Software Technician (Information Services Specialist I)
Job Location:
Springfield, VT - USA
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Job Summary
Job Requisition ID:56466
Opening Date: 07/01/2026
Closing Date: 07/16/2026
Agency: Department of Healthcare and Family Services
BPIS: 08127
Class Title: INFORMATION SERVICES SPEC I (21161)
Skill Option:Application Services - Information Technology
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated starting salary $5834; Full salary range $5834-$8307/mo
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:RC063 Professional Employees EducatorsJuvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinatorsand Physicians AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:
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 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.
Why Work for Illinois
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion equity and dedication that define our state. Whether youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible 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.
Position overview:
The Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) Bureau of Technical Operations (BTO) is seeking to hire an entry level software technician to join our team supporting the Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT). The DoIT Team at HFS is leading a transformation to modernize the way citizens interact with the State of Illinois agency responsible for providing a wide variety of healthcare and family services/benefits to Illinois residents. This position involves supporting the HFS infrastructure in the Database Management unit. The ideal candidate will be ready to grow and learn in this position. If you possess these skills and experience we invite you to apply for this position with DoIT!
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) & 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: Department of Innovation & Technology (DolT) is the states 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 1500 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 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.
- Under immediate supervision serves as a Software Technician for the Department ofInnovation & Technology (DoIT) supporting the Department of Healthcare and Family Services(HFS) assisting in performing of professional assignments to support application developmentwithin the Bureau of Technical Operations (BTO)
- Assists in establishing strategies for the implementation of vendor supplied software
- Assists in conducting system administration and software support for computer software
- Supports data and library management utilities such as Integrated Data Cluster Access methodServices (IDCAMS) IEBCOPY IEBGENER SORT FileManager etc. utilized by the computersystem
- Receives notification and resolves basic software problems
- Assists in conducting comprehensive studies on new software packages
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of dutiesenumerated above
- Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to completion of two (2) years of collegewith course work in computer science application services or directly related fields
OR requires satisfactory completion of an agency sponsored training program
- Requires elementary knowledge of and/or experience with IBM Z/OS mainframe using TSO JCL andIBM-supplied utilities
- Requires elementary knowledge of and/or experience with Microsoft such as Windows Office SQL and SharePoint
- Elementary knowledge of IBM Z/OS mainframe using TSO JCL and IBM-supplied utilities
- Elementary knowledge of Microsoft such as Windows Office SQL and SharePoint
- One (1) year of experience analyzing data
- One (1) year of experience preparing reports and other documentation
- One (1) year of experience communicating with others at a variety of technical knowledge levels
- One (1) year of experience maintaining satisfactory professional relationships with others
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
- Requires self-disclosure of criminal history
- Requires the ability to use agency supplied equipment such as laptop personal computer work cellphone and any other required equipment or devices
- Requires the ability to attend seminars conferences and training to remain current on methodstools ideologies or other industry related topics relevant to job duties
- Requires ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 10 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 ability to travel in performance of duties
- Requires ability to work outside of normal business hours to meet deadlines
- The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Headquarter Location: 2200 Churchill Rd Springfield Illinois 62702
Work County: Sangamon
Email:
Posting Group: Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics
This position DOES contain Specialized Skills (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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If you have questions about how to apply please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on click Application Procedures in the footer of every page of the website.
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