Junior Applications Developer/Analyst(Information Systems Analyst

Position Title: Information Systems Analyst I Option A Agency : Department of Innovation and Technology 
Posting Date: 5/20/2024 Closing Date/Time: 06/03/2024 
Salary:  $6,688 - $9,745 / month (Effective 7/1/24)
Job Type: Salaried 
County:  Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU:  RC063
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 Posting Identification Number 37788 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 a Junior Application Developer/Analyst supporting the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) performing difficult and specialized work supporting the Offender/Juvenile tracking system. In this role, you will analyze, design, test, deploy, and maintain web based online applications. A Junior Application Developer/Analyst interviews and consults with stakeholders and Application Support staff regarding revisions, maintenance and improvements to existing systems or development of new systems. 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:
Job Responsibilities 35% Under general direction, serves as a Junior Applications Developer/Analyst for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) supporting the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC):
Performs technical and advisory functions supporting the department's Offender/Juvenile Tracking systems, including the analysis, coding, and testing of the system. Writes detailed specifications that will be used to code and test programs. Coordinates programming activities with other professional staff utilizing Agile and DevOps methodology. Monitors the preparation, review and revision of program procedures, methods, and manuals 30% Actively participates in the analysis, development, coding, testing, and documenting of complex projects dealing with offender and juvenile management applications, programs, and systems, using Visual Studio, Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services & Entity Framework Core, Blazor, Bootstrap, Power BI, JavaScript, .Net, C#, Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Dynamics CRM: 
Analyzes stakeholder information technology needs. Contributes to feasibility studies, work plans, cost estimates and alternative approaches under direction of Senior Developers Plans and develops techniques to accomplish conversion to automated processing 15% Interviews and consults with stakeholders and Application Support staff regarding revisions, maintenance and improvements to existing systems or development of new systems:
Performs studies and analysis of user requirements for the population management systems 10% Develops and maintains cross-check and audit procedures to ensure accuracy of operations and to correct deviations from specifications.
5% Keeps abreast of new developments in Web Application Technologies and DevOps fields:
Continues education by attending meetings, training sessions, seminars, and conferences to increase familiarity with and remain current on IT 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. Requires one (1) year of professional experience in applications services or a related Information Technology field. Specialized Skills Requires one (1) year of professional experience in Web Application development including analysis, design, testing, deployment, and maintenance of Enterprise level web based online applications. Requires one (1) year of professional experience utilizing C#, Visual Studio, .Net, Entity Framework, SQL Server, Microsoft Azure, and Azure DevOps to design, build, integrate, test, and deploy Web Applications using continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to cloud based resources. Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance) One (1) year of professional experience in Web Application development including analysis, design, testing, deployment, and maintenance of Enterprise level web based online applications. One (1) year of professional experience utilizing C#, Visual Studio, .Net, Entity Framework, SQL Server, Microsoft Azure, and Azure DevOps to design, build, integrate, test, and deploy Web Applications using continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to cloud based resources. One (1) year of professional experience utilizing .Net to program customizations for Microsoft CRM Dynamics 365. One (1) year of experience working on a development team utilizing Agile and DevOps methodology. One (1) year of professional experience analyzing specifications and design logic to produce, test, debug, and deploy C# code with .net and Visual Studio to Azure DevOps. Ability to analyze data logically and exercise sound judgment in defining and evaluating problems of an operational or procedural nature. Developed verbal and written communication skills to present information to others with clarity and precision. Ability to gain and maintain effective working relationships with associates, vendors, clients, and others.

  Conditions of Employment 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. Requires self-disclosure of criminal history. Requires the ability to use agency supplied equipment such as laptop, personal computer, work cell phone and any other required equipment or devices. 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 ability to pass a drug screen. On January 1, 2020, the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act made it legal for residents over the age of 21 to produce, consume and sell cannabis in Illinois. Please note that although the law has changed, the Department will continue to enforce the Department's zero tolerance Drug Testing policy. The use of unauthorized drugs, including cannabis, by an employee, regardless of the position held is prohibited.  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. Requires the ability to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, short notice, evenings, weekends, and holidays. The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description.

 
Work Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm M-F
Work Location:  1301 Concordia Ct Springfield, IL ********
Agency Contact: Lois Green
Email:
Posting Group:  Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
This position DOES contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs).
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