INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST - EPIDEMIOLOGY AND LABORATORY CAPACITY (ELC)

State of Hawai'i; Hawaii; On-site; USD 680,000 - 827,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Hawaii, Disease Outbreak Control Division, Health Information Systems Office, seeks an experienced IT professional to conduct systems analysis, design, development, implementation, and maintenance across all computer platforms. You will support DOCD programs and staff with related hardware, software, and communications systems.

You will also develop requirements, research and obtain price quotes, and write business justifications for hardware and software acquisitions while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer sciences, or a related field.
• Two and a half (2 1/2) years of progressively responsible work experience in computer systems analysis involving design, development, implementation and review of systems for electronic data processing.
• Possession of a master's degree may substitute for 1 year of Specialized Experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct electronic data processing systems analysis, design, development, implementation and maintenance for all computer platforms.
• Provide user support and training for information technology applications and related hardware/software.
• Negotiate and monitor vendors that provide IT services to the program.
• Ensure DOCD fulfills its public health mission by allowing staff to focus on their technical areas.

Skills

Systems analysis

Systems design

Systems development

Systems implementation

Systems maintenance

Training

Vendor negotiation

User support

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT

Master's degree substitution

Job description

This posting is for the State of Hawaii, Disease Outbreak Control Division, Health Information Systems Office.

The position is located in Downtown on the Island of Oahu.

Salary: $5,076 - $6,177 per month (salary commensurate with training and experience)

Exempt, Non-Civil Service, Full-Time, Temporary Appointment. The primary purpose of this position is to conduct electronic data processing systems analysis, systems design, systems development, systems implementation, and systems maintenance for all computer platforms including microcomputers, minicomputers, and mainframe computers within the DOCD. This position also conducts assessments, develop requirements, research and acquire price quotes, and write business justifications for hardware/software acquisition, in addition to providing user support and training for information technology application systems and related communications hardware and software, including but not limited to VTC, satellite, Local Area Network, and Wide Area Network, and negotiates and monitors vendors that provide IT services to the program. This position thereby ensures DOCD may fulfill its public health mission as subject matter programs and staff are then able to focus on their respective technical areas.

Education

Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer sciences, or a related field of study.

Experience

Two and one half (2 1/2) years of progressively responsible work experience in computer systems analysis that involved the analysis, design, development implementation and review of systems for electronic processing of data.

Possession of a master's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in information technology, computer sciences, or related field may be substituted for 1 year of Specialized Experience.

License

Valid State of Hawaii driver’s license is preferred.

Who may apply

LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK REQUIREMENT: The State of Hawaii requires that all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

Recruitment is continuous until needs are met for position #123505.

For additional information, you may contact Kimberly Williams, at [e-mail].

This position is exempt from civil service. Employment in such positions is considered to be “at will.”

The mission of the Department of Health is to protect and improve the health and environment for all people in Hawaii. Hawaii Department of Health (HDOH) supports a diverse-multicultural workforce that reflects the community, promotes equal opportunities at all levels, and creates an inclusive work environment, free from discrimination.