Agency : Department of Innovation and Technology
Posting Date: 08/30/2023
Closing Date/Time: 09/13/2023
Salary: $4,010.00 – $5,620.00/month CBA Applies (anticipated starting salary for non-state is $4,010.00/month)
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Cook
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. TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED, IF TRANSCRIPTS ARE NOT UPLOADED, YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION
Posting Identification Number 30589
Are you looking for a rewarding career in a workplace that values their workers? 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 Data Processing Specialist on the night shift in the Support Services Section of the Department of Employment Security. In this role you will perform advanced production control and job analysis functions to ensure the timely and accurate processing of job schedules. In addition, you will perform diagnostic functions and utilizes problems solving and communication skills via user contact to resolve processing problems or failures. If you possess these skills and experience, we invite you to apply with DoIT!
Apply today to join the DoIT team!
As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:
- 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
- 10 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 his link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
Job Responsibilities
30% Under general supervision, serves as a Data Processing Specialist for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) supporting the IL Department of Employment Security (IDES):
- Performs advanced production control and job analysis functions to ensure the timely and accurate processing of job schedules.
- Prepares, modifies, and sets up job control language inserting the necessary data and files as required for specific computer execution.
- Edits and balances reports necessary to successfully process production jobs in compliance with the Support Services master schedule.
- Submits production jobs in compliance with established procedures.
- Analyzes and/or monitors Job Control Language (JCL) listing with Houston Automated Spooling Priority (HASP) of jobs executed to determine if programs, procedures, and variable information were accepted and utilized as expected.
- Performs complex output edits and corrects job control language parameters.
- Assists with developing master production schedule.
25% Performs advanced diagnostic functions and utilizes problems solving and communication skills via user contact to resolve processing problems or failures:
- Utilizes the latest computer technology for maintaining the accurate completion of master processing schedules
- Logs job submissions and documents any incomplete jobs on reruns.
20% Maintains maximum performance of mainframe and personal computer (PC) based systems in:
- Updates submission of JCL utilizing online and database technologies via Time Sharing Option/System Productivity Facility (TSO/SPF).
- Validates JCL listings.
- Prepares reports and records in accordance with established procedures.
- Files microfiche and JCL listings.
15% Reviews, modifies, and establishes new or revised production documentation in accordance with established Support Services standards submitted by the Systems and Procedures Division.
5% Keeps abreast of new developments in the Information Technology (IT) field:
- Continues education by attending meetings, training sessions, seminars and conferences to increase familiarity with and maintain current on IT products, vendors, techniques and procedures.
- Attends demonstrations and exhibitions related to assigned operations.
5% Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum qualifications
1. Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of high school
2. Requires three (3) years of previous related experience such as is typically gained at the Data Processing Technician level
OR
1. Requires two (2) years of college including coursework in the data processing field
2. Requires two (2) years of 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)
1. Two (2) years of experience performing advanced production control and job analysis functions to ensure the timely and accurate processing of job schedules.
2. Two (2) years of experience analyzing or monitoring Job Control Language (JCL) listing with Houston Automated Spooling Priority (HASP).
3. Two (2) years of experience with Time Sharing Option/System Productivity Facility (TSO/SPF).
4. Two (2) years of experience performing complex output edits and corrects job control language parameters.
5. Skill in monitoring consoles and entering keyboard commands rapidly and accurately.
6. Ability to identify and analyze system or production errors and correct accordingly.
7. Ability to write directives or instructions in a complete and concise manner.
8. Ability to gain and maintain effective working relationships with staff of all levels.
Conditions of Employment
1. Requires ability to travel.
2. Requires ability to pass a position specific, agency required background check.
3. Requires ability to work outside of normal business hours to meet deadlines.
4. Requires ability to use agency-supplied equipment (cell phone, laptop, etc.).
5. 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.
6. This position 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.
Education Degree
1. Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of high school
2. Requires three (3) years of previous related experience such as is typically gained at the Data Processing Technician level
OR
1. Requires two (2) years of college including coursework in the data processing field
2. Requires two (2) years of 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.
Work Hours: Su, Mon, Tues 6:00pm – 6:30am
Work Location: 33 S State St Chicago, IL 60603-2804
Agency Contact: Lois D. Green
Email: lois.d.green@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.
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.
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