Agency : Department of Human Services
Opening Date: 8/31/23
Closing Date/Time: 09/19/2023
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $7,234 – $11,031 per month ($86,808 – $132,372 per year)
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Sangamon
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.
While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number 28-32-30035
Position Overview
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 the Client Systems/Vocational Rehabilitation Client Systems Unit Manager providing management direction and technical assistance for support and maintenance of the Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Web based Case Management System (WebCM), other Web apps plus supporting the remaining mainframe systems to better provide needed Information Technology services to the Division. In this role you will perform complex technical, analytical, and management functions necessary for the maintenance and utilization of critical application systems, receive and analyze user requests, and consult with user groups and other areas within the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT). In addition, you will assist in the management of projects by preparing recommendations on the impact of new systems against the department’s long-range plans, developing and maintaining work plans, and providing input on IT plans, budget impact statements, etc. This position also participates in training of new personnel assigned to Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) client development group and serves as working supervisor. If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities, and experience, we invite you to apply for this position with DoIT!
Job Responsibilities
- Under administrative direction, serves as the Client Systems/Vocational Rehabilitation Client Systems Unit Manager for the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) supporting the Department of Human Services (DHS).
- Serves as working supervisor.
- Performs complex technical, analytical, and management functions necessary for the maintenance and utilization of critical application systems.
- Receives and analyzes user requests.
- Consults with user groups and other areas within the DoIT.
- Assists in the management of projects by preparing recommendations on the impact of new systems against the department’s long-range plans, developing and maintaining work plans, and providing input on IT plans, budget impact statements, etc.
- Participates in training of new personnel assigned to Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) client development group.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with course work in computer science, management information systems, or business management.
- Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible computer experience in a computer-based management information system in a public or business organization.
Specialized Skills:
- Requires three (3) years of professional information systems development experience utilizing web development tools (Java, RAD, DB2 and/or similar tools.
- Requires one (1) year of professional experience integrating with mainframe tools (COBOL, VSAM, DB2).
- Requires one (1) year of professional experience performing systems analysis or business analysis.
Preferred Qualifications
- Three (3) years of professional information systems development experience utilizing web development tools (Java, RAD, DB2 or similar tools).
- One (1) year of professional experience integrating with mainframe tools (COBOL, VSAM, DB2).
- One (1) year of professional experience performing systems analysis or business analysis.
- Three (3) years of professional experience in coordinating projects.
- Three (3) years of professional experience leading or supervising a team.
- Ability to analyze administrative problems and adopt an effective course of action.
- Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships.
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
Conditions of Employment
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 ability to travel.
- Requires ability to pass a position specific, agency required background check.
- Requires ability to work outside of normal business hours to meet deadlines.
- Requires ability to use agency-supplied equipment (cell phone, laptop, etc.).
- Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.
- Requires ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 10 pounds. This is considered light work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(b)). Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
*The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description.
Work Hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm Monday-Friday
Work Location: 100 South Grand Ave E Springfield, IL 62762
Health & Human Services/DHS
Bureau of Application Management
Client Systems/Vocational Rehabilitation Client Systems
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@illinois.gov
Job Family: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics; Social Services
About the Agency: 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.
This position DOES contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
- A Pension Program
- Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
- 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
- 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually – (10 days in year one of employment)
* Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour Work Schedules (as applicable)
- 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
- Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
- 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program – A supplemental retirement plan
- Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
- 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
- Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
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.
State employees should include temporary assignments in the application profile. Temporary assignment verification forms can be uploaded to the Additional Documents section.
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