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Software Technician (Information Services Specialist I)

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome

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To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents → Additional Documents section for each application.

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Sponsorship for Employment

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Disclosure of Salary Information

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history.  Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history.  To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.
Date:  Jul 1, 2026
Location: 

Springfield, IL, US, 62702

Job Requisition ID:  56466

Job Requisition ID: 56466 
Opening Date: 07/01/2026
Closing Date: 07/16/2026
Agency: Department of Healthcare and Family Services

BPIS: 08127

Class Title: INFORMATION SERVICES SPEC I (21161) 
Skill Option: Application Services - Information Technology 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated starting salary $5,834; Full salary range $5,834-$8,307/mo
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC063 Professional Employees, Educators,Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators,and Physicians AFSCME
Merit Comp Code: 

 

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.

 

 

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

 

Position overview: 

The Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) Bureau of Technical Operations (BTO) is seeking to hire an entry level software technician to join our team supporting the Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT). The DoIT Team at HFS is leading a transformation to modernize the way citizens interact with the State of Illinois agency responsible for providing a wide variety of healthcare and family services/benefits to Illinois residents. This position involves supporting the HFS infrastructure in the Database Management unit. The ideal candidate will be ready to grow and learn in this position. If you possess these skills and experience, we invite you to apply for this position with DoIT!

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 carry over 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

 

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.

Essential Functions

  • Under immediate supervision, serves as a Software Technician for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) supporting the Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) assisting in performing of professional assignments to support application development within the Bureau of Technical Operations (BTO)
  • Assists in establishing strategies for the implementation of vendor supplied software
  • Assists in conducting system administration and software support for computer software
  • Supports data and library management utilities such as Integrated Data Cluster Access method Services (IDCAMS), IEBCOPY, IEBGENER, SORT, FileManager, etc. utilized by the computer system
  • Receives notification and resolves basic software problems
  • Assists in conducting comprehensive studies on new software packages
  • 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, application services, or directly related fields
    OR requires satisfactory completion of an agency sponsored training program

Specialized Skills

  • Requires elementary knowledge of and/or experience with IBM Z/OS mainframe using TSO, JCL and IBM-supplied utilities
  • Requires elementary knowledge of and/or experience with Microsoft, such as Windows, Office, SQL, and SharePoint

Preferred Qualifications

  • Elementary knowledge of IBM Z/OS mainframe using TSO, JCL and IBM-supplied utilities
  • Elementary knowledge of Microsoft, such as Windows, Office, SQL, and SharePoint
  • One (1) year of experience analyzing data
  • One (1) year of experience preparing reports and other documentation
  • One (1) year of experience communicating with others at a variety of technical knowledge levels
  • One (1) year of experience maintaining satisfactory professional relationships with others

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 cellphone 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 ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 10 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
  • Requires ability to work outside of normal business hours to meet deadlines
    • The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Headquarter Location: 2200 Churchill Rd, Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Work County: Sangamon

Email: HFS.DPASApps@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

 

This position DOES contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. 

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

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