Information Technology Analyst Trainee

State of Connecticut Judicial Branch

East Hartford

The State of Connecticut Judicial Branch is seeking an Audio/Visual Multimedia, Courtroom Technology and Desktop Services Technologist (Information Technology Analyst Trainee) for the Information Technology Division, Desktop Services Unit. 

The candidate will be responsible for courtroom technology and desktop services. The successful candidate will install and configure PCs integrated with audio/video recording hardware and other desktop peripherals as well as network equipment needed for connection to the Branch’s LAN. 

Additional skills would be a plus: 

• Experience with ForTheRecord (FTR) Recording Software.
• Knowledge of video conferencing principles and uses, understanding of audio/public address wiring concepts and structured troubleshooting techniques. 

The chosen candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, as well as the ability to work effectively with all levels of technical and non-technical staff and management. Strong organization and documentation skills are preferred. Client face time experience a plus, as is an attitude to learn and grow with the position. The candidate must be able to work independently with supervisory guidance.

Salary Range: $70,282 - $90,229/year – plus State of Connecticut benefits.

New employees begin at the minimum. The starting salary for existing state employees may be higher than the minimum, in accordance with existing Judicial Branch policy.

The State of Connecticut Judicial Branch offers its employees a top notch array of health and retirement benefits including but not limited to: paid holidays, vacation, sick and personal leave, group life insurance, 457 Deferred Compensation, voluntary flexible spending account programs, discounted auto and home insurance policies and long and short term disability.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

General Experience: Two (2) years of experience in information technology (IT) operations, programming, systems/software development or other IT related field. 

Substitutions Allowed:

1) College training in management information systems, computer science, electrical engineering or related area may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equaling six (6) months of experience to a maximum of two (2) years for an Associate’s degree.

2) Relevant Technical School training leading to a diploma in an information technology specialty (i.e. Computer networking Management, Computer Programming, etc.) may be substituted for one (1) year of the general experience.

3) Relevant certification in management information systems, computer science, electrical engineering, project management or related area may be substituted for up to six (6) months of the general experience.

Special Requirements:  Incumbents may be required to travel within the State in the course of their daily work. Incumbents in this class will be eligible for advancement to the target class of Information Technology Analyst 1 after successful completion of two (2) years of on-the-job training.

Applications must be received by January 21, 2025. Applications must be submitted through the on-line application site at: (CLICK BELOW). Resumes or paper applications will not be accepted.

Careers at the Branch play an essential role for the public and society. Our meaningful, challenging, and interesting positions have a long-lasting effect that serves to advance justice and ultimately provides for the greater good of all.

Please reference posting number 25-4000-001

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