Information Technology Generalist 1 - SCI Huntingdon

Salary

$59,345.00 - $90,211.00 Annually

Location

Huntingdon County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-48254-01541

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

CR HUN Bus Off

Opening Date

04/24/2026

Closing Date

5/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

01541

Position Number

00095070

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

A4

Pay Group

ST07

Bureau / Division Code

00114203

Bureau / Division

State Correctional Institution at Huntingdon / Business Office

Worksite Address

1100 Pike Street

City

Huntingdon, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

16652

Contact Name

Yen Le

Contact Phone

Contact Email

THE POSITION

The Information Technology Generalist 1 role with the Department of Corrections at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Huntingdon offers a chance to directly support essential operations that keep the institution running smoothly. You will help staff work efficiently by ensuring technology is dependable and well managed. This role will keep you engaged as you solve problems and support many different areas of the facility. Seize this meaningful opportunity to build your information technology skills while making a real difference!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position manages the institution's computer systems and supports technology needs across all departments. The work supports critical operations, staff efficiency, and institutional security. As a Information Technology Generalist 1, you will perform the following duties:
System Oversight:

Monitor and support computer systems used throughout the institution to ensure they remain reliable and effective
Technical Support:

Troubleshoot hardware and software issues and guide staff in the proper use of equipment and applications
Equipment Management:

Coordinate purchases, maintenance, and inventory of computers, peripherals, and specialized security technology
Application Development:

Create and maintain in-house tracking programs that help staff complete tasks efficiently and meet operational needs
Vendor Coordination:

Work with outside vendors on equipment repairs, installations, and system updates across secure and non-secure areas
Network Assistance:

Support network connections, user access, security features, and data transfers for institutional and satellite locations

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the

position description .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
Telework:

You will not have the option to telework in this position.
Salary:

In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

Three years of information technology experience in applications development or applications maintenance, networking or desktop services, web site development or web site design, or other information technology support/administration services;

or
One year as an Information Technology Trainee or Information Technology Technician (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration);

or
One year of information technology experience in applications development or applications maintenance, networking or desktop services, web site development or web site design, or other information technology support/administration services, and an associate's degree in any information technology field;

or

An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:
Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
You must meet the

PA residency requirement . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the

link

and click on Residency Guidelines.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:
You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will

not

be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date .

Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to

www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html

and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION 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).
Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
You must provide complete and accurate information or:

your score may be lower than deserved.
you may be disqualified.

You may only apply/test

once

for this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.