Regular Schedule: 34 hours per week

A non-merit vacancy exists in the Applications Unit of the Office of Information Technology.

Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with the application.

DEFINITION OF RESPONSIBILITY

Under general supervision, directs and leads the delivery of highly complex IT Public Safety applications and systems, which includes leadership of multiple dependent projects across multiple functional areas and technology platforms.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• 
  Subject Matter Expert on IT solutions and capabilities of Public Safety systems.
• Responsible for all program oversight, including planning, directing, and vendor management.
• Leads meetings with Customer Relationship Managers and OIT leadership to understand business goals and solutions needs, including participation in business requirements definition.
• Develops program-level vision, strategy, approach, and implementation plans required to achieve necessary outcomes.
• Facilitates the creation of business cases, program road-maps, and program governance structures to support Project Managers.
• Identifies, tracks and manages program level risks and issues.
• Serves as escalation point to resolve program issues, remove roadblocks, formulate contingency plans and communicate status
• Ensures the sequencing of projects is appropriate at the program level.
• Functions as central point of program communication and status for stakeholders and OIT management. Communications are professional, timely, and clear and present the correct level of information based on audience.
• Directs the application of various technical disciplines such as process improvement, data analysis, architectural review, quality assurance and facilitation.
• Provides objective advice, expertise and leadership support to OIT team members with the aim of creating value, driving program work, and delivering to business expectations.
• Accountable for adherence to established delivery standards and industry best practices to insure successful project delivery leads to the overall program goals being achieved.

(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of required qualifications for similar positions. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.

PLUS

At least (4) four years' experience in systems analysis, program management, system requirements or information technology customer relationship management.

Recent engagement with a government entity preferred.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with the application.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of and experience with Public Safety systems such as CAD and RMS.
• Proven analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, verbal and written, as well as ability to communicate complex ideas to non-technical personnel.
• Strong organization and time management skills: Operates independently with minimal guidance.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with people from all levels of an organization.
• Ability to build relationships with and influence other functional areas.
• Ability to build consensus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Team Foundation Server, Microsoft Project and Microsoft Visio.

Character Requirement
Persons appointed to this classification must be of good moral character and emotionally stable as determined by a comprehensive background investigation.

New employees are strongly encouraged to get COVID-19 vaccination.

Employees hired after July 1, 2022 are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.

Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this classification is essentially sedentary and involves the use of computers and office machinery.

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination and drug screen and an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.

Job candidates may be required to complete an expanded background investigation, polygraph examination, and psychological examination.

Employment Benefits for Non-Merit or Non-Classified, Part-Time Employees

Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.

Smoke free workplace
All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.

Drug free workplace
Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.

Employee Assistance Program
Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.

Health Insurance
In order to qualify for health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance), part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.

Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts
Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.

Life Insurance
In order to qualify for life insurance benefits, part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.

Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.

Retirement
Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.

Paid Leave
Sick Leave - Monthly sick leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. No maximum on accrual. Accrued balance can be applied toward service credit at retirement.

Vacation Leave - Monthly vacation leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. Earnings increase after five, ten and fifteen years of service generally.

Holidays - Part-time 30 to 39 hour non-merit or non-classified employees will generally be paid for ten holidays per calendar year. Other part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees working 29 hours per week or less will receive two paid holidays per calendar year. These holidays are the Christmas holiday and the Independence Day holiday.

Bereavement Leave
Jury Leave
Military Leave

Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union
Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.

Direct Deposit
Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.

Deferred Compensation
Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.