Batch Operator

vTech Solution, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing solutions firm is seeking a Batch Operator in Des Moines, IA, for a 12-month contract. The position involves assisting OCIO Operators within the IA Department of Revenue systems, with responsibilities including job scheduling, monitoring, and resolving issues. Candidates should be proficient in JCL and have experience with batch job environments. This role requires effective coordination and strong problem-solving skills to ensure smooth operations. The work shift will be from midnight to 8:30 am.

Qualifications

• Ability to coordinate multiple schedules and effectively manage time.
• Experience using JCL for job setup and troubleshooting.
• Strong analytical skills to resolve complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Assist with OCIO Operators at the IA Department of Revenue systems.
• Alert customers/programmers of potential problems.
• Report all job failures to Program Manager with assistance.

Skills

Coordinate Mainframe Batch Job Schedules

JCL (Job Control Language)

Control M

Troubleshooting

Data reconciliation

Job description

vTech can help you avoid the daunting task of writing and posting job offers, shifting through resumes and laboring through the lengthy interview process. Our Staffing solutions will allow you to elude those tasks and place topnotch, high-caliber professionals in the position you need to fill.

We use our expertise, knowledge, and global resources to deliver top-quality candidates and tailor our IT and Non-IT recruitment services to your needs. This allows us to deliver the required results in a timely manner that meets your schedule at a substantially reduced cost.

We pride ourselves for having one of thefastest growthrateand also thelowestturnover rates in the industry just 2.5 percent annually. We focus on the training and retaining qualified professionals with high personal and work ethics. With the help of our extensive database of internal candidates and CATS applicants tracking system, we can provide quality resources within the limited time frame.

We have also successfully placed hundreds of candidates in the areas related to Information Technology, Engineering, professional, Scientific & Clinical, etc. for both our commercial and government clients.

• Source:A recruiter sources candidates from various sources; the search starts from our proprietary database. Using advanced sourcing methods like social media, professional networking media, internal, and 3rd party job boards, we identify qualified candidates.
• Validate:A recruiter validates the candidates’ experience and skill sets against our client’s position.
• Initial Screening:Based on the position and the client’s work culture, the recruiter uses initial screening questions to determine the most suitable candidates.
• Submit:the recruiter will submit to the technical team qualified candidates who have passed the initial screening.
• Technical Screening:The technical team then prepares a matrix of the particular requirements and required experience for the position and using a list of questions and the results, re-validates the candidates’ technical skills.
• Background Check:Administrative personnel will provide a detailed background check, as required, per client agreement.
• On board:On successfully completing the above steps, the candidates are welcomed on board and assisted to ensure a smooth integration at the client’s location.

Job Description

Title: Batch Operator

Location: Des Moines, IA

Duration: 12 Months

Job Description:

This position will be assisting with the OCIO Operators with the IA Department of Revenue systems.

12:00 midnight to 8:30 am

• Some duties will include the following in addition to the requirements listed in the skill area:
• Alert appropriate customers/programmers of potential problems.
• Report all job failures and other problems to Program Manager and assist with resolution.
• -Report and coordinate resolution of all problems in the absence of Program Manager.
• -Assist and provide support to Program Manager
• -Knowledgeable in JCL

Reporting

• Distribute customer daily reports
• Provide statistics gathered from various sources
• Printing output
• Print nightly output
• Print state warrants
• Deliver output
• Resolve issues
• Escalate to duty officer problems that cannot be resolved

Required skills:

• Coordinate Mainframe Batch Job Schedules
• Change JCL (Job Control Language) as appropriate. The parameters that need changing include, but is not limited to: dates, tax types, & various data
• Schedule & submit daily, weekly, monthly & annual batch systems & monitor jobs for multiple systems for completion & monitor expected results.
• Verify job(s) set up and Networking accuracy (Control M). Trouble shoots Control M issues.
• Reconcile multiple transactions received from internal/external source(s) prior to loading them into the respective systems each night.
• The ability in Operating Department computer system(s) and equipment; troubleshoots in an entry level capacity with minimal supervision.
• Alert Program Manager of any problem(s) preventing the successful completion of a process or internal/external customer service issue.
• Use JCL (Job Control Language), Utilities and JES III to operate computer system(s)
• Experience in making changes to JCL as needed/instructed by Program Manager.
  

Additional Information

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