IT SYSTEMS TECHNICAL SPECIALIST (Senior SharePoint Developer)

Introduction

If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, apply to join the DPSCS team today!\r\nThe Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. In order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety, we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release.\r\nAs a member of the DPSCS team, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement options, and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.\r\n�\r\n\r\n

GRADE

21\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

6776 Reisterstown Rd. Baltimore MD 21215\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking highly experienced Sharepoint developers to support and enhance its enterprise applications and collaboration platforms. The Senior SharePoint Developer will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing SharePoint environments across on-premises and Microsoft 365 platforms, requiring deep technical knowledge, administrative expertise, and a focus on secure, scalable solutions.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nDesign, develop, deploy, and maintain SharePoint solutions across multiple on-premises and cloud-based SharePoint environments.\r\n\r\n\r\nDevelop custom SharePoint applications and web parts using:\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nC#, ASP.NET, SPFx, Visual Studio, JavaScript, JQuery, CSS\r\nCSOM, JSOM, JSON, SharePoint Web Services, ECMA scripts\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n Implement and support workflows, data visualizations, and automation using SharePoint Designer, Power Platform Tools, and Nintex.\r\n \r\n Configure, administer, and maintain SharePoint services (User Profiles, Search Services, Excel Services, Managed Metadata Service); manage SharePoint web applications, site collections, document libraries, and custom lists; administer permissions to ensure data integrity and security.�\r\n Migrate legacy SharePoint sites and content to newer versions using SQL stored procedures to support back-end integration (e.g., to SharePoint 2019 or Online), including from external sources like NetDocuments and local file systems using PowerShell scripts.�\r\n Provide Tier-2 and Tier-3 support, respond to service desk tickets, participate in weekly on-call rotations, resolve incidents, and manage change requests using the Remedy ticketing system.\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:�Seven years of experience designing, developing, testing, implementing and maintaining application, communication, database or operating systems software.\r\nNotes: \r\n1. Candidates may substitute graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate and thirty credit hours from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Computer Technology, Management Information Systems or other information technology-related field to include coursework in application, communication, database or operating systems software technology for four years of the required experience.�\r\n2. Candidates may substitute graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate and one year of experience designing, developing, testing, implementing and maintaining application, communication, database or operating systems software for four years of the required experience.\r\n3.�Candidates may substitute experience operating computer systems; or scheduling, controlling input and output to process data on computer systems; or evaluating, implementing and maintaining computer hardware and software; or converting data from project specifications by developing program code using generally accepted computer programming languages on a year-for-year basis�for a high school education.\r\n4. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Computer Information Technology, Management Information Systems or other information technology-related field to include coursework in application, communication, database or operating systems software technology and three years of experience designing, developing, testing, implementing and maintaining application, communication, database or operating systems software for the required experience.\r\n5. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in the�Computer Systems Operations classifications or Computer Systems Operations specialty codes in the Information Technology field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

\r\n� � � �•\tFamiliarity with DPSCS systems or similar justice or public safety information systems.\r\n� � � �•\tKnowledge of Remedy or similar IT service management platforms.\r\n� � � �•\tExperience with Agile and Waterfall development methodologies.�\r\n� � � �•\tMicrosoft SharePoint certifications or related Microsoft technologies are a plus.\r\n\r\n\r\n 10 years of hands-on experience in SharePoint development and administration\r\n Demonstrated experience working across multiple versions, including:\r\n �SharePoint 2019, and SharePoint Online� � ��\r\n �Proven experience with:\r\n �SharePoint migrations and upgrade projects� � � � � � � ��\r\n �Document management systems and governance strategies� � � ��\r\n �Experience supporting systems in public sector or highly regulated environments\r\n �Strong proficiency in:\r\n �C#, ASP.NET, SPFx (SharePoint Framework), Visual Studio� � � �\r\n �PowerShell scripting\r\n �SQL Server and IIS administration� ��\r\n �Front-end technologies: JavaScript, jQuery, CSS� ��\r\n �Experience with:\r\n �CSOM, JSOM, JSON\r\n �Hands-on experience developing and managing workflows using:�\r\n �SharePoint Designer, Power Automate, or Nintex\r\n �Strong knowledge of:\r\n �SharePoint Central Administration� ��\r\n �Service application configuration and management\r\n �Experience with environment setup, maintenance, and performance optimization\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.�We will not consider information submitted after this date.�Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the�eligible (employment) list for at least one year.\r\n

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.�It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.�Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.\r\n

BENEFITS

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.\r\nCLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS:�STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n��Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)\r\n��Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year\r\n��Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year�\r\n��Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child�\r\n��Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year\r\n��Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended.�However, if you are unable�to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may�be emailed to mistyd.jackson@maryland.gov. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date�for the recruitment.\r\n\r\nIf you are submitting additional information, the preferred method is�to upload it with your application. All uploaded additional information�must be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload, please email the requested information to mistyd.jackson@maryland.gov.�Only�additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this�recruitment.\r\n\r\nIf you are having difficulties with submitting your online�application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at�Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850.\r\n\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r\n\r\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\r\n\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to�recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the�State's diversity.\r\n\r\n\r\n