• Job Description

  Req#: fk0pdmv

  Location: Augusta,Maine,United States

  OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - MAINE IT

  APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT GROUP

  Opening Date: March 4, 2025

  Closing Date: March 18, 2025

  
  Job Class Code: 0172
  Grade: 31
  Salary: $83,798.00- $118,144.00*/Annually (includes 25% recruitment & retention stipend and eligible for an additional 5% training bonus)
  Position Number: 004250387

  ABOUT THE JOB DETAILS:

  The State of Maine Application Development Group in support of the Department of Education and other assigned agencies is currently looking for an Information Technology Consultant (ITC) to backfill a recent vacancy due to retirement. Reporting directly to the Deputy Director, this position will be expected to collaborate with both business and technical teams. The ITC duties are technical work of an advanced, consultative nature in advising both assigned agencies and application development teams on matters related to information systems and automation technology within a specific area of expertise.

  WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

  You will have an opportunity to work with assigned agencies to help them determine their technological needs and be a liaison between them and MaineIT, for various endeavors. You will be involved in helping agencies and their vendors navigate our deployment certification process, and will work with our architect and senior development team mentoring quality best practices and processes to the overall development team.

  WHAT WILL YOU DO?

  • Oversee the applications in our supported agencies, having a sense of what they are, the importance of their role within the business work, the impact they have when unavailable, and the status of any work that is actively happening.
  • Provide advanced technical consulting services to internal/external information services managers, project and support personnel, line agency program managers/specialists, and line agency senior management to promote the development of comprehensive, integrated information systems.
  • Work with technical architects to ensure the software development process followed by the team is compliant with approved processes and escalate non-compliance as appropriate.
  • Advise, negotiate, and facilitate communication between technical personnel, vendors, managers, and user/customer groups to ensure the efficient design, development, and implementation of information systems.
  • Champion for MaineIT policy adherence for polices and processes with our internal staff and assigned agencies.
  • Research emerging technology and related concepts and assess applicability to and/or impact on the State’s information services infrastructure, standards, policies, and plans in order to advise concerned parties.
  • Prepare informational/educational materials and present technical information in a variety of formal/informal forums to share information concerning recent developments and capabilities of automation technology.
  • Provide oversight and leadership for controversial and/or groundbreaking endeavors to ensure a timely, cost effective, and positive outcome.
  • Organize and prepare work effectively to facilitate proactive resolution of problems, rather than reactive.

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • A minimum of 10 years of a combination of related post-secondary education, technical certifications, or technology related work experience. Related training, internship experience etc. may be credited as related experience on a month-per-month basis.

  ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:

  • Ability to analyze, interpret, and present technical information and concepts.
  • Expert knowledge of current information services/automation technology systems and capabilities.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and written.
  • Ability to conduct in-depth research and analysis.
  • Ability to formulate and implement effective plans and solutions.
  • Ability to evaluate the applicability of current automation technology and trends to State Government’s systems and needs.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Knowledge of current State Government technology systems, capabilities, and needs is a plus.
  • Knowledge of State Government agencies, their missions, and the nature of the services they provide is a plus.
  • Knowledge of State of Maine IT policies and procedures is a plus.

  WHO YOU ARE:

  • You hold yourself accountable for delivering quality results
  • You work well with teams and enjoy helping those around you improve
  • You have a growth mindset
  • You are willing and open to trying new solutions
  • You are able to influence people around you i.e. you’re a team player
  • You have the ability to work through conflict both with team members and customers
  • You have Critical Thinking skills and use various techniques for problem solving
  • You exhibit our MaineIT C.A.R.E. values in all that you do. These are:
    • Practice Customer-focus, ensuring that our customers are heard, and their needs are met.
    • Hold ourselves to a high level of Accountability by being transparent with our stakeholders.
    • Maintain an effective level of Responsiveness by providing timely updates in a proactive manner.
    • Strive to provide Empathy driven, people-focused services by applying emotional intelligence skills and behaviors.

  If this motivates you, we'd love to hear from you!

  The selected candidate will be required to pass the required background checks(fingerprinting may be required) as a condition of employment.

  This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

  Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

  No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

  • Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
  • Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
  • Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value).
  • Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 13.29% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).

  State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

  Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

  There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

  As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

  If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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