Production Control Lead (Data Processing Administrative Specialist)

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 Production Control Lead performing coordinative functions for large complex information processing operations. In this role, you will serve as a designated lead worker by assisting lower-level staff with the migration of all programs, control files, and procedures (Job Control Language (JCL) within the various production libraries for DoIT supported agencies. In addition, you will analyze, develop, and maintain Disaster Recovery procedures for all production libraries and files which includes the systems that have been identified as critical applications or all-encompassing DoIT supported systems. 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 direction, serves as the Production Control Lead for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT), performing coordinative functions for large complex information processing operations and assists subordinate staff in establishing critical production backups for environments on the mainframe according to agency standards.
• Serves as designated lead worker.
• Assists lower-level staff with the migration of all programs, control files, and procedures (Job Control Language (JCL) within the various production libraries for DoIT supported agencies.
• Analyzes, develops, and maintains Disaster Recovery procedures for all production libraries and files which includes the systems that have been identified as critical applications referred to as Category One or life-threatening applications to ensure Disaster Recovery is accurate and all-encompassing for DoIT supported systems.
• Maintains and updates requests regarding Space Allocation Management System by entering required information through submission of mainframe jobs to gather details regarding space, size, percentages, and performs pan scans.
• Maintains Agency procedures and all requirements necessary for the use and control of Library Administration and Document Direct/Mobius View environments.
• Prepares and produces monthly statistical reports of Library and Document Direct/Mobius View data and production logs for DoIT supported agencies utilizing various Personal Computer (PC) based software packages including but not limited to Flowchart (Visio), Power Point, Excel, and Microsoft Word.
• Keeps abreast of new developments in the information technology field by continuing education through online training platforms, 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 high school.
• Requires four (4) years of previously related experience such as gained at the Data Processing Specialist level.

OR

• Requires two (2) years of college coursework.
• Requires three (3) years of previous related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years of professional experience in mainframe production control, including setting up, scheduling, and submitting jobs using automated scheduling software such as CA-Scheduler.
• Three (3) years of professional experience conducting error analysis and resolution using Time Sharing Options (TSO) and Interactive System Productivity Facility (ISPF) within BlueZone (TN3270 sessions).
• Three (3) years of professional experience utilizing online view and report archival/distribution software such as Document Direct/Mobius View to support mainframe operations.
• Three (3) years of professional experience analyzing, developing, and maintaining Disaster Recovery (DR) procedures for production libraries and critical applications (Category One/life-threatening applications).
• Three (3) years of professional experience preparing and generating monthly statistical reports on Library and Document Direct/Mobius View data and production logs utilizing PC-based software such as Visio, PowerPoint, Excel, and Microsoft Word.
• Extensive knowledge of managing Space Allocation Management System (SAMS) requests, including submitting and monitoring mainframe jobs to gather details on storage space, size, and utilization percentage.
• Ability to analyze data logically and exercise sound judgement in defining and evaluating problems of an operational or procedural nature.
• Ability to gain and maintain effective working relationships with agency officials, associates, vendors, clients, and others.
• Ability to coordinate the activities of work associates to achieve desired results.
• 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 and requires self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Requires the ability to travel in performance of duties.
• Requires the ability to work outside of normal hours to meet deadlines.
• Requires the ability to serve in an on-call capacity.
• Requires the ability to use agency supplied equipment such as laptop, personal computer, work cell phone, etc.
• 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 10 pounds. This is considered sedentary work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(a)). Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and requires occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing.
• The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description.

About the Agency

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.