2 Information Systems Specialist I - COBOL Programmer Jobs in Springfield, IL
Illinois Secretary of State is Hiring an Information Systems Specialist I - COBOL Programmer Near Springfield, IL
Job Title: Information Systems Specialist I - COBOL Programmer
Division: Systems & Programming
Union: IFT
Location: 501 S Second St, Springfield, IL - Sangamon County
Salary: Starting at$5,366.00 monthly, commensurate with experience
Overview:
Under general direction, develops, modifies, and documents complex COBOL programs, primarily for mainframe systems. This position requires expertise in system design, including creating detailed flowcharts, system definitions, and ensuring quality through advanced auditing procedures; encompasses leading feasibility studies for system conversions, coordinating significant system and programming projects, and maintaining a thorough understanding of browser-based interfaces to mainframe programs. The job demands a deep commitment to accuracy, reliability, and efficiency in managing the technical aspects of application systems and data processing operations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Architect and code new COBOL modules to meet specific requirements. Integrate COBOL applications with other systems and platforms, ensuring seamless data flow. Periodically review and refactor existing COBOL code to improve efficiency and adapt to changing business needs;
- Address and rectify any bugs or system malfunctions to ensure uninterrupted operations;
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of code changes, system modifications, and updates for future reference. Ensure all development adheres to industry standards and best practices specific to COBOL and mainframe environments;
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including business analysts and IT operations, to gather requirements and ensure system alignment with business objectives. Provide technical expertise and guidance to junior developers and stakeholders on COBOL-related matters;
- Completes necessary education, training, and certifications to stay abreast of latest technologies effecting Illinois Secretary of State information security;
- Travels as necessary for education and meetings;
- Performs other duties as required or assigned.
- Requires working knowledge of systems design and implementation, including the way programs are written, compiled, and tested, the methods of operating computers, and the way data is transcribed into a form suitable for reading by computer.
- Requires working knowledge of the devices for capturing data for computers and the means available for receiving and transmitting data from remote locations to a computer.
- Requires working knowledge of the advantages and limitations of computer communication, and information retrieval systems as management information tools.
- Requires working knowledge of the methods, procedures, and techniques of conducting feasibility studies for converting to computer applications.
- Requires the ability to organize facts and findings, analyze data logically and to present results with clarity and comprehension, orally, in written or graphic form.
- Requires the ability to use and understanding of appropriate methods, tools, applications, and processes.
- Requires the ability to approach work in a rational and organized manner.
- Requires the ability to exercise sound judgement in analyzing, appraising, evaluating, and solving problems of a procedural, organizational, administrative, and technical nature.
- Requires ability to adhere to organizational standards for security, privacy, and ethics.
- Requires willingness to travel and possession of a valid Illinois driver's license as required by individual positions within the class.
- Ability to lift/carry, push/pull 0 - 50 lbs.
Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of two (2) years of college, with coursework in the computer science field AND 2.5 years of technical systems and programming experience as would be gained as an Information Systems Technician or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
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.
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.
Job Summary
Full Time
$73k-91k (estimate)
04/30/2024
05/13/2024
cyberdriveillinois.com
SPARTA, IL
200 - 500
1936
$10M - $50M
Public Administration
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About Illinois Secretary of State
As the second-largest constitutional office, the Office of the Secretary of State is visited by more Illinois residents than any other in state government. The office also is an important resource for educating citizens about issues that affect their everyday lives, including anti-drunk driving, traffic safety, school bus safety, securities fraud, literacy, and organ/tissue donation. The office's functions are described in the Illinois Constitution, mainly addressing the Secretary of State's duty to maintain official state records and the state seal. However, law and tradition have assigned ma...ny additional responsibilities to the office, which has one of the largest and most diverse collections of responsibilities of any of its counterparts nationwide. These duties are divided among 20 departments employing approximately 4,000 people, whose responsibilities range from maintaining the 20 buildings in the Capitol Complex, to overseeing the state's network of libraries, to preserving some of the state's most precious historical documents. Still, to many Illinois citizens, the Secretary of State's office is the place to go for a new driver's license or license plates. As such, Secretary White has worked diligently to enhance customer service, promote safety on Illinois roads, and strengthen the integrity of the office.
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