Crime Scene Investigator

Scheduled Hours per week: 34

NON-MERIT vacancies exist in the Office of Information Technology.

A referral list will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.

Please Note Failure to complete all fields of the “Work Experience” section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

Please list all promotions and changes in job due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application. You must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

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Examples of Duties

Summary of responsibilities include: documentation of existing systems and changes; providing support and problem resolution for an enterprise network with over 1000 devices and more than 200 remote sites; working with network engineers on projects; sharing with rotating on-call duties throughout the year; assisting in maintaining network and server connectivity in a 24 x 7 environment; assisting in the installation of new systems; perform preventive maintenance as necessary; interacting with various vendors on problem issues and RMA requests; assisting other network engineers with infrastructure support as needed; attending status and project meetings; responding promptly to service requests; and maintaining logs and status reports as required.

Assist with equipment installation, testing and system administration;

Prepare and maintain documentation;

Plan for and submit change controls;

Troubleshoot basic and advance problems, make effective diagnosis, and come up with resolutions;

Respond to service desk calls/tickets;

Interface with application development and database administration groups;

Ensure that systems are being backed up on a regular schedule;

Assist on network related projects, either alone or working with other network engineers;

Configure servers, firewalls, and other devices as necessary;

Develop and maintain effective working relationships; and

Perform Other Duties As Required And Assigned.

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Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Associate's Degree in information technology, computer science, computer engineering, or a related field from an accredited college or university;

plus

At least three (3) years' hands on experience in a multi-platform/vendor networking environment, including extensive hands on experience with RedHat/SuSe Linux or Windows platforms.

Experience must include work demonstrating thorough knowledge of the following technologies:

TCP/IP;

Redhat or SuSe Linux;

Microsoft Server 2000/2003Firewalls;

LAN, WAN, and MAN technology;

Packet analysis – Sniffer or Ethereal;

Network Security.

Additional relevant experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education. If substituting experience for education, your application must demonstrate appropriate relevant experience in order to meet the required qualifications.

Licenses and Certifications

Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a non-commercial, class C Maryland driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

The following certifications:

Microsoft MCSE;

RedHat RHCE; and/or

SuSe CLA

Proof of License, Education and Certifications

Applicants are required to submit proof of drivers license and education beyond high school to meet the required qualifications; and, if applicable, proof of certification(s) to meet preferred qualifications.

Diplomas or transcript must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Email To

Documents may be submitted via:

fbutcher@baltimorecountymd.gov

(Note in subject line: Network Engineer; or

Mail To

ATTN: Network Engineer

Office of Human Resources

Baltimore County Government

308 Allegheny Ave.

Towson, MD 21204

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE

Qualified applicants will be assigned a rating based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as submitted on their application and supplemental questions. Applicants are advised to state the dates, duties and responsibilities of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Applicants selected for interview will be assessed for network knowledge and skills through a computer based test.

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Conditions of Employment

Persons Appointed To This Position

Work an average scheduled workweek of 34 hours, Monday through Friday;

Perform on-call rotation when they must be available on-call for production problems 24 hours per day, 7 days a week;

Perform off-hours system changes and updates;

Carry a pager and/or cell phone;

Travel within Baltimore County, and outside of the County for work and training; and

May be required to use their own vehicle to travel to remote sites for troubleshooting and repair work.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

The work of this classification is essentially sedentary, but does require periods of heavy (up to 75lbs.) lifting, and involves the use of computers and office machinery.

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation

Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination and drug screen and an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.

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Employment Benefits for Non-Merit or Non-Classified, Part-Time Employees

Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.

Smoke free workplace

All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.

Drug free workplace

Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.

Employee Assistance Program

Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.

Health Insurance

In order to qualify for health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance), part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.

Benefits

Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts

Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.

Life Insurance

In order to qualify for life insurance benefits, part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.

Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.

Retirement

Part-time civilian employees can waive enrollment for up to sixty days, then may join or waive permanently. Newly hired employees at least 55 years of age may opt not to join the ERS.

Paid Leave

Sick Leave - Monthly sick leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. No maximum on accrual. Accrued balance can be applied toward service credit at retirement.

Vacation Leave - Monthly vacation leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. Earnings increase after five, ten and fifteen years of service generally.

Holidays - Part-time 30 to 39 hour non-merit or non-classified employees will generally be paid for ten holidays per calendar year. Other part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees working 29 hours per week or less will receive two paid holidays per calendar year. These holidays are the Christmas holiday and the Independence Day holiday.

Bereavement Leave

Jury Leave

Military Leave

Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union

Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.

