Processing Software Developer I (INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST I, OPT. A)
Springfield, IL, US, 62702
Agency: Department of Innovation and Technology
Class Title: INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST I - 21165
Skill Option: Application Services - Information Technology
Bilingual Option: None
Posting Date: 10/09/2024
Closing Date/Time: 10/23/2024
Salary: Anticipated starting salary $6,688/month; Full Range $6,688 - $9,745
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 3
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 42102
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 Processing Software Developer I and project coordinator supporting the Department of Revenue (IDoR). The ideal candidate will have professional experience in Microsoft SQL, SQL coding or VB.Net. This position coordinates and conducts difficult and specialized application development for systems and/or sub-systems of average complexity associated with the Processing Unit in the GenTax Integrated Tax System. If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities, and experience, we invite you to apply for this position 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 general direction, serves as a Processing Software Developer I for the Department of Innovation & Technology/Department of Revenue (DoIT/REV), performing difficult and specialized professional work in Applications Services in the Correspondence & Processing Unit of Data Gateway/GenTax
- Confers with users to determine needed changes and enhancements by conducting comprehensive studies and analyses of client needs and objectives
- Serves as a project coordinator for standard projects including small/medium size hardware/software deployments and installations
- Assists higher level analysts with scheduled and remedial maintenance to application services
- Keeps abreast of new developments in the Information Technology (IT) field by continuing education through attending meetings, training sessions, seminars, and conferences to increase familiarity with and remain current on IT 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 four (4) years college with course work in computer science or directly related fields.
- Requires one (1) year of professional experience in Applications Services or a related Information Technology field.
Specialized Skills
- Requires one (1) year of professional application development experience in Microsoft SQL, SQL coding and VB.Net.
- Requires one (1) year of professional experience working with the correspondence and processing portions of the GenTax Integrated Tax System, or similar system.
- Requires one (1) year of professional experience in manipulating and formatting various electronic files and data formats.
Preferred Qualifications
- One (1) year of professional application development experience in Microsoft SQL, SQL coding and VB.Net.
- One (1) year of professional experience working with the correspondence and processing portions of the GenTax Integrated Tax System, or similar system.
- One (1) year of professional experience in manipulating and formatting various electronic files and data formats.
- One (1) year of professional experience working in a large IT organizational structure.
- One (1) year of professional experience documenting processes and procedures.
- One (1) year of professional experience in procedures and techniques of conducting feasibility studies for system conversions and enhancements.
- One (1) year of professional experience leading and coordinating projects.
- Ability to analyze and diagnose system issues and coordinate efforts to resolve.
- 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
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 the ability to pass a position specific, agency required background check.
- Requires self-disclosure of criminal history.
- Requires the ability to use agency supplied equipment such as laptop, personal computer, work cell phone and any other required equipment or devices.
- Requires the ability to attend seminars, conferences, and training to remain current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to 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.
- Requires the ability to pass a tax compliance check.
- Requires the ability to travel in performance of duties.
- Requires the ability to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, short notice, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description.
Work Hours: 7:45 AM-4:15 PM
Work Location: 101 W Jefferson St, Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Agency Contact: Madison Beyer
Email: madison.beyer@illinois.gov
Posting Group: 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.
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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