Title: Equipment and Applications Specialist Sr. DSP01111

State Role Title: Info Technology Specialist II

Hiring Range: Negotiable and commensurate with experience.

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of State Police

Location: North Chesterfield, Virginia

Agency Website: vsp.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

About the Position:

The Virginia State Police is seeking to hire an Equipment and Applications Specialist Senior at State Police Headquarters in North Chesterfield, Virginia. The candidate selected for this position will provide senior-level support for the agency’s Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system, Statewide Agencies Radio System (STARS), Management Information System (MIS), Mobile Virtual Private Network (VPN) system, and other enterprise systems requiring 24/7 availability. Manage backup strategies and supporting mission-critical systems, oversee internal and third-party software and hardware maintenance on both virtual and physical servers, and ensure stability and performance of systems across multiple platforms. Troubleshoot hardware and software issues, coordinate and provide end user and technician support, and train dispatchers and law enforcement personnel on operating CAD and Mobile systems. Support management and investigators who use the MIS system and offer programming assistance for various applications, including VPN, encryption, and virtual environments. Collaborate with vendors and contractors, lead large-scale technology projects, ensure system security, and monitor project timelines to ensure deadlines are met.

About the Agency:

We are seeking to expand our diverse team of change makers and innovators. As a member of the VSP family, you would make a difference by serving every city, county, town, resident, and visitor of the Commonwealth through supporting our vast public safety mission. Challenge yourself to make a difference today by applying for a career with VSP!

VSP embraces inclusion and diversity in our workforce and in the protection of all people. We embrace our tradition of professionalism and excellence, and we are excited for our future as we continue our journey to become a best-in-class state government agency. We are firmly committed to our family-like culture and are seeking to expand our team.

Minimum Qualifications

•Considerable knowledge of Windows Server or Windows desktop past and current system versions administration; and active directory, login scripts, PowerShell, Windows Utilities. Skill in VMWare virtual environment administration; network setup and troubleshooting; and technical troubleshooting.
•Ability to manage multi-tiered projects, support infrastructure, and applications workload in complex multi-tiered environment; to understand and satisfy Virginia State Police data security needs; to communicate effectively orally and in writing in English; to interact with users, agency, state, vendor personnel, and others contacted internally and externally in the course of work; and to respond to system emergencies on a 24-hour basis as needed. Please refer to the physical demand’s worksheet attached to determine the physical requirements for this position.
• Experience in computer science or information technology. Experience with Windows utilities and both current and legacy Windows server and desktop operating system versions. Experience in testing and supporting all layers of enterprise applications. Experience with VMware administration, backup and recovery technologies, and system performance tuning.
•High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Additional Considerations

•Certifications in CompTIA A+, Network+, Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA), Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) preferred.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Elements of the selection process include the screening of application(s); the interviewing of qualified candidate(s), to include pre-employment testing, a presentation and/or a work sample, if applicable; salary negotiation(s) if applicable; a background investigation; and a medical evaluation if applicable. The anticipated duration of the pre-employment process is determined by the successful completion of the above items.

Applications, cover letters and/or resumes shall only be accepted on-line through the PageUp recruitment management system at https://jobs.virginia.gov and must be received by 11:55 P. M. on May 28, 2025. Please limit resumes to four pages and cover letters to one page. Any additional attachments received in excess of this will not be considered.
PageUp provides a confirmation of receipt of your application, resume and/or cover letter submitted successfully. Please refer to your PageUp account to check the status of your application for this position. For questions, please contact the Employment Unit of the Human Resources Division at civilianemployment@vsp.virginia.gov.

The Department of State Police is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is to extend employment opportunities to qualified individuals on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

(V)alor (S)ervice (P)ride

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.