JOB Are you a talented executive level IT professional that wants to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania, work with a great team, and have more work life balance? An exciting opportunity is open serving as the Chief Technology Officer at the PA Public Utility Commission (PUC).
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
This position leads major technology functions that support daily operations across the agency. You will be overseeing critical systems, teams, and projects that keep the Public Utility Commission secure and efficient. As the Chief Technology Officer, you will perform the following duties:
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System Leadership: Oversee cloud systems, network operations, and on-premises servers to support critical agency functions
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Team Oversight: Guide network, cybersecurity, and help desk staff to meet performance goals and service needs
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Security Management: Coordinate cybersecurity practices, incident response efforts, and ongoing system monitoring
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Project Direction: Lead major technology projects and support the migration of agency infrastructure to cloud environments
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Operational Support: Manage hardware lifecycles, help desk services, and telecommunications systems across the agency
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Continuity Planning: Support disaster recovery activities and maintain reliable backup and failover procedures
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Procurement: Manage all procurement activities for cloud, network, and server systems by coordinating with procurement staff and the CIO, overseeing related budgets and resources, and conducting cost benefit and options analyses for agency technology needs
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
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Full-time employment
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Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
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Telework: Part-time work from home (telework) may be a potential feature of this position. The successful candidate is required to report to the headquarters worksite daily, unless the employee meets eligibility requirements and telework has been approved. Management may discontinue any telework arrangement at any time, for any reason. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
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To be eligible to participate in telework, the employee's alternate (telework) worksite must meet the following requirements:
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Within a reasonable travel distance of headquarters; and
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Within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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Please direct all questions regarding reasonable distance and the type of available telework to the PUC Human Resource Office at [email protected] or 717.787.8714.
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Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
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You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
- Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
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Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
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Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
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You must provide complete and accurate information or:
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your score may be lower than deserved.
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you may be disqualified.
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You may only apply/test once for this posting.
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Your results will be provided via email.
