Information Systems Specialist II (11918, Grade 24) presso The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission, MD

About the Department

The Prince George's County Planning Department of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Information Systems Specialist II to become part of our Data Systems team. The Department provides land use planning for the physical development of Prince George's County, Maryland. As the second most populous county in Maryland, Prince George's has a population of approximately 900,000 residents and is home to The University of Maryland at College Park, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, and Joint Base Andrews. Prince George's County is also home to attractions such as Northwest Stadium (formerly FedEx Field) and National Harbor. If you are interested in working for the Prince George's County Planning Department, we invite qualified candidates to apply for our Information Systems Specialist II position.

This is a unique position that will focus on data analysis, quality assurance and system support related activities for the various applications used for community planning, countywide planning, and development review activities across the Department. Our ideal candidate would be interested in a position that provides the opportunity to be involved in multiple tasks to support the department, an interest in data improvement, quality assurance, validation testing, system administration and learning new technologies.

This position requires strong SQL or other query language skills, a desire to analyze and improve data quality, outstanding organizational, business analysis, report writing, communication and task/project management skills.  The ideal candidate will have an interest in technology, researching and training on new technology initiatives when assigned. Under direction, the employee will be responsible for responding to ad-hoc reporting requests, assisting with departmental mailings, development and maintenance of specialized databases and applications, assisting with system/software testing and implementations. Assisting with support for new and future system implementations will be a key job responsibility.

Position Duties

Under general supervision:  

• Maintains the Multi and Single-Family Dwelling datasets.
• Works to maintain and improve the quality of various departmental datasets.
• Assists with maintaining, updating, querying and developing Division wide planning applications using tools such as SQL and Microsoft Access.
• Performs analytical work and generates reports from the Department’s development activity, permitting, land records management systems and databases.
• Responds to ad-hoc data requests, using SQL select statements or SSRS for request fulfillment.
• Assists with analysis using the Department’s enterprise-wide GIS database.
• Uses Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) tools and databases to assist with quality assurance and data analysis requests.  Examples of tools include products from CoStar, and Metrostudy.
• Assists with functional system validation, verification, testing, user training and implementation of system enhancements and new applications. 
• Involvement in the migration to and implementation of new Commercial Development Application software.
• Assists with system conversion tasks, configuration, inputs and validation.
• Installs, tests, documents processes as directed by senior staff members.
• Processes Land Data File, New Construction, and Public Lands files and related reports as directed.
• Produces re-occurring weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual reports as requested. 
• Assists with System Administration duties such as User Maintenance, System Access and Roles, System Configuration and System Set Up.
• Documents assigned processes, procedures and workflows.
• Assists with the requirements analysis, information gathering, workflow development, training, and user support for the Department’s planning applications.
• Assists and supports senior staff with analysis projects related to land development.
• Provides application support and training for Planning Department applications and software as necessary.
• Develops departmental training material.
• Conducts research to analyze technology solutions to support planning operations and assists with the implementation of such solutions.
• Assistance with other technology initiatives as needed.

Note that this is not an IT Tier I or Tier 2 helpdesk support position.  The successful candidate will primarily support data analysis and not hardware, networking, or user support.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

In addition to the minimum qualifications listed below, the ideal candidate will possess one or more of the following:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a preferred related field including computer science, information management, planning or any other related field that demonstrates the necessary skills to accomplish the important duties above.
• Must be detail-oriented, full of energy for challenging tasks, and enjoy working hard in a multi-faceted position with a wide range of responsibilities.
• 5 or more years of experience with SQL or other query languages.
• 5 or more years of experience with Relational Database Management Systems.
• Experience with state and local government systems and applications including land records, development activity (Tyler, Hansen, InFor, Accela, Cityworks, etc.) permitting, and document management.
• Experience with Office 365 tools and applications including Sharepoint Online, Teams, PowerBI and other tools as part of the application suite.
• Experience with cloud-based applications.
• The ability to edit and maintain existing Access database applications.
• Professional certifications (software, database, project management)

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Geographic Information Systems or any related field.
2. Two (2) years of experience in applications support and development.
3. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total six (6) years.
4. Depending upon area of assignment, a valid driver’s license in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations. Driver’s license must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit the employee’s ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required by the position of assignment.

Other Qualifications

Classification Specification Information Systems Specialist II

Why Prince George’s Planning?

Amenities: 

• Telework opportunities 
• Flexible schedules 
• Onsite fitness center 
• Complimentary access to M-NCPPC gymnasiums throughout Prince George’s County 
• Free parking is available for employees 
• Professional development opportunities/Tuition assistance 
• Positions may qualify for federal student loan forgiveness assistance 

The M-NCPPC offers a competitive salary range of $63,891 to $113,151 (salary is commensurate with education and experience) at the Information Systems Specialist II level with excellent benefits including generous leave, extensive health coverage, deferred compensation plan, and employee pension plan.  

The Prince George’s County Planning Department is conveniently located in Largo, Maryland, near Metro and I-495. 

May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing. 

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor. 

Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of application at 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1).

M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.

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