Direct Deposit

Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.

Deferred Compensation

Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.

Disclaimer

This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.

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Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for this position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

• I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
  
  

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Instructions The purpose of the supplemental questions listed below is to further evaluate your experience and education to determine your eligibility for this job classification. Answer each question accurately and thoroughly. The experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History section of this application. If you cite experience in your response that is not included on the Work History section of this application, your application may be considered incomplete and you may not receive further consideration for this position. Questions with text answers require you to include the name of the employer/organization and dates of the specific experience.

• I have read and acknowledge the above instructions.
  
  

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Driver's License Select the type of driver's license you currently hold. Be sure you have provided your driver's license number, class and state in the previous section of this application.

• Commercial Driver's License equivalent to commercial, Class A Maryland Driver's License.
• Commercial Driver's License equivalent to commercial, Class B Maryland Driver's License.
• Commerical Driver's License equivalent to a Commercial Class C Maryland Driver's License with a Passenger Endorsement.
• Non-Commercial Driver's License equivalent to a non-commercial, Class C Maryland Driver's License.
• Provisional Non-Commercial Driver's License equivalent to a Provisional Non-Commercial, Class C Maryland Driver's License.
• Driver's License Learners Permit
• I do not have a driver's license.
  
  

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Travel Are you willing to work in a position that requires travel between work sites using your personal transportation? A mileage allowance, set by Baltimore County Policy, shall be paid to County employees who use their privately-owned vehicles for official County travel necessary to carry out the required or authorized duties of their positions.

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Network Engineer Select the option that best describes your educational background and network experience in a multi-platform/vendor environment, including extensive hands on experience with RedHat/SuSe Linus or Windows platforms.

• Associate's Degree or at least 60 college credits in information technology, computer science, computer engineering, or a related field; plus at least 3 years' network experience in a multi-platform/vendor environment, including extensive hands on experience with RedHat/SuSe Linus or Windows platforms.
• At least 30 college credits in information technology, computer science, computer engineering, or a related field; plus at least 4 years' network experience in a multi-platform/vendor environment, including extensive hands on experience with RedHat/SuSe Linus or Windows platforms.
• At least 5 years' network experience in a multi-platform/vendor environment, including extensive hands on experience with RedHat/SuSe Linus or Windows platforms.
• Not applicable: I do not have any of the above combinations of education and experience.
  
  

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Provide specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and dates(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History section of this application. If you chose "not applicable" in the previous question, respond by entering N/A to this question.

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Proof of Education Applicants are required to submit proof of education beyond high school to meet the required qualifications for this job. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Documents may be emailed to fbutcher@baltimorecountymd.gov (note in Subject Line: Network Engineer); or mailed to the Office of Human Resources, 308 Allegheny Ave., Towson, MD 21204 ATTN: Network Engineer.

• I understand that I must submit my proof of education to meet the required qualifications for this position.
• I am substituting experience for education as allowed in the required qualifications for this position.
  
  

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Certifications - Network Engineer Select the certification(s) you currently hold related to computer networking.

• Microsoft MCSE
• SuSe CLA
• RedHat RHCE
• Not applicable: No network related certification.
  
  

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Network Engineer Select the technologies with which you have experience. Be sure the technology experience you select is described in detail in the Work History section of this application.

• TCP/IP
• Apache
• IIS
• Network Security
• IDS/IPS
• Citrix
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003
• VMWare 3x
• HP p and c Class blade hardware
• RedHat
• SuSe Linux
• Firewalls
• LAN, WAN, and MAN
• Packet analysis, Sniffer
• Packet analysis, Ethereal
• Server Clustering
• IBM HTTP Server
• Not applicable: None of the above.
  
  

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Certificates If you selected "Other" in the previous question, enter the type of, effective dates, and other information to describe the certification. If you chose "Not applicable" in the previous question, respond to this question by entering N/A. Be sure you have included information related to your certifications in the Certificates and Licenses section on of this application.

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Network - AIX Select the following AIX technology(s) with which you have working experience in a network enviornment.

• NIM
• NFS
• Not applicable: none of the above.
  
  

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Provide specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and dates(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History section of this application. If you chose "not applicable" in the previous question, respond by entering N/A to this question.

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Network - Storage Select the following storage technology(s) with which you have working experience in a network enviornment.

• DAS
• NAS
• SAN
• iSCSI
• Not applicable: none of the above.
  
  

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Provide specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and dates(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History section of this application. If you chose "not applicable" in the previous question, respond by entering N/A to this question.

• Required Question