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State of Illinois is Hiring a Programmer/Analyst (INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST I, OPT.A) Near Springfield, IL
Position Title: Information Systems Analyst I, Option A
Agency : Department of Innovation and Technology
Closing Date: 07/25/2024
Salary: $6,688-$9,745 per month
Job Type: Salaried
County: Sangamon; Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC063
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Proof of educational coursework is required. Acceptable proof of coursework includes unofficial transcripts, copies of official transcripts, account records (including screenshots) of academic coursework, and any similar documents created by an academic institution.
Posting Identification Number 39803
Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff? The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking to hire qualified candidates with the opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative thinking, problem solving environment. This position serves as a Programmer/Analyst, performing difficult and specialized professional application development services work for the mainframe team and Client Systems Disbursements Unit for the Illinois Department of Human Services. In this role you will analyze, write, debug, test and document new programs or update existing programs utilizing MVS, JCL, COBOL, EasyTrieve Plus, DB2, and Xpeditor. You will Interview system users to determine technical needs or desires. In addition, you will provide technical assistance to lower level professional staff on new or revised systems. If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities, and experience, we invite you to apply for this position to join the DoIT Team!
As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:
Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)
10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year
3 paid personal business days per year
13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years
12 weeks of paid parental leave
Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP) Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
Essential Functions
30% Under general direction, serves as a Programmer/Analyst for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) supporting the Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS):
- Performs difficult and specialized professional application development services work for the mainframe team and Client Systems Disbursements Unit.
- Analyzes, writes, debugs, tests and documents new programs or updates existing programs utilizing MVS, JCL, COBOL, JCL, EasyTrieve Plus, DB2, VSAM and Xpeditor.
- Evaluates test results to determine feasibility of conforming to desired system objectives of Disbursements EBT systems.
25% Prepares system flowcharts and system program and program documentation.
- Conducts program tests and evaluates results.
- Analyzes and diagnoses system issues.
- Recommends revisions as related to the Disbursement EBT application system
20% Interviews system users to determine technical needs or desires:
- Conducts comprehensive studies and analysis of related user needs to determine technical needs based on departmental policy of TANF, SNAP, KIDCARE, AABD, and GA in relation to the Disbursement EBT application systems.
- Presents information to others with clarity and precision.
Essential Functions (cont.)
15% Provides technical assistance to lower level professional staff on new or revised systems:
- Prepares plans for system development, implements systems, monitors usage and assists system users.
5% Keeps abreast of new developments in the Application Development field:
- Continues education by attending meetings, training sessions, seminars, and conferences to increase familiarity with and remain current on products, vendors, techniques, and procedures.
- Attends demonstrations and exhibitions related to assigned operations
5% Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to four (4) years of college with coursework in computer science or directly related fields.
- Requires one (1) year of professional work experience in Application Services or a related Information Technology Field.
Specialized Skills
- Evaluates test results to determine feasibility of conforming to desired system objectives of Requires one (1) year of professional experience in application development working with MVS COBOL, JCL and DB2.
Preferred Qualifications
- One (1) year of professional experience in application development working with MVS COBOL, JCL and DB2.
- Working knowledge JCL, COBOL, DB2, and VSAM databases and online and batch programming
- Ability to analyze and diagnose system issues and coordinate efforts to resolve.
- Developed verbal and written communication skills to present information to others with clarity and precision.
- Ability to gain and maintain satisfactory working relationships with others.
Employment Conditions
NOTE: Applicants must possess the ability to meet ALL of the following conditions of employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position.
- Requires the ability to verify identity.
- Requires employment authorization to accept permanent full-time position with the State of Illinois
- Requires the ability to pass a position specific, agency required background check.
- Requires self-disclosure of criminal history.
- Requires the ability to use agency supplied equipment such as laptop, personal computer, work cell phone and any other required equipment or devices.
- Requires the ability to attend seminars, conferences, and training to remain current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to job duties.
- Requires the ability to lift and carry objects or equipment weighing up to 10 pounds. This is considered sedentary work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(a)). Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and requires occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing.
- Requires the ability to travel in performance of duties.
The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description.
Work Hours: 8:30-5:00, M-F
Work Location: 100 South Grand Ave E, Springfield, Illinois, 62762 or 401 S. Clinton Ave., Chicago, IL 60607
Agency Contact:
Hilary Weston
Email: Hilary.Weston@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
This position DOES contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
The Department of Innovation & Technology (DolT) is the state's IT agency delivering an enterprise approach to statewide technology, innovation and telecommunication services, as well as policy and standards development, lifecycle investment planning, and cybersecurity services. With over 1,500 employees, DolT delivers IT services and innovative solutions to customer agencies to improve services provided to Illinois residents, DolT offers employees the opportunity to advance their careers, develop new skills and reach their potential, both personally and professionally. DoIT is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. We welcome and value employees with different backgrounds, life experiences and talents. It is the collective sum of our individual differences that provides a broad perspective, leading to greater innovation and achievement. In recruiting for our team, we recognize the unique contributions of each applicant regardless of culture, ethnicity, race, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, disability, and sexual orientation.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
- donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
- systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
Job Summary
Full Time
Public Administration
$80k-101k (estimate)
07/13/2024
08/22/2024
illinois.gov
SPRINGFIELD, IL
>50,000
2002
J B PRITZKER
$50M - $200M
Public Administration
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About State of Illinois
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