • Knowledge of SharePoint Power User with level one experience.
  • About the department:
    Law, Safety and Justice IT supports mission critical systems used by the Hennepin County Department of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation (DOCCR) and their other Public Safety partners.

    About Hennepin County:
    Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align to one or more of our overarching goalsthat Hennepin County residents are healthy, protected and safe, self-reliant, assured due process, and mobile.
    Our employees receive a combination of generous benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at

    Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.

    Your future. Made here.

    This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.

    Invitations to interview will be based on an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a background check.

    If you have any questions, please contact:
    Marita Nguyen

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    Why work here?

    Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed - not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't - including:
    • Meaningful work
    • Public service
    • Competitive pay
    • Work-life balance
    • Generous benefits
    • Opportunities to grow
    • Commitment to your success
    By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.

    Visit our benefits page to learn more:

    If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) Information about the impact of job changes on benefits can be found

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    This position is hybrid and will be performed at various community corrections facilities in Hennepin County, and remote as job duties require. Primary work hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. This position will require on call support for after hours assistance (on call support is two weeks per year and scheduled in advanced).

    While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.

    Are you willing and able to meet these requirements?
    • Yes
    • No
    02

    Which of the following best describes your relevant education? Check all that apply.
    • I do not have a degree, but I have completed five college/vocational/technical information technology courses
    • I have an associate's/vocational/technical degree in computer science, management information systems (MIS), information technology, or an approved information technology field related to the position
    • I have a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, management information systems (MIS), information technology or an approved information technology field related to the position
    • None of the above
    03

    Describe your education including area(s) of study, school(s) attended, and degree(s)/certification(s) earned. If you have not completed a degree(s)/certificate(s), list five or more college/vocational technical courses that you have completed. If you have not completed a degree/certificate/courses, type "None" in the space provided.

    04

    Have you completed an approved IT Hennepin County internship?
    • Yes
    • No
    05

    If you indicated "Yes" to the question above, please provide your internship dates and the name of your supervisor. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

    06

    How many full-time equivalent years of IT experience do you have?
    • I do not have this experience
    • Less than 2 years
    • 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
    • 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
    • 4 years or more
    07

    Describe your IT experience, referencing jobs listed in your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

    08

    Which of the following certification(s) do you have? Check all that apply.
    • Azure
    • IIS Administration
    • IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL)
    • Lean Six Sigma
    • Other related certification
    • None of the above
    09

    If you selected "Other related certification" in the previous question, please include the name of the certification(s) you have completed. If you do not have other related certification(s), type "None" in the space provided.

    10

    Do you have four years or more of experience supporting critical systems, researching, testing, implementing, onboarding, and supporting software and applications?
    • Yes
    • No
    11

    Describe your experience supporting critical systems, researching, testing, implementing, onboarding, and supporting software and applications, referencing jobs listed in your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

    12

    Do you have four years or more of experience setting up SharePoint libraries and lists?
    • Yes
    • No
    13

    Describe your experience setting up SharePoint libraries and lists, referencing jobs listed in your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

    14

    Which of the following area(s) do you have experience with? Check all that apply.
    • Analyzing and implementing SQL queries and statements
    • Installing, configuring, managing servers, computers, and/or vendor equipment
    • Working with Power Platform technologies such as Power Automate and Power App
    • None of the above
    15

    Describe your experience in the area(s) you selected in the previous question, referencing jobs listed in your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

    16

    Please choose the one recruitment source that best describes how you first learned about this job opening. Please review all possible choices before making your selection. Your response to this question helps us evaluate the effectiveness of our recruitment methods.
    • College or university (job board, career services, or instructor)
    • Community or nonprofit organization (counselor, job board, etc.)
    • Employee or recruiter of Hennepin County
    • Friend or family member that is not a Hennepin County employee
    • Hennepin County job notification emails
    • Job fair or networking event
    • LinkedIn
    • Print advertisement (flyer, postcard, billboard, transit ad, etc.)
    • Professional association (job board or email)
    • Social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.)
    • or
    • Other
    17

    For the recruitment source selected above, please provide the specific name of the person, website, or media source.

    Required Question