Information Systems Technician I - DB2/SQL Analyst

Illinois Secretary of State; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Secretary of State is seeking an Information Systems Technician I to serve as a technical expert in database design utilizing advanced programming languages. The candidate will support various services while developing and maintaining data systems essential for the department's functions.

Qualifications

• Completion of one year of college in computer science or equivalent work experience is required.
• Elementary knowledge of hardware/software languages is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Creates and maintains data files for production and test environments.
• Develops and designs database structures to support user departments.
• Maintains documentation for data file structures.

Skills

Information Technology concepts

Database design

Data documentation

Analytical support

Education

One year of college coursework in computer science

1.5 years of technical systems programming experience

Job description

Office of the Illinois Secretary of State

Alexi Giannoulias

Job Title: Information Systems Technician I – DB2/SQL Analyst
Division: Data Center Services
Union: IFT
Location: 501 S Second St, Springfield, IL – Sangamon County
Salary: Range $4,962 to $9,512 monthly, commensurate with experience
Benefits: https://cms.illinois.gov/benefits/stateemployee.html

Overview:

Serves as a technical expert in an assigned area of database design and participates in the utilization of advanced programming languages and systems and programming techniques.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Under direction of senior staff creates and maintains the necessary data files to support both production and test environments when developing projects such for areas such as, but not limited to, Driver Services, Vehicle Services, Business Services, etc.
• Under direction of senior staff, develops, designs and implements database structures to support user departments such as, but not limited to Driver Services, Vehicle Services, Business Services, etc.
• Prepares and maintains documentation for the data file structures/design.
• Under direction of senior staff, assures the adherence for the standardization of data names within data files that correspond with data names defined in the Data Dictionary/Data Directory.
• Under direction of senior staff, coordinates with personnel from Systems & Programming, transaction processing specialist and Production Assurance the implementation of new database changes from a test environment into a production environment.
• Utilizing vendor supplied database tools, monitors the status of data files for changes, growth, etc.
• Maintains user contact by attending meetings to gain better understanding of user requirements in areas such as, but not limited to, Vehicles Services, Drivers Services, etc.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Education and Experience:

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of one year of college, with coursework in the computer science field OR 1.5 years of technical systems and programming experience OR any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Requires elementary knowledge of Information Technology concepts and principles, the theories and functions of computer systems, and the principles and techniques of Information Technology documentation.
• Requires elementary knowledge of hardware and software, languages, and procedures to provide assigned technical and analytical support services.
• Requires elementary knowledge of accounting and statistical theories, methods and practices.
• Requires working knowledge of the devices for capturing data and the means available for receiving and transmitting data from remote locations to a computer.
• Requires working knowledge of the principles and techniques of computer system documentation.
• Requires ability to effectively participate in and profit from formal and in-service training programs.
• Requires ability to analyze data logically.
• Requires ability to maintain satisfactory working relationships with others.
• Requires the ability to follow oral and/or written instructions and to carry out routine operations, once established, without further instructions.
• Requires sufficient oral and written communication skills for effective engagement with colleagues and internal users/customers.
• Requires awareness and adherence to organizational standards for security, privacy and ethics.
• Requires willingness to travel and possession of a valid Illinois driver’s license as required by individual positions within the class.
• Required to lift, carry and push/pull up to 50 lbs.

Application Process:

• Please visithttps://ilsos.applytojob.gov/applyto apply by completing the online application; you may also upload a resume, or other attachments as needed.
• Preference will be given to Illinois residents in the hiring and selection process, in accordance with the Illinois Secretary of State Merit Employment Code.
• Questions regarding this posting or Illinois Secretary of State employment practices may be directed to Job Counselors at our Personnel offices in Chicago (312-793-5515) or Springfield (217-782-4783).

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or veteran status, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability.