Information Technology Generalist 1 - SCI Laurel Highlands

Take on an important role with the Department of Corrections as an Information Technology Generalist 1 and support the technology that powers SCI-Laurel Highlands. This job lets you work hands‑on with systems, software, and equipment that support daily operations. Your technical abilities will help maintain stable network access and dependable tools for staff. Be part of a workplace where your skills support safety and efficiency.

This position supports the information technology systems and network environment within SCI-Laurel Highlands. The work ensures reliable access to software, hardware, servers, and essential applications used throughout the institution. As an Information Technology Generalist 1, you will perform the following duties:

• User Support: Provide assistance to staff on hardware, software, and system applications
• System Analysis: Review current methods and design improved applications and processes
• Network Maintenance: Monitor network systems and resolve hardware and software issues
• Security Tasks: Manage user accounts, regulate permissions and maintain security measures
• Technical Training: Guide and train lower-level staff in system methods and procedures
• Equipment Management: Install, maintain and upgrade servers, workstations and peripherals

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework:You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $60,538 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Three years of information technology experience in applications development or applications maintenance, networking or desktop services, web site development or web site design, or other information technology support/administration services;
  or
• One year as an Information Technology Trainee or Information Technology Technician (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration);
  or
• One year of information technology experience in applications development or applications maintenance, networking or desktop services, web site development or web site design, or other information technology support/administration services, and an associate's degree in any information technology field;
  or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans.

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.