Illinois Secretary of State
Information Systems Specialist I - General Services
Illinois Secretary of State, Springfield, Illinois, us, 62777
Office of the Illinois Secretary of State
Alexi Giannoulias Job Title:
Information Systems Specialist I Division:
Information Technology - General Services Union:
IFT Location:
501 S Second St, Springfield, IL - Sangamon County Salary:
Salary starting at $5,483.00 monthly, commensurate with experience
Overview:
Performs highly responsible technical work in the analysis and evaluation of operations to determine needed revisions of existing information systems or needed conversion to computer-based information systems; analyzes, designs, codes and tests complex programs and operational routines; as a senior team member, assists in performing data analysis work for complex projects; has working knowledge of the browser-based interface to mainframe programs. (HTML and JavaScript).
Duties and Responsibilities:
Writes complex computer programs in the COBOL programming language and interprets program to understand logic flow for the purpose of creating technical data processing documentation, requiring attention to information detail; access programs residing on the mainframe via timesharing in order to interpret, write, modify and document the programs. Prepares, defines modifies or designs complex data processing system definitions, forms, flowcharts, bock 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 information systems operations and to determine and correct deviations from specifications; resolve program intent, output requirement, data acquisition and the use of internal checks and controls for programming functions. Coordinates and directs feasibility studies to determine the practicality and economics of converting to information systems; develops data system specifications in the overall design; develops and coordinates the development of systems and programming logic diagrams and flowcharts necessary to accomplish the conversion. Coordinates major systems and programming projects including planning, scheduling and coordination of programmers and analyst to develop operational procedures related to implementation. Takes responsibility for portions of the highly technical aspects of application systems. Performs other duties as required or assigned. Minimum Requirements:
Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of two (2) years of college, with Computer Science coursework andtwo and one-half (2.5) years of technical systems and programming experience as would be gained as an Information Systems Technician. Requires lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds. Requires a valid Illinois Driver's License. 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.
Alexi Giannoulias Job Title:
Information Systems Specialist I Division:
Information Technology - General Services Union:
IFT Location:
501 S Second St, Springfield, IL - Sangamon County Salary:
Salary starting at $5,483.00 monthly, commensurate with experience
Overview:
Performs highly responsible technical work in the analysis and evaluation of operations to determine needed revisions of existing information systems or needed conversion to computer-based information systems; analyzes, designs, codes and tests complex programs and operational routines; as a senior team member, assists in performing data analysis work for complex projects; has working knowledge of the browser-based interface to mainframe programs. (HTML and JavaScript).
Duties and Responsibilities:
Writes complex computer programs in the COBOL programming language and interprets program to understand logic flow for the purpose of creating technical data processing documentation, requiring attention to information detail; access programs residing on the mainframe via timesharing in order to interpret, write, modify and document the programs. Prepares, defines modifies or designs complex data processing system definitions, forms, flowcharts, bock 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 information systems operations and to determine and correct deviations from specifications; resolve program intent, output requirement, data acquisition and the use of internal checks and controls for programming functions. Coordinates and directs feasibility studies to determine the practicality and economics of converting to information systems; develops data system specifications in the overall design; develops and coordinates the development of systems and programming logic diagrams and flowcharts necessary to accomplish the conversion. Coordinates major systems and programming projects including planning, scheduling and coordination of programmers and analyst to develop operational procedures related to implementation. Takes responsibility for portions of the highly technical aspects of application systems. Performs other duties as required or assigned. Minimum Requirements:
Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of two (2) years of college, with Computer Science coursework andtwo and one-half (2.5) years of technical systems and programming experience as would be gained as an Information Systems Technician. Requires lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds. Requires a valid Illinois Driver's License. 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.