Location: Springfield, IL
Company: State Of Illinois
the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois. website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the Success Factors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered. Posting Identification Number: 33608 Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff? The Department of Innovation & Technology (Do IT) is seeking to hire qualified candidates with the opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative thinking, problem solving environment. This
position serves as a Technical Manager for Do IT/DPH organizing, planning, executing, controlling, and evaluating the IT activities of systems and developer analysts engaging in the full range of systems analysis functions.
In this role you will develop and implement policy and procedure for maintenance of Newborn Screen and Hi Track systems for the Office of Women’s Health (OWH). In addition, you will develop work breakdown structures (WBS) and task lists, sets target dates, resource scheduling, and objectives. If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities, and experience, we invite you to apply for this position with Do IT! 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: www2.
illinois. gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default. aspx Job Responsibilities 35% Under general direction, serves as the Technical Manager for the Department of Innovation & Technology (Do IT), supporting the Department of Public Health (DPH): Organizes, plans, executes, controls, and evaluates the information technology (IT) activities of systems and developer analysts engaging in the full range of systems analysis functions.
Oversees and participates in system design, software support, program development, maintenance, and enhancement of system environments. Develops and implements policy and procedure for maintenance of Newborn Screen and Hi Track systems for the Office of Women’s Health (OWH). Manages and directs subordinates performing support and maintenance functions with primary focus the OWH Newborn Screening and Hi Track systems. Evaluates needs and makes recommendations for maintenance, enhancements, and safety of operations area. Engages in data exchange programming utilizing standards such as HL7 and/or Electronic Document Interchange (EDI).
25% Serves as working supervisor: Assigns and reviews work. Provides guidance and training to assigned staff. Counsels staff regarding work performance. Reassigns staff to meet day-to-day operating needs. Establishes annual goals and objectives. Approves time off. Prepares and signs performance evaluations. 15% Develops work breakdown structures (WBS) and task lists, sets target dates, resource scheduling. and objectives: Recommends, develops, and implements policies & procedures primarily for the Office of Health Protection (OHP) and the Office of Women’s Health (OWH).
Compiles data for cost-benefit analysis and allocates resources. Provides project status reports to upper management. (Job Responsibilities continued) 15% Performs analysis of the business processes and needs of the OHP INEDSS system to identify business problems and propose business solutions: Analyzes business operations to gain understanding of the processes and improving the efficiency and effectiveness of its operations. Conducts and coordinates feasibility studies to determine users’ needs and requirements for computer applications.
5% Keeps abreast of new developments in the background check field: Continues education by attending meetings, training sessions, seminars, and conferences to increase familiarity with and maintain current on products, vendors, techniques, and procedures. Attends demonstrations and exhibitions related to assigned operations. 5% 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 four (4) years of college with course work in computer science or directly related fields.
Require prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in computer systems, computer programming, project management, systems analysis, or a related Information Technology field in a public or business Information Technology organization. Specialized Skills Requires three (3) years of professional experience in systems design, software support, program development, maintenance, and system enhancements. Requires three (3) years professional experience developing work breakdown structures (WBS), task lists, sets target dates, resource scheduling, and objectives.
Requires three (3) years of professional experience conducting and coordinating feasibility studies to determine users’ needs, and requirements for computer applications. Requires three (3) years of professional experience in data exchange programming utilizing standards such as HL7 or Electronic Document Interchange (EDI) in a public health environment. Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance) Three (3) years of professional experience in systems design, software support, program development, maintenance, and system enhancements.
Three (3) years professional experience developing work breakdown structures (WBS), task lists and setting target dates, resource scheduling, and objectives. Three (3) years of professional experience conducting and coordinating feasibility studies to determine users’ needs, and requirements for computer applications. Three (3) years of professional experience in data exchange programming utilizing standards such as HL7 or Electronic Document Interchange (EDI) in a public health environment. Three (3) years of professional experience supervising IT staff. Ability to analyze administrative problems and adopt an effective course of action.
Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships. Developed verbal and written communication skills to present technical information to others with clarity and precision. Ability to coordinate work activities of subordinates to achieve desired outcomes Conditions of Employment Requires the ability to pass a position specific, agency required background check. Requires the ability to travel. 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 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 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. Work Hours: 8:30AM - 5:00PM Monday - Friday Work Location: 422 S 5th St Springfield, IL 62701-1824 Agency Contact: Job Family: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics This position DOES contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
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You may receive emails from the following addresses: @SIL-P1. The Department of Innovation & Technology (Dol T) 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, Dol T delivers IT services and innovative solutions to customer agencies to improve services provided to Illinois residents, Dol T offers employees the opportunity to advance their careers, develop new skills and reach their potential, both personally and professionally.
Do IT 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, interaction, gender identity and expression, age, religion, disability, and interactionual orientation.
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