Information Systems Specialist II - Web Services

Office of the Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias

Job Title: Information Systems Specialist II – Web Services

Division: Systems & Programming

Union: IFT

Location: 501 S 2nd St, Springfield, IL – Sangamon County

Salary: Starting $6,309 to $11,244 monthly – commensurate with experience

Benefits: https://cms.illinois.gov/benefits/stateemployee.html

Overview:

Assists to formulate and define system scopes and objectives, performing difficult and specialized professional work, competent to participate in all phases of systems development or maintenance, applications analysis and/or programming activities, performs highly responsible technical work in the analysis and evaluation of operations to determine the needs of internet/intranet systems; analyzes designs, codes and tests complex internet/intranet processes; assists in performing data analysis work for complex internet/intranet projects; has advanced knowledge of browser based internet/intranet technology. May assist in new and existing software product evaluation responsibilities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• May serve as a primary programmer to writing complex internet/intranet processes in the JAVA programming language and interprets internet/intranet processes to understand logic flow for the purpose of creating technical data processing documentation, requiring attention to information detail; accesses code residing on the development serve in order to interpret, write, modify and document the application
• Works under close direction to review and assists in rewrites or development of complex programs; Performs routine activities in a structured environment; Interacts with and may advise users and management in planning, scheduling, and using specialized technical software systems
• Prepares, defines, modifies or designs complex data processing system definitions, forms, flowcharts, block diagrams and procedures; develops generalized and detailed systems design; converts symbolic statements of processes to detailed logical work flowcharts for coding; prepares comprehensive systems and programming documentation for complex systems
• Develops and applies advanced cross-checks and auditing procedures to assure accuracy and reliable practices in internet/intranet systems operations and to determine and correct deviations from specifications; resolves application intent, output requirements, data acquisition, and the use of internal checks and controls for programming functions
• Determines when to seek guidance regarding systems tuning and measurement functions of intermediate to large scope on hardware, systems, and network; May assist in the reviews of new vendor software releases/hardware upgrades.
• Performs a range of work activities to assist senior staff in the analysis of user hardware, software and communication requirements, selects components for implementation of new services or upgrade of existing services; Assists with the development of plans for hardware and software configurations, network connections, installation schedules and training plans; May assist in the installation of required components; May have some external contact with customers or provide ongoing support to end users
• Coordinates major internet/intranet projects including planning, scheduling and coordination of programmers and analysts to develop operational procedures related to implementation
• Perform other duties as required or assigned
  
  

Education and Experience:

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of three years of college, with coursework in the computer science field or 3.5 years of technical systems and/or programming experience as would be gained as an Information Systems Technician or any equivalent combination of education and experience and/or IT project management.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Requires the ability to organize facts and findings, analyze data logically and to present results with clarity and comprehension, orally, in written or graphic form
• Requires the ability to use and understand appropriate methods, tools, applications, and processes
• Requires the ability to approach work in a rational and organized manner.
• Requires the ability to exercise sound judgement in analyzing, appraising, evaluating, and solving problems of a procedural, organizational, administrative, and technical nature.
• Requires ability to adhere to organizational standards for security, privacy, and ethics
• Requires extensive knowledge of the devices for capturing data for computers and the means available for receiving and transmitting data from remote locations to a computer.
• Requires extensive knowledge of the advantages and limitations of computer communication, and information retrieval systems as management information tools.
• Requires extensive knowledge of systems design and implementation, including the way programs are written, compiled, and tested, the methods of operating computers, and the way data is transcribed into a form suitable for reading by computer
• Requires extensive knowledge of the methods, procedures, and techniques of conducting feasibility studies for converting to computer applications
• Requires willingness to travel and possession of a valid Illinois driver’s license as required by individual positions within the class
  
  

Application Process:

• Please visit: https://ilsos.applytojob.gov/apply to apply by completing the online application; you may also upload a resume or other attachments as needed
• Preference will be given to Illinois residents in the hiring and selection process, in accordance with the Illinois Secretary of State Merit Employment Code
• Questions regarding this posting or Illinois Secretary of State employment practices may be directed to Job Counselors at our Personnel offices in Chicago (312-793-5515) or Springfield (217-782-4783).
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States.

Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or veteran status, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability.

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