WRM-2026-23 Information Technology Specialist

Job Title

This position will support DWSG's mission-critical IT infrastructure, systems, & services, specifically the Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), and EN Suite & Drinking Water Viewer.

This position will also assist with supporting web applications hosted on Widows Server IIS and Tomcat, and work with ORACLE relational database used by these web applications & other interfacing applications, web services, and XML. Additional duties include performing installations, configurations, diagnostics, patching, for web application updates; supporting endpoint computing hardware including desktops, laptops, mobile devices, printers, and peripherals; and coordinating with the Division of Information Technology (DOIT), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) & contractors to support transfer of data from EN Suite to SDWIS & transition to DW-SFTIES.

Under direct supervision in a state department, agency, data center, institution, or state college, assists in at least one of the following areas: the design and preparation of least complex operation routines and computer programs for electronic data processing equipment utilizing required and current software, operating systems, and multiprogramming technology; the control and/or implementation/maintenance of highly technical operating systems associated with new generations of computers to function toward optimum utilization of available hardware/software using comprehensive knowledge of the operating system function;

the development, implementation, and maintenance of multi-network, multi-user Local Area Networks (LAN), Metropolitan Area Networks (MAN), and/or Wide Area Networks (WAN), maintenance of centralized, decentralized and remote network services, network security, data integrity, network performance monitoring, network problems resolution, and user support; does other related duties as required.

EDUCATION:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's degree in Computer Science or Computer/Information Technology.

EXPERIENCE:

One (1) year of experience in at least one of the following areas: the design and preparation of programs for electronic data processing utilizing current operating systems, modification of systems software and multiprogramming technology; or the development, maintenance, or installation of application programs; or in performing technical support functions within a direct access device environment, or the development, implementation, and maintenance of multi-network, multi-user Local Area Networks (LAN), Metropolitan Area Networks (MAN), and/or Wide Area Networks (WAN) environment.

SPECIAL NOTE ON SUBSTITUTING EXPERIENCE FOR EDUCATION

NOTE:

A general Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the Associate's degree. Experience in the study of work methods/processes, analysis of varied types of data, design and preparation of systems/programs, operation of multiprogramming computer systems and work in the data processing support areas of input/output control or reliability support may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis with thirty (30) semester hour credits being equal to one (1) year of experience.

NOTE:

All U.S. degrees and transcripts must be from an accredited college or university. All foreign degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility.

License Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

As a New Jersey State Department, NJDEP offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Paid Benefit Leave
• Holiday Pay
• Alternative Workweek Program*
• Telework*
• Pension
• Deferred Compensation
• Health Benefits (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care) and Life Insurance
• Flexible and Health Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)
• Commuter Tax Savings Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Tuition…