Job details
- Location
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $46,740 - $84,132/yr
- Posted
- 3 weeks ago
- Apply on
- governmentjobs.com
About this role
About the Department
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
This position executes complex tasks in the design, development, installation, configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting of all LSBN operating systems and software applications. The incumbent will help develop strategies to maintain, monitor and support a wide range of computer systems and databases.
AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:
- Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
- Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement
- Demonstrating Innovation: The ability to generate, share, and apply original ideas to improve outcomes, solve problems, or create new value.
- Displaying Professionalism: The ability to uphold workplace standards through consistent conduct, responsible communication, and consideration for others.
- Driving Results: The ability to set and pursue goals, maintain focus amid competing demands, and deliver results
- Leveraging Technology: The ability to use digital tools, systems, and emerging technologies to improve efficiency and effectiveness
- Managing Systems: The ability to influence how people, processes, tools, and technology interact as an integrated system to support teams and achieve organizational outcomes.
- Solving Problems: The ability to identify root causes, analyze relevant data, and apply practical or innovative solutions to challenges.
- Testing and Troubleshooting: The ability to systematically analyze, diagnose, and resolve problems that arise within a system, device, or software.
- Using Data: The ability to collect, analyze, and use data to generate insights and inform decisions
Position Duties
Three years of experience in information technology; OR
Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus one year of experience in information technology; OR
An associate's degree in information technology plus one year of experience in information technology; OR
A bachelor’s degree plus one year of experience in information technology.
A bachelor’s degree with twenty-four semester hours in an information technology, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or business analytics field.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.
NOTE:
A certification in an approved area may be substituted for the education and/or experience requirements at the time of hire or promotion, provided the appointment is made from a Certificate of Eligibles.
Minimum Qualifications
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Other Qualifications
Job Duties:
Information Technology Technical Support Analyst 1 is an entry level position and serves as assistant to the Analyst 2 and 3. Differs from other information technology jobs by the presence of tasks relative to technical support activities that are outside of the scope of the Office of Technology Services.
Information Technology Technical Support Analyst 2 is an experienced level position with the presence of advanced level duties and case work requiring greater independence, effectiveness, timeliness, accuracy, and sound judgment in performing all job duties.
- Information Technology Technical Support Analyst 3 is a highly responsible advanced technical support position that exercises a greater level of greater independence, effectiveness, timeliness, accuracy, and sound judgment in performing all job duties.
- Executes complex tasks in the design, development, installation, migration, modifying, troubleshooting, testing and maintenance of database management system (DBMS) software.
- Provides specialized support for applications staff performs by management of database environment and establishment of database standards and policies.
- Performs a variety of technical support activities that may include end user support, networking support, database infrastructure support, applications support, etc.
- Performs configuration, troubleshooting, etc. using standardized and non-standardized procedures for information technology hardware and/or software.
- Facilitates complex tasks in design, development, installation, customization, testing, maintaining, documenting, and troubleshooting of computer operating systems, and vendor-supplied software applications.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational - up to 24 months
Career Progression: This position may be filled as an IT Technical Support Analyst 1, 2, or 3.
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. *
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Kris Major
Louisiana State Board of Nursing
337-945-7766
Benefits
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
- Mardi Gras,
- Good Friday,
- Memorial Day,
- Independence Day,
- Labor Day,
- Veteran's Day,
- Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
- Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
Supplemental Questions
- Yes
- No
- I resist direction, ignore feedback, and need reminders to complete tasks.
- I follow direction with reminders and often need clarification or support.
- I follow direction reliably, adjust to feedback, and complete tasks on time.
- I adapt quickly, follow through, and help others adjust as needed.
- I communicate unclearly, use poor tone, and ignore the audience.
- I share main ideas clearly and adapt to the audience when reminded.
- I communicate clearly, listen actively, and explain complex ideas well.
- I craft messages that connect, inspire, and drive action across audiences.
- I play it safe, avoid risk, and struggle to develop or adapt ideas.
- I test new ideas and adjust based on results.
- I apply creative thinking and turn ideas into improvements.
- I inspire creativity, scale bold ideas, and drive lasting change.
- I miss deadlines, act unprofessionally, or avoid responsibility for my actions or workplace expectations.
- I meet basic standards for work quality, behavior, and communication when given occasional reminders or support.
- I meet expectations, follow policies, and communicate respectfully and clearly—even in difficult situations.
- I model professionalism and ethics, adapt under pressure, and build trust through consistent and responsible behavior.
- I struggle to set direction, miss deadlines, avoid challenges, or resist feedback.
- I set basic goals, make some progress, and accept feedback when supported.
- I set clear goals, stay focused, take ownership of results, and use feedback to improve.
- I set bold goals, lead progress, push through setbacks, and help others learn from challenges.
- I struggle to use technology effectively and rely on outdated or manual processes.
- I use basic tools, but I often miss opportunities to improve efficiency or solve problems with technology.
- I use technology to improve workflows, manage tasks, and collaborate effectively.
- I lead tech adoption, streamline processes, and help others build confidence with digital tools.
- I focus on surface issues and miss patterns or broader system impacts.
- I see some patterns but overlook system-wide causes or consequences.
- I understand how parts of the system interact, make informed decisions, and adapt as conditions change.
- I solve root problems by thinking across systems and strengthen coordination, long-term outcomes, and system resilience.
- I focus on surface issues, miss root causes, or struggle to follow through on solutions.
- I gather some information, but my solutions may not be fully thought through or feasible.
- I analyze problems thoroughly, identify root causes, and follow through with realistic, adaptable solutions.
- I anticipate and solve complex problems, develop innovative solutions, and improve systems based on outcomes and feedback.
- I struggle to diagnose or fix issues and often need help applying tools or solving problems.
- I can identify some symptoms, but I may not follow through or communicate clearly.
- I use the right tools to diagnose and fix technical issues and clearly document and share the results.
- I quickly solve complex issues, choose the best tools, and create helpful documentation for others to learn from.
- I struggle to collect, analyze, or use data effectively, and I may misuse or present sensitive information incorrectly.
- I can work with basic data, but I may miss key trends, present it unclearly, or need help applying insights.
- I collect accurate data, identify patterns, share insights clearly, and use data to make informed, ethical decisions.
- I use advanced techniques to uncover insights, tell clear data stories, and proactively protect sensitive information.
Required Question
Agency Information
EmployerState of LouisianaAddress 1201 N 3rd StBaton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802 Phone(866) 783-5462
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm