Senior Information Technology Specialist, Grade N28
Salary
$94,837.00 - $153,585.00 Annually
Location
100 Edison Park Dr Gaithersburg MD 20878 USA
Job Type
Permanent
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
2026-00287
Department
Fire and Rescue Services
Division
FRS 45 Technology Services
Opening Date
06/01/2026
Closing Date
6/6/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA
Exempt
About the Position
Please note: The salary range above represents this position's earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $94,837 to $149,311, based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) is a nationally accredited, all-hazards emergency response agency serving over one million residents across 500 square miles. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to create and enhance public safety through measures to reduce vulnerability and improve resilience.
What makes MCFRS an incredible place to work is the energy and purpose behind everything we do. Every day, you'll face new challenges and work with a diverse team of dedicated professionals who share a passion for service. Staff at MCFRS thrive in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment-where every day brings new challenges, opportunities to serve, and the chance to make a meaningful impact through teamwork and a culture focused on continuous improvement. If you're looking for a career where you can make an impact and be part of something bigger, MCFRS is the place to be.
MCFRS is seeking a highly skilled Senior Information Technology Specialist to join our Technology Services Section, Data Systems team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment where technology plays a critical role in the delivery of emergency services and improving decision-making and public safety. This position may be eligible for telework at the successful completion of probationary period.
Who we are looking for:
The ideal candidate will have:
What Youll Be Doing
MCFRS is hiring an experienced Senior Information Technology Specialist to help build and support mission-critical data applications that power emergency operations, analytics, and decision-making. In this role, you'll collaborate across the department and with other public safety partners to deliver reliable, secure, and high-impact technology solutions that contribute to the resilience of the organization.
As a Senior IT Specialist, you will:
Knowledge
Skills
Abilities
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Five (5) years of demonstrated experience in one or more areas of the information technology field, such as programming, systems analysis, or database design and management.
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science or a related field.
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience in the IT field(e.g., programming, systems analysis, data/telecommunications).Training and/or certifications may also be accepted in lieu of a full degree (e.g.,data engineering certification, dataanalytics/ architecture associate/professional, etc.)
Physical Ability: Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds (e.g., computer equipment).
Driver's License: Possession and maintenance of a valid driver's license from the state of residence is preferred.
Medical Protocol: This position requires completion of a Medical History Review with Drug/Alcohol screening
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
Preference for interviews will be given to applicants with experience in the following:
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at Hiring@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicants responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the Countys "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriffs office) are subject to the Countys ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
Leave Benefits
Our generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year. Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year. In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays. Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
Retirement Benefits
All permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans. Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years. Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary. All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals.
Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness
Montgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants who meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on their Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position. To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page. Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path.
Free Mass Transit Benefit
County employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro.
Reduced Child and Health Care Costs
Working for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year.
Employee Wellbeing
We deeply care about your holistic wellness. Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being.
Learn more about our wonderful benefits available to you once you join our team. Montgomery County Benefits
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MQ Question SENIOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (000551)
What is your highest level of completed education?
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MQ Question SENIOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (000551)
Do you have a degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field?
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MQ Question SENIOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (000551)
How many years of professional experience do you have in the information technology field in such areas as programming, systems analysis, computer operations, data control and preparation, and data/telecommunications?
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Does this statement apply to you: Ability to lift boxes containing computer support items and equipment such as printers, computers, modems and monitors up to 50 pounds?
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Do you have a valid Drivers License?
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Do you have Five (5) or more years of experience with Microsoft SQL Server, TSQL, SSRS, SSIS, Power BI; data modelling, ETL, and performance tuning for large operational datasets?
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If yes, please provide examples of your experience
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Do you have application development experience using: C#/ASP.NET, Python, modern API development (REST), and scripting for automation?
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If yes, please provide examples of your experience
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Do you have Platform & Identity experience using: Microsoft Azure or Power platform; AWS cloud platforms; SharePoint/Teams integration.
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If yes, please provide examples of your experience
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Do you have any of the following Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate; AWS Certified Data Analytics - Specialty or Solutions Architect; Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer; Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate/Professional ?
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If yes, please provide examples of your experience
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Do you have the following Security experience: Practical experience with vulnerability mitigation, hardening standards, and enterprise security practices?
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If yes, please provide examples of your experience
Required Question
Employer Montgomery County (MD)
Address 101 Monroe Street
7th Floor
Rockville, Maryland, 20850
Phone 240-777-0311