WAN Project Manager (ITS 4)

WAN Project Manager (ITS 4)

Telecommunication Services Division

 

OPENS:  July 28, 2008   

CLOSES:  August 13, 2008

SALARY:  $54,504 - $71,496 yearly (Range 62)

 

Working for DIS

 

DIS is an agency on the move. With a talented workforce that has a depth of knowledge and understanding of information technology, DIS provides constructive, reliable and responsive services for all their clients.

 

DIS offers extensive opportunities for career growth and personal development through workshops, seminars, and other training opportunities as well as a tuition reimbursement program and promotional opportunities.

 

As one of the top ten places in the country for business and careers (Forbes’ Magazine, 2007), and conveniently located at the crossroads of business and leisure, Olympia has become the preferred destination zone for business professionals in the Pacific Northwest.

 

Olympia is on the Puget Sound and is within easy driving distance of the rugged Olympic National Park, the city of Seattle, Mt. Rainier, Mt. St. Helens, and Pacific Ocean coastal beaches: all offering ample outdoor recreation opportunities. Home to an internationally-recognized educational institution and a vibrant arts scene, Olympia is also the location of the outstanding Farmer’s Market, located at the downtown waterfront.

 

Position and Scope

 

This is position is responsible for the analysis, planning, design and implementation of large, complex, statewide, mission critical DIS or customer network projects.  The incumbent will recommend processes and procedures for network project implementation, prepare technical network designs, project plans/timelines, and coordinate and direct installation of network circuits, hardware, and software to meet project timelines and provide project status information to project stakeholders. 

 

Desirable Qualifications

 

Four years of information technology experience such as consulting, analyzing, designing, installing and/or maintaining, hardware, telecommunications or network infrastructure equipment, directing projects, providing customer or technical support in information technology; or administering or supervising staff that performed work in any of these information technology disciplines.

 

The successful candidate will also have two years experience with digital circuits, Ethernet, frame relay, network protocols, routers, and switches.  Experience in IP addressing, or strong understanding of binary mathematics is also highly desirable.

 

Agency Profile

 

The Washington State Department of Information Services (DIS) provides quality and reliable computing, telecommunications, and Internet services to state and local agencies, tribal governments, educational institutions, and not-for-profit organizations.

As the technology leader for Washington State, DIS provides innovative enterprise services so that government agencies can successfully serve the public. DIS also provides support to the Information Services Board.

 

Special Note

 

This position is covered by a union security provision. Therefore, as a condition of employment, candidates who are appointed are required to become members of the Washington Federation of State Employees, or pay other representational fees within the first 30 days of employment.

 

This announcement may be used to fill more than one vacancy. 

 

Application Procedure

In order to be considered, interested applicants must submit a letter of interest with a detailed description of their experience as it pertains to the Desirable Qualifications listed, a current resume, Washington State Application and a minimum of three professional references.  Please note all forms can be found at www.dis.wa.gov.

 

Please send your application materials via e-mail to hro@dis.wa.gov

 

Applicant Profile Form
As a separate part of the application process, you are requested to voluntarily complete and return the Applicant Profile sheet with your completed application. This information will be treated as confidential. This page will be separated from your application and used by authorized personnel only.

Persons of disability needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call (360) 902-3543 or Telecommunications Device for the Deaf at 1-800-833-6388.

The Department of Information Services is an equal opportunity employer.