Lottery Video Technical Support Specialist 1

About the Department

Posting No:  LOT26037

Position No:  0705P00193

Division:  WV Lottery - Video

Office Location:  900 Pennsylvania Ave. Charleston, WV  25302

**** This job opportunity will not be in the classified service and will not be covered under the Administrative Rule of the WV Division of Personnel. ***

Located at Lottery Headquarters. This position will be day shift. Under general supervision, this position will provide technical support over the telephone with end users such as racetrack personnel, limited video lottery retailers, limited video lottery operators, video lottery audit staff, and video lottery security staff on video lottery machine hardware and software problems that occur in the field. Performs the first level of problem determination with the objective of resolving as many problems as possible as soon as possible. Directs the calls to appropriate technical staff when first level fails. Answers questions regarding video lottery installations, setups, error messages, status, and downtime. Will be responsible for monitoring the video lottery central gaming system. Preference will be given to those with knowledge of current Windows operating systems and Linux. Must complete nightly processing on the Lottery’s internal control system (ICS) for the Lottery on-line drawing. Travel will be required when operating at the backup data center. Must have good communication skills.

Applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation by the WV Lottery Security Division.  No person shall be appointed, employed, or continue to serve in any position or employment with the commission who has been convicted of any violation of the lottery law or of any felony or any crime related to theft or gambling.  The commission shall remove or discharge any person so convicted.

Minimum Qualifications

Training: High school diploma or the equivalent.

AND

Experience: Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience working in information technology and/or systems operations.

OR

Substitution: Coursework in computer science from an accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience at a rate of twelve (12) semester hours for every one (1) year of experience.

AND

Special Requirements: Background and credit investigation and security clearance required for employment.

Other Qualifications

PG:  12     $35,702 - $61,628

Market Rate: $54,918

 Email: [email protected]
Mail: Kristi Whitley, 900 Pennsylvania Avenue, 9th Floor, Charleston, WV 25302.
***Please include posting number LOT26037 on the application***
Please note: Applications of current or former state employees that are mailed directly to DOP
or completed via DOP’s online method are not forwarded to the West Virginia Lottery.
The West Virginia Lottery offers a great benefit package that includes 12 paid holidays,
insurance and flexible benefits, ample annual and sick leave accrual, flexible work schedules, an
optional 457 deferred compensation retirement plan and more.

Benefits

State employment offers a variety of benefits.  Click HERE to visit the Division of Personnel's Benefits Page.

Agency Information

EmployerWest VirginiaAddress 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East
Building 3 Suite 500
Charleston, West Virginia, 25305 Phone(304) 558-3950
Website http://personnel.wv.gov