Agency : Department of Innovation and Technology
Posting Date: 08/22/2023
Closing Date: 09/05/2023
Salary: $5,844.00 to $8,789.00 per month/ Anticipated salary for non-state $5,844.00)
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.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number 30338
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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 Lead Analyst, developing custom agency computer applications, updating the agency public website, testing, and developing programming modifications.
Apply today 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
- 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 this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
Job Responsibilities
35% 1. Under general direction, serves as the Lead Analyst for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) supporting the Illinois State Fire Marshal (SFM):
- Develops custom agency computer applications.
- Writes programs for all data entry screens, reports, system controls, and other outputs for agency computer programs.
- Codes, tests, and troubleshoots programs utilizing the Microsoft ASP.NET development environment.
- Refines data and formats final product.
- Maintains and modifies programs.
- Makes approved changes by amending flow charts.
- Develops detailed programming logic, and coding changes.
- Writes new program code using prescribed specifications.
- Evaluates simple interrelationships between programs to determine whether a contemplated change in one part of a program would cause unwanted results in a related part.
- Utilizes jQuery/Java Script, or HTML, MS SharePoint, MS Office Suite, MS Project, MS Visio, Crystal Reports, Microsoft Visual Studio and Adobe in performance of job duties.
30% 2. Updates the agency public website:
- Posts information to agency website.
- Develops and maintain agency website structure.
- Develops small applications for web publication.
- Reviews agency web site material periodically to remove out-date materials.
15% 3. Tests and develops programming modifications:
- Documents using agency standard procedures.
- Works with agency users to develop and execute test plans.
- Maintains the appropriate documentation of the testing processes using SharePoint services.
10% 4. Maintains software library of all system programming and modifications using Microsoft’s version control technology:
- Maintains all required documentation of all systems programming.
5% 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% 6. 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 four (4) years college with course work in computer science or directly related Information Technology (IT) fields.
- Requires one (1) year of professional experience in Applications Services or a related Information Technology (IT) field
Specialized Skills
- Requires one (1) year of professional experience with ASP.Net Framework, jQuery/Java Script, or HTML.
- Requires one (1) year of professional experience in custom application development.
- Requires one (1) year of professional experience in MS SharePoint, MS Office Suite, MS Project, or MS Visio.
- Requires one (1) year of professional experience Adobe capabilities to create, extend and configure templates and components.
Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance)
- One (1) year professional programming experience in Microsoft ASP.NET Software.
- One (1) year of professional experience in custom application development.
- One (1) year of professional experience in MS SharePoint, MS Office Suite, MS Project, or MS Visio.
- One (1) year of professional experience Adobe capabilities to create, extend and configure templates and components.
- Extensive knowledge of personal computers, server administration and repair.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Visual Studio
- Ability to create Crystal Reports or Adobe Forms experience.
- Working knowledge of the methods, procedures, and techniques of conducting feasibility studies for system conversions and enhancements.
- Ability to analyze data logically and exercise sound judgment in defining and evaluating problems of an operational or procedural nature.
- Ability to coordinate the activities of work associates to achieve desired results.
- Ability to maintain satisfactory working relationships with others.
- Developed verbal and written communication skills to present information to others with clarity and precision.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires ability to travel.
- Requires ability to work overtime OR serve on an on-call basis.
- 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.
Work Hours: 8:30am to 5:00pm, M-F
Work Location: 1035 Stevenson Dr Springfield, IL 62703-4259
Agency Contact: Jessica.Jordan2@illinois.gov
Job Family: 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.
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- donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
- systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com