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Fiscal Systems-IMS/Cobol Developer

Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology
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Job Title: Fiscal Systems-IMS/Cobol Developer

Job Requisition ID: 46152

Closing Date: 04/16/25

Salary: $7,491.00 a month

Work Hours: M-F 8:30AM - 5:00PM

Work Location: (Hybrid) 607 E Adams St Springfield, IL 62701-1634

Union Position: Yes

Work authorization: US work authorization required at time of application. No sponsorship available. Not eligible for F1 OPT/CPT. Positions are W2 only and cannot be converted to a contract position. If you have questions about your work authorization eligibility, please email doit.recruitment@illinois.gov. 

Questions? Email doit.recruitment@illinois.gov

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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 Fiscal Systems- IMS/Cobol Developer for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) supporting the Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity, performing complex advisory functions in System Services. 

In this role, you will coordinate and maintain complex systems, design complex database systems, and coordinate the activities of project staff. 

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

 

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.
 

 

Essential Functions

  • Under administrative direction, serves as a Fiscal Systems- IMS/Cobol Developer for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT), supporting the Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO), performing complex professional and advisory functions in System Services.
  • Determines, analyzes, plans, designs, implements, and evaluates highly complex IMS COBOL/DB2 Database systems specifically as they relate to fiscal systems.
  • Coordinates and confers with the system users and representatives in analyzing and documenting system needs and objectives for maintaining or enhancing existing systems.
  • Serves as a project coordinator on highly complex projects independently planning, developing, and implementing techniques for gathering and interpreting data.
  • 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 the duties enumerated above.

 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to four (4) years of college with course work in computer science or directly related fields.
  • Requires three (3) years of professional experience in System Services or a directly related Information Technology field.

 

Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance)

  • Three (3) years professional experience in database administration, including the analysis, design, implementation, and evaluation of highly complex IMS COBOL/DB2 database systems related to fiscal operations, ensuring optimal functionality, performance, and seamless integration.
  • Three (3) years of professional experience utilizing TSO/ISPF, IBM MVS, IBM utilities, Panvalet, TELON, QMF, and IBM OS/JCL for system development, job control, and program management in a large-scale structured IT environment.
  • Three (3) years of professional experience providing technical consultation on software, utilities, and hardware for large-scale database systems, optimizing performance and supporting enterprise database development.
  • Three (3) years of professional experience coordinating complex projects, including planning and data analysis, providing technical guidance, managing schedules and assignments, and ensuring quality assurance and control.
  • Three (3) years of professional experience maintaining or enhancing fiscal systems such as Expenditure, Planning, and Control (EPC), Grantee Reporting, General Ledger, Close Outs, and Administrative Obligation by means of IBM MVS, IBM utilities, and TELCON.
  • Three (3) years of professional experience coordinating and conferring with system users and representatives in analyzing and documenting system needs for enhancements or maintenance.
  • 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 associates, vendors, clients, and others.
  • Developed verbal and written communications skills to present technical 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 travel in the performance of duties.
  • Requires the ability to work outside of normal hours to meet deadlines.
  • 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 to10 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.