Database Administration Specialist I (INFORMATION SERVICES SPECIALIST I OPT S) (UMP)
Springfield, IL, US, 62702
Agency: Department of Innovation and Technology
Class Title: INFORMATION SERV SPECIALIST I - 21161
Skill Option: Systems Services - Information Technology - UMP Certification
Bilingual Option: None
Posting Date: 10/22/2024
Closing Date/Time: 11/04/2024
Salary: Anticipated starting salary $5,423/month; Full Range $5,423 - $7,721
Job Type: Salaried
Category: 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.
Proof of educational coursework is required. Acceptable proof of coursework includes unofficial transcripts, copies of official transcripts, account records (including screenshots) of academic coursework, and any similar documents created by an academic institution.
Posting Identification Number 42321
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 a Database Administration Specialist I, assisting in performing a range of applications services of a limited complexity in supporting DB2, SQL Server and the enhancement and maintenance of system applications. In this role you will assist IT staff in coding and testing of business objects and receive instructions in understanding and applying modern systems methodology and standard operating procedures in performing the structure phases of a system lifecycle. If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities and experience, we invite you to apply 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
- 12 weeks of paid parental 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
Essential Functions
- Under immediate supervision, serves as a Database Administration Specialist I for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT), supporting the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR), assisting in performing limited assignments in DB2 and SQL Server environments including SQL Server Reporting Services and the operating system environments the products run on.
- Performs application programming support of limited complexity, supporting, maintaining, and developing scripts and programs in support of DB2 and SQL Server.
- Receives instructions in understanding and applying modern systems methodology and standard operating procedures in performing the structured phases of a system lifecycle.
- Keeps abreast of new developments in the Information Technology field by continuing education through meetings, training sessions, seminars, and conferences to increase familiarity with and remain current on products, vendors, techniques, and procedures.
- 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 completion of two (2) years of college with course work in computer science or directly related fields.
OR
- Requires satisfactory completion of an agency sponsored training program.
Preferred Qualifications
- Elementary knowledge of Client/Server concepts.
- Elementary knowledge of technical mainframe or PC software.
- Elementary knowledge of VB.net or C#.
- Elementary knowledge of relational databases such as DB2 or SQL Server.
- Elementary knowledge of coding or testing of business objects.
- Elementary knowledge of application programming support.
- Elementary knowledge of Information Technology documentation.
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 the ability to verify identity.
- Requires employment authorization to accept permanent full-time position with the State of Illinois.
- 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 ability to pass a tax compliance check.
- Requires ability to lift and carry objects 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.
- Requires ability to travel in performance of duties.
The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description.
Work Hours: M-F; 7:45 AM-4:15 PM
Work Location: Springfield - 101 W Jefferson St
Agency Contact: Madison Beyer
Email: madison.beyer@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
This title is within the Upward Mobility Program. General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Title Descriptions. To utilize upward mobility contractual rights for this position, employees must apply internally and must upload a copy of the UMP grade notice to their application documents prior to submission. UMP grades can be uploaded to the Additional Documents OR Grade Documentation section of the application.
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.
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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.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
- donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
- systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
Nearest Major Market: Springfield