Salary: $70,444.00 - $77,488.00 Annually
Location : Lexington County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: Agency: SCDPH-CO/COS
Opening Date: 04/11/2025
Closing Date: 4/25/:59 PM Eastern
Class Code AM75
Position Number Normal Work Schedule Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 7
Hiring Range - Min.: $70,444.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $77,488.00
Opening Date: 04/11/2025
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures If you meet the requirements of the position and would like to be considered, you must submit a state application online. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. The quality of the application presented (completeness and accuracy as well as grammar and spelling) will be considered prior to the offer of an interview. A criminal records check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the stated closing date.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities Careers at SC DPH: Work that makes a difference.
Embracing Service, Inspiring Innovation, Promoting Teamwork, Pursuing Excellence, and Advancing Equity
This position is part of the South Carolina Department of Public Health's Office of Information Technology is hiring for an experienced I.T. professional to serve as an I.T. System Administrator. Under limited supervision, serves as administrator and technical support for server computing. Plans, installs and maintains the agency server computing infrastructure hardware and software in both physical and virtual environments to ensure quality services and to maintain compliance with agency information security policies and procedures. Serve as a primary support contact for key enterprise application infrastructure and middleware.
- Serves as the technical support for server computing for daily operations of the agency's Data Center. Provide support for MS Windows Servers in physical and virtual environments, web-related technologies and server-related infrastructure to provide quality services to internal and external customers. Develop and maintain guidelines and procedures related to the installation, configuration and maintenance of agency servers and associated devices.
- Provide technical support for Tier-3 level issue resolution and project implementations. Assists with monitoring performance and stability of the agency servers, data storage, backup and disaster recovery. Manages, maintains, reports and audits hosted roles and services including but not limited to: Web, File, Print, Application Middleware, MS Hyper-V, MS Active Directory and Citrix.
- Actively represent the agency on internal and external teams as needed and assigned. Consult with management, staff and end users of technology for preparation of needs assessments, solutions, strategies and standards.
- Assist with other duties as requested by IT management.
- Work assignments for installing, configuring, and monitoring computer technologies. Consults with managers, administrators, and other IT professionals on installation requirements and system changes. Assists in troubleshooting and restoring services by analyzing, identifying, and diagnosing faults using established processes and procedures. Works with software and hardware vendors to resolve issues and to correct errors. Assists in monitoring and maintaining data integrity of systems. Ensures that updates are applied to systems in a timely manner. Configures systems to adhere to IT policies and standards. Documents system changes and provides written and oral reports. Assists in maintaining hardware and software inventories.
Minimum and Additional RequirementsA bachelor's degree in information technology systems, computer science, or a related field and experience in information technology systems or a related area. Relevant experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree in lieu of the educational requirements above on a year-for-year basis upon HR approval.
- Work experience in the modification and maintenance of system programs, design and development of system software, and debugging of system software.
Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.
Preferred Qualifications- System Administrator experience
- Excellent troubleshooting skills
- Ability to analyze and diagnose application/operating system connectivity/issues
Additional Comments DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.
EEO: The Department of Public Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes: •
Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
• REMOTE WORK: The option to work partially remote is available after six (6) months of
employment if it applies to the position. Benefits for State Employees The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
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Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
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If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10 year driving record. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
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Are you a current or former SCDHEC or SCDPH employee?
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Would you be willing to accept a salary within the hiring range of $70,444 - $77,488?
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Do you have at least a bachelor's degree in information technology systems, computer science, or a related field and I.T. experience? . click apply for full job details