IT Specialist

Overview IT Specialist #00046186-23100 Full-Time, Permanent position in Santa Fe, NM. Number of Positions: 1 Opening Date: 07-10-2026 Close Date: 07-24-2026 Target Pay Range: $31.978-$39.972 per hour or $66,514.24-$83,141.76 annually The First Judicial District Court is recruiting for one full-time IT Specialist in the Court Administration Division, Santa Fe, New Mexico. General statement of duties: under general supervision, perform technology support and analysis in the areas of client, field, and/or applications support. Responsibilities Serve as a point of contact for end users, vendors, and staff to resolve computer hardware, operating system, software applications, servers, networks, and telecommunication related issues. Develop software and hardware replacement schedules. Install, configure, and test protocols on various operating systems and platforms. Write login scripts, use templates, map network drives, and perform backups and restores of data. Plan and organize initiatives to integrate, upgrade, replace, install, and configure computer hardware, operating systems, software applications, servers, networks, and telecommunications equipment. Implement emergency plans, including disaster recovery procedures. Install, configure, analyze, and test computer images to develop baseline production images for staff. Download, install, and perform administrative tasks for operating system security patches to protect against malicious attacks and vulnerabilities. Maintain security on operating systems, software applications, and servers; update anti-virus definitions to protect against threats. Administer end-user accounts to ensure secure passwords and permissions are applied to files and folders to protect data. Migrate data between servers and maintain directory structures on servers. Create, configure, verify, and maintain tape backup jobs; restore data from backup tapes as needed. Set up, configure, and test delivered equipment to ensure proper operation. Provide on-site and remote technical support to judicial entities. Develop training manuals and procedures for judicial entity applications, processes, and forms. Review existing applications, execute test cases, and report test failures to vendors or developers. Provide technology application support and design, define, analyze, and implement application software and new processes. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration or Management, Project Management, Computer Science, Information Technology, IT engineering, or other directly related field. Education Substitution: Four (4) years of related experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis. Experience: None required. Work Environment and Physical Demands The work environment is office or court-based. A valid driver's license and travel may be required. The work schedule may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime. The employee must regularly interact positively with co-workers, clients, the public, judges, and justices. This job description is illustrative only and not a comprehensive listing of all functions performed. Benefits Medical/Dental/Vision/Rx; Short and Long Term Disability Insurance Programs; Employee Assistance Program (EAP) State-paid life insurance; supplemental and dependent life insurance Optional flexible spending accounts for medical, day-care, and travel expenses Paid time off, up to eight weeks Paid time off and retirement buyback Eleven paid holidays Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan Lifetime Defined Benefits Retirement Plan Flexible work schedules and alternative work locations Free health care, Rx, and lab work at Stay Well Health Center in Santa Fe Bilingual compensation Training and career development opportunities Higher education opportunities, educational leave, and tuition reimbursement May qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Overtime, holiday, or shift differential pay where applicable Physical fitness leave where applicable Benefit values may vary by job classification How to Apply To apply, submit a NM Judicial Branch Employment Application or a Resume and Resume Supplemental Form, along with proof of education. Materials must be received by mail, email, or hand delivery at: P.O. Box 2268 Santa Fe, NM 87504 #J-18808-Ljbffr