• Local candidates required
• Candidate will work onsite at least four days/week
• Candidate must have valid driver's license and liability insurance, as they will drive a state vehicle

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is seeking a District IT Support Specialist. The District IT Support Specialist provides technical and help desk support that is out-of-scope and not provided by the Office of Information Management (OIM) and VITA/NG at the health district. The position serves as the point of contact for the district with OIM and VITA/NG. The candidate will be the "subject matter" expert related to agency wide applications and serve as the District Security Officer. The candidate will be responsible for conducting inventory of technology equipment and supports equipment deemed out of the scope of VITA/NG to include audio, visual, telecommunications, and stand-alone printers. This position provides user training as necessary. Provides staff training, data analytics, reporting, GIS coding and mapping as well as development of the internal databases and spreadsheets using tools such as the Microsoft Office Suite, etc. This roll will be supporting the staff at the Hampton and Peninsula Health Districts (HPHDs). Other duties as assigned.

**Local Candidates Required

**Candidate Must Work onsite 100% with some flexibility due to help desk support needs

**candidate be required to travel between HPHD locations within the district

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  Considerable knowledge in information systems management and a strong understanding of network topology-Required 5 Years
• Strong understanding of Microsoft operating systems and client/server architecture to support agency application troubleshooting techniques-Required 5 Years
• Experience using GIS software for data mapping-Required 5 Years
• Ability to understand network techniques and telecommunications systems to support application data sharing internally and externally-Required 5 Years
• Ability to coordinate and implement new data collection techniques-Required 5 Years
• Ability to install and support local software and printers that are out of the scope of VITA-Required 5 Years
• Provide webmaster and system analysis support-Required 5 Years
• Experience in training new users how to use applications-Required 5 Years
• Experience in analyzing current service delivery systems and evaluating impacts of new information system technology-Required 5 Years
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with a diverse staff-Required 5 Years
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT/Networking or Data Management, and/or equivalent combination of education and work experience-Desired
• Work experience in a healthcare setting with multi-disciplinary staff-Desired 5 Years