Position Number: 22168859
County: Pulaski
Posting End Date: 04/02/2025
Anticipated Starting Salary: $80,242.24
OIT
The Department of Human Services is a place for people passionate about serving others and changing lives for the better. We care for Arkansans of all ages and ensure places like child care centers and nursing homes are safe. We are the safety net for the most vulnerable Arkansans. Whether you answer the phones, take applications, protect children, or help care for residents or patients at one of our facilities, you make a difference by working at DHS. Plus, working for the State has great perks, including a pension, maternity leave, paid state holidays, and much more. At DHS, we take care of our employees so you can help care for others.
Position Information
Class Code: D025N
Grade: IT09
FLSA Status: EXEMPT
Salary Range: $80,242.00 - $116,351.00
Summary
The Department of Human Services (DHS) Information Technology (IT) Senior Engineer is responsible for reviewing, designing and developing solutions to solve complex application problems, system administration issues, and network concerns. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency policy.
Functions
Defines systems requirements based on agency user needs, cost, and integration with existing applications and systems.
Determines technical standards and functionality tests for DHS applications and systems.
Delivers technical assistance services to customers directly and manages the acquisition and deployment of other resources in response to the customer needs.
Develops and implements procedures designed to ensure that all systems support the department's business and meets the requirements of the end-users.
Verifies stability, interoperability, portability, security, and scalability of system architecture.
Provides technical guidance and support for the development and troubleshooting of systems and monitors system operations to detect potential problems.
Collaborates with engineers and software developers to select appropriate design solutions and to ensure the compatibility of system components.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of supervisory practices and procedures.
Knowledge of system architecture concepts, designs, and practices.
Knowledge of computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of precision
technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, and
coordination of people and resources.
Ability to diagnose system problems, determine solutions and initiate necessary procedures.
Ability to communicate project goals and problem solutions to supervisors, co-workers, and
subordinates in written or verbal form.
Minimum Qualifications
The formal education equivalent of a bachelorâÃÂÃÂs degree in computer science, information science, data processing, or a related field; plus four years of experience in systems engineering, systems administration, or a related field.
OR
Completion of technical training in computer science, data processing, or a related field acquired from a vocational, military, or industrial setting; plus four years of experience in systems engineering, systems administration, or a related field.
The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
