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Working Title: Application Disaster Recovery Specialist
Job Class: Trainee-Information Technology
Agency: Minnesota IT Services
- Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted: 04/03/2024
- Closing Date: 04/05/2024
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota IT Services
- Division/Unit: Department of Transportation (DOT)
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift/ 08:00 a.m. - 04:30 p.m.
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday
- Travel Required: No
- Salary Range: $21.67
- Classified Status: Non-Status
- Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
- FLSA Status: Nonexempt
- Telework Eligible: Yes, #LI-Hybrid
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: No
Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.
The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.
Job Summary
MNIT’s IT trainee program is designed to train individuals for approximately six months on the skills required to succeed in a permanent position with us. Upon successfully passing the training requirements, the trainees are moved into a permanent Information Technology Specialist 1 role where they will utilize the skills they have developed and continue to learn and grow into the role.
As a Trainee with the Application Security Delivery group at Minnesota IT Services partnering with the Department of Transportation (MNIT DOT), your training program will consist of introductory sessions in Information Technology topics including:
- Professionalism, Teamwork, and Communications
- Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) Knowledge, Procedures, Standards & Policies
- General Technical Skills
- Disaster Recovery Skills
- MnDOT Application Portfolio Knowledge
- MnDOT Knowledge
- Telework for Minnesota IT Services allows an employee to perform work from a telework location and an employee may be required to be in the office based on business needs and other dependencies in St. Paul, Minnesota.
- Only candidates located in Minnesota and bordering states (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) are telework eligible.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Critical thinking and analytical skills sufficient to complete program modules.
- Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of formats with internal and external customers.
- Proficient with computers and programs including word processing, spreadsheets, internet, and email.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certifications or completed course work in IT Disaster Recovery or Cybersecurity.
- Formal IT training (e.g. Disaster Recovery or Cybersecurity training)
- Demonstration of completion of some IT Infrastructure or Database training.
- Ability to deliver effective verbal or written messages that facilitate a mutual understanding on both parties.
- Customer service skills that include active listening, empathy, and problem-solving.
Additional Requirements
- SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past state employees only)
- Criminal History Check
- Reference Check
- Social Security and Address Verification
- Education Verification
- Driver's License Record Check
- Other legally required checks
Application Details
How to Apply
Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.
If you have questions about the position, contact Delva Lilic at delva.lilic@state.mn.us.
- Meet all Minimum Qualifications identified in this posting.
- Meet all of the RSV criteria.
- Submit a copy of your DD-214 form by the closing date to: MNIT.Recruitment@state.mn.us.
About Minnesota IT Services
Minnesota IT Services is the information technology agency for the State of Minnesota. MNIT partners with agencies, boards, councils, and commissions to deliver secure, reliable technology solutions as we set IT strategy, direction, policies, and standards statewide. Work for MNIT and be part of a nation-leading IT organization that helps to create an innovative government that works for everyone. Our culture promotes collaboration, demands agility, and encourages us to embrace change. Be a part of something bigger than yourself, something to be inspired by; come to work for MNIT.
Why Work for Us
Diverse Workforce
We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.
A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:
- 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
- 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
- 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
- 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule
Comprehensive Benefits
Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:
- Public pension plan
- Training and professional development
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays each year
- Paid parental leave
- Low-cost medical and dental coverage
- Prescription drug coverage
- Vision coverage
- Wellness programs and resources
- Employer paid life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Health care spending and savings accounts
- Dependent care spending account
- Tax-deferred compensation
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
We will make reasonable accommodations to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and indicate what assistance is needed.
