Information Services Specialist II, Option A (Salesforce Release Technician)

Illinois Comptroller; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) in Illinois is seeking a qualified Information Services Specialist II (Salesforce Release Technician). You will perform professional work in application services, coordinating Salesforce release activities, developing validation scripts, and supporting project tasks within deadlines.

The role requires two years of college in CS or related fields and one year of IT experience.

Qualifications

• Requires two years of college with coursework in computer science or related field.
• Requires one year of Application Services or related IT experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Salesforce Release Technician, coordinating releases and changes for Salesforce development teams.
• Assist in developing validation scripts and follow established procedures for releases.
• Support project tasks, help update project schedules and validation activities.
• Keep current on IT developments through continued education and training.

Skills

Salesforce

Release management

SDLC

Project management tools

CI/CD tools

Salesforce knowledge

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Two years college coursework (CS)

Tools

MS PowerPoint

MS Visio

MS Project

MS Teams/Azure

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Information Services Specialist II, Option A (Salesforce Release Technician)

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

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

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.

Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at [e-mail] or call [phone] for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.

Sponsorship for Employment

The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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.

Job Requisition ID:57870
Opening Date: 08/04/2026
Closing Date: 08/18/2026
Agency: Department of Innovation and Technology
Class Title:INFORMATION SERVICES SPEC II (21162)
Skill Option:Application Services - Information Technology
Bilingual Option:
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary:$6,460.00/Monthly - Full Range: $6,460.00 - $9337.00/Monthly
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: N/A

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.

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.

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 Salesforce Release Technician for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) performing professional work of an intermediate level of difficulty in application services, including carrying out assigned release/change coordination activities for Salesforce development teams. In this position, you will assist in developing validation scripts and perform related activities following established procedures to help maintain accurate and functional releases. Additionally, you will serve as a project team member performing assigned project tasks within established deadlines to meet project deliverables, including assisting the project lead in preparing and updating project schedules and validation activities. 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 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) & Dependents Care Assistant Plan (DCAP).
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility.

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 general supervision, serves as the Salesforce Release Technician for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT), performing professional work of an intermediate level of difficulty in Application Services, including carrying out assigned release and change coordination activities for Salesforce development teams.
• Provides support and problem resolution assistance for moderately difficult issues, referring complex problems to higher-level professionals.
• Serves as a project team member performing assigned project tasks within established deadlines to meet project deliverables, including assisting the project lead in preparing and updating project schedules and validation activities.
• Keeps abreast of new developments in the information technology field by continuing education through online training platforms, 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 completion of two (2) years of college with coursework in computer science or directly related fields.
• Requires one (1) year of Application Services or related Information Technology experience.

Specialized Skills

• Requires one (1) year of professional experience supporting and maintaining the Salesforce platform or similar platform, including assisting with installations, modifications, system tuning, or basic configuration tasks.
• Requires one (1) year of professional experience with release or change management activities with Salesforce or a similar platform, including assisting with validation scripts, deployments, or coordination tasks.
• Requires one (1) year of professional experience with system development life cycle (SDLC) using Waterfall or Agile methodologies to complete assigned application service tasks.
• Requires one (1) year of professional experience utilizing project management tools such as Microsoft (MS) PowerPoint, MS Visio, MS Project, MS Teams Azure or similar tools to support project tasks or documentation.

Preferred Qualifications (In order of significance)

• One (1) year of professional experience supporting and maintaining the Salesforce platform or similar platform, including assisting with installations, modifications, system tuning, or basic configuration tasks.
• One (1) year of professional experience with release or change management activities with Salesforce or a similar platform, including assisting with validation scripts, deployments, or coordination tasks.
• One (1) year of professional experience with system development life cycle (SDLC) using Waterfall or Agile methodologies to complete assigned application service tasks.
• One (1) year of professional experience utilizing project management tools such as Microsoft (MS) PowerPoint, MS Visio, MS Project, MS Teams Azure or similar tools to support project tasks or documentation.
• One (1) year of knowledge of continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) tools such as Copado, Copado AI, Copado CRT, Azure DevOps (ADO), OwnBackup, or similar tools to carry out assigned release-related activities.
• One (1) year of knowledge of Salesforce.com best practices and functionality as applied to routine support, configuration, or release-related tasks.
• Ability to assist release manager in creating, implementing, and coordinating new release processes in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.
• 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 communication skills to present technical information clearly and precisely to diverse audiences, including business owners, development teams, agency executives, and 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 and 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, etc.
• Requires the ability to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, short notice, evening, weekends, and holidays.
• 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 to 10 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.

Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm (work hours may vary)
Headquarter Location: 300 W Jefferson St, Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: [e-mail]
Posting Group: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

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

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.