Agency : Department of Innovation and Technology
Posting Date: 09/22/2023
Closing Date: 10/05/2023
Salary: $4,331 to $6,221 per month CBA Applies; (Anticipated starting salary for non-state $4,331/mo)
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC028
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.
Posting Identification Number 31398
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 Production Control Lead reviewing new computer systems and applications extensively to determine acceptability to be run in a production mode and as a lead worker providing guidance and direction to assigned staff performing data process functions in Administrative Production Control. In this role you will confer with Information Management and Development staff and Technical Services staff relative to suggested system and documentation modifications. If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities and experience, we invite you to apply and 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 maternity/paternity 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
Job Responsibilities
25% Serves as designated lead worker for the Administrative Production Control Unit within the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT):
- Assigns and reviews work.
- Provides guidance and training to assigned staff.
- Advises immediate supervisor regarding staff work performance and provides input into performance evaluations.
20% Under direction, serves as Production Control Lead reviewing new computer systems and applications extensively to determine acceptability to be run in a production mode:
- Performs detailed analysis of process documentation, system flows, process flows, narratives, informational sheets, report distribution forms and Job Control Language (JCL) packages to ensure conformity to established standards.
- Reviews the new systems / applications to ensure compatibility with current system hardware and software.
- Maintains logs, control documents and online records according to procedures.
- Devises operating techniques to maximize production.
- Advises immediate supervisor of staffing issues or needs.
- Monitors production activity and provides direction to staff.
- Participates in the development and maintenance of 24-hour master schedule to ensure proper coding is in place for the scheduling of jobs/schedules for production processing.
- Reviews job schedule to ensures jobs are scheduled in proper sequence and priority.
15% Confers with Information Management and Development staff and Technical Services staff relative to suggested system and documentation modifications:
- Provides suggestions to improve application / system design.
- Evaluates changes to existing applications / systems to determine if modifications will achieve desired end results.
- Reviews job control language (JCL) listings, output summaries, failure codes and other pertinent information.
- Initiates appropriate corrective action in the event of an incomplete run due to data, software or hardware problem.
- Interfaces and manipulates mainframe computer systems components
- Serves in a 24-hour availability capacity for production problems.
- Uses PCs and the LAN to access tools including but not limited to Bluezone, TSO/ISPF, CA-Scheduler and/or ZEKE / ZEBB, Document Direct/Mobius, Visio, Microsoft Office Suite, Job Control Language and Operating System commands to create, modify and monitor the production job schedule.
- Produces production logs and statistical reports utilizing Word Processing and Spreadsheet software.
15% Monitors existing production systems to determine functions as originally intended and all documentation is current and in place:
- Develops problem definition reports and submits to Information Management and Development when undocumented system modifications are discovered or when problems are identified which need corrective action.
- Provides input to Information Management and Development and Technical Services relative to revisions needed to existing documentation or JCL packets.
Job Responsibilities Continued
10% Performs job staging and de-staging activities by verifying JCL listings for successful job completion:
- Identifies and analyzes error/abend codes and resolves problems.
- Verifies proper code is utilized to produce desired results.
- Implements overrides to the JCL and supplies the proper corrective action/restart parameter information to the jobs for abend resolution to achieve successful completions.
- Uses online view and report distribution software, such as, Document Direct/Mobius for research and analysis work for batch processing.
10% Assists in production planning and makes recommendations for development and implementation of software or procedures to improve scheduling and resource utilization:
- Works closely with unit supervisor on all special projects.
- Assists fellow workers and programming staff in the resolution of Job Control Language errors.
5% Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of high school.
- Requires four (4) years of previously related experience such as gained at the Data Processing Specialist level.
OR
- Requires two (2) years of college coursework.
- Requires three (3) years of previous related experience.
Qualifying state employees in the employee Upward Mobility Program may complete combinations of specific proficiency tests and training programs leading to a certificate of proficiency in lieu of the stated requirements for this classification.
Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance)
- Three (3) years of experience with the following production control procedures and job control language(JCL).
- Three (3) years of experience with 3270 emulation software such as BlueZone with utilization of Time Sharing Options (TSO/ISPF).
- Ability to serve as a team lead providing guidance, direction, and assistance to staff.
- Working knowledge of automated job scheduling packages such as CA Scheduler or Zeke/Zebb.
- Working knowledge of online view and report archival/distribution software such as Document Direct/Mobius.
- Ability to analyze data logically and exercise sound judgement in defining and evaluating problems of an operational or procedural nature.
- Ability to gain and maintain effective working relationships with agency officials, associates, vendors, clients, and others.
- Developed verbal and written communications skills to present technical information to others with clarity and precision.
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 the ability to lift and carry objects or equipment weighing up to 20 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: 8:00am to 4:30pm, M-F
Work Location: 120 W Jefferson St Springfield, IL 62702-5170
Agency Contact: Elizabeth Bridges, Elizabeth.Bridges@illinois.gov
Job Family: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
This position DOES NOT 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.
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