Mainframe Operations Manager (SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR, OPT 3)

 Agency: Department of Innovation and Technology

Position Title: Senior Public Service Administrator Opt. 3

Posting Date: 09/11/2024

Closing Date/Time: 09/24/2024

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: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
 

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