Job Description

 Agency: Department of Innovation and Technology

Position Title: Senior Public Service Administrator Opt. 3

Posting Date: 09/11/2024

Closing Date/Time: 10/09/2024

Salary: Anticipated Monthly Starting Salary $11,250-$12,083 monthly

Job Type: Salaried 

Category:  Full Time 

County : Sangamon

Number of Vacancies: 1

Plan/BU: None 

****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****

Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. Please note that the Department of Innovation and Technology must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.

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 ID 41174

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 Mainframe Operations Manager managing and directing the 24/7 operations of input/output Control Services, Mainframe Software Services, and Systems Operations Center. In this role you will serve as a full line supervisor developing, maintaining and meeting production goals and objectives. In addition, you will perform project and system management duties for mainframe hardware and software and prepare Invitation for Bid specifications and Requests for Proposal technical and service specifications. 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:

 

Essential Functions

• Subject to management approval, serves as the Mainframe Operations Manager for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT)
• Serves as a full-line supervisor
• Confers with DoIT leadership, DoIT G/CIO’s, auditors, DoIT managers, and staff
• Performs project and system management duties for mainframe hardware and software
• Prepares Invitation for Bid specifications and Requests for Proposal technical and service specifications
• Coordinates with DoIT’s Office of Learning and Development to assist with the planning, development, and coordination of training events, conferences, and related development programs for CTO staff
• 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 completion of four (4) years of college with coursework in management information systems, data processing, telecommunications or directly related fields.
• Requires prior experience equivalent to four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in management information systems, data processing, or telecommunications in a public or business organization.
  
   

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years of professional experience supervising staff, including but not limited to, scheduling training, conducting performance evaluations, assigning and reviewing work, administering discipline, and identifying staffing needs.
• Three (3) years of professional experience with product life cycle management to include budgeting and strategic planning.
• Three (3) years of professional experience managing IT operations, services, or programs.
• Two (2) years of professional experience overseeing projects.
• Two (2) years of professional experience developing procurement specifications specific to IT hardware/software/services.
• Two (2) years of professional experience participating in, and responding to, internal/external audits.
• Two (2) years of professional experience with customer service including service support for ongoing operations, service level agreements (SLA), and key performance indicators (KPI).
• Ability to analyze administrative problems and adopt an effective course of action.
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.

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 State of Illinois.
• Requires the ability to pass a position specific, agency required background check.
• Requires the ability to travel in performance of duties.
• Requires the ability to serve in an on-call capacity.
• 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, etc. 
• 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 adherence to the revolving door restrictions outlined in 5 ILCS 430/5-45. Consequently, employees should be aware that in the event of receiving a non-State employment offer during state employment or within one year immediately following the termination of State employment, they are required to inform the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies (OEIG) of the Illinois Governor before accepting such non-State employment. Failure to notify the OEIG may result in the imposition of a fine.
• Requires compliance with the provisions outlined in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act, necessitating the occupant of this position to file of a Statement of Economic Interest. Pursuant to the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.), specific state officials and employees are required to annually submit Statements of Economic Interest to the Office of the Secretary of State, which will be accessible to the public for examination and copying. Employees subject to this requirement must also file a Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission, as specified in Executive Order 15-09. Failure to submit these statements in a timely manner may result in fines and penalties.

The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description.

 

Work Hours : Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5:00PM

Work Location: 201 W Adams St, Springfield, Illinois, 62704-1874

Agency Contact:

Brittany Vespa

Brittany.Vespa2@Illinois.gov
Posting Group : Leadership & Management

Revolving Door:
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”) or may be subject to a fine.

Statement of Economic Interests: 

This position is subject to Statement of Economic Interests filing as required by the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act. 

Term Appointment:
Candidates hired into a term position shall be appointed for a term of 4 years and are subject to a probationary period. The term may be renewed for successive four-year terms at the Director of the Department of Innovation and Technology’s discretion.

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.

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

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