Mainframe Operating System Section Manager Information Technology Generalist Administrator 2
Mainframe Operating System Section Manager Information Technology Generalist Administrator 2
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THE POSITION
NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CSSC. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM JANUARY 21 2025 TO FEBRUARY 3 2025 YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.
Are you an experienced Information Technology (IT) professional with outstanding leadership skills If so the Office of Administration is eager to welcome an ambitious Information Technology Generalist Administrator 2 to serve as the Mainframe Operating System Section Manager. You will have the opportunity to manage a staff that performs administrative and highly advanced technical work in support of an IBM Mainframe with primary responsibility in Enterprise Server mainframe computing. Start a new chapter in your career with this exciting opportunity.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position manages the Executive Software Operating Systems Section within the Operations Division of the Infrastructure and Economic Development Delivery Center (PennDOT DCED PEMA) IED TSO. The mainframe computing environment includes a z16 series processor with z/OS mainframe based applications and x86 workstations running client applications. This section is responsible for providing PENNDOT with a 24x7 around the clock production system and an effective and accessible test environment that facilitates the application development process and end user computing.
The Executive Software Operating Systems Section is responsible for managing the majority of all executive and third party software for the mainframe computer located at the outsourced Pennsylvania Compute Services (PACS) Ashburn Data Center. All new software releases and upgrades affecting mainframe processing are coordinated and approved through this section to insure that the integrity of all operating system software and communications software is maintained by the consolidated data center technical support groups.Interested in learning more Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Fulltime employment.
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday Friday with a 60minute lunch.
- Telework:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) parttime. In order to telework you must have a securely configured highspeed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
- Salary:In some cases the starting salary may be nonnegotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email including spam/junk folders for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- One year as an Information Technology Generalist Administrator 1 Senior Applications Developer Database Administrator 1 Data Administrator 1 Information Security Specialist 2 or Network Administrator 1; or
- Six years of information technology experience that includes three years of technical information technology experience in applications development or applications maintenance network operation or network maintenance web site development or web site design database maintenance or database development data analysis and data model development administration of information technology security programs or other information technology support/administration services; or
- Four years of information technology experience that includes three years of technical information technology experience in applications development or applications maintenance network operation or network maintenance web site development or web site design database maintenance or database development data analysis and data model development administration of information technology security programs or other information technology support/administration services and an associates degree in any information technology field; or
- Two years of technical information technology experience in applications development or applications maintenance network operation or network maintenance web site development or web site design database maintenance or database development data analysis and data model development administration of information technology security programs or other information technology support/administration services and a bachelors degree in any information technology field; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Other Requirements:
- This particular position also requiresthree or more years of fulltime professional experience working in an IBM Mainframe Environment.
- You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements follow the link and click on Residency.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
- You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
How to Apply:
- Resumes cover letters and similar documents will not be reviewed and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date.Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law 51 Pa. C.S. 7103 provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans go to and click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us at .
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit develop and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race color religious creed ancestry union membership age gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin AIDS or HIV status disability or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
- Completing the application including all supplemental questions serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
- You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
