Data Center Specialist II

Office of the Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias
Job Title: Data Center Specialist II
Division: Data Center Services
Union: SEIU
Location: 2701 S Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, IL - Sangamon County
Salary: Range $4,264 to $7,151 monthly - commensurate with experience
Benefits:

Overview:

Performs technical functions in the operation and monitoring of the mainframe computer console and peripheral equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operates peripheral equipment; operates printers maintaining printing supplies.
• Operates main computer console for full range of computer services production; determines proper operating procedures to maximize production and minimize processing time.
• Resolves operation halts; analyzes machine load and operating time; effects remedial action on computer 15% rejections such as job control language errors, abends and systems restarts; performs systems splits or boots with assistance from a lead or senior operator.
• Prepares computer system for operation by loading programs and entering operating instructions; enters and interprets messages on the main console.
• Checks and edits production output for printing quality, receives and posts statistics on system availability; assures that computer time is correct, arranges computer output for delivery to users.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Education and Experience:

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years high school. Requires one year of experience in the operation of an on-line mainframe computer and associated terminals, tape drives, printers and other peripherals such as could be gained as a Data Center Specialist I or completion of an approved training program.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Requires elementary knowledge of computer functionality.
• Requires elementary knowledge of data processing concepts.
• Requires working knowledge of business practices and procedures.
• Requires working knowledge of difficult arithmetic calculations.
• Requires working knowledge of programming operating instructions.
• Requires working knowledge of automated job submission systems.
• Requires working knowledge of programming and job control language as it relates to computer operations.
• Requires ability to accurately input instructions and commands using a computer keyboard.
• Requires ability to effectively communicate facts, processes or work situations.
• Requires ability to react promptly and appropriately to unique situations.
• Requires ability to comprehend and carry out complex written and oral instructions.
• Requires ability to read, interpret and manipulate system utilities to correct error conditions and/or prevent potential operations problems.
• Requires ability to apply logic and reasoning to identify and resolve computer system operations problems.
• Requires ability to give technical assistance to and train lower level workers.
• Requires ability to understand and interpret computer operations procedures and to assign appropriate media to each phase of an operation.
• Requires ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential data.
• Requires ability to establish and maintain harmonious working
• relationships with co-workers and users and foster commitment and team spirit.
• Requires ability and willingness to work non-standard shifts.
• Requires frequent lifting, push, pull, carry up to 50 lbs. with occasional essential lifting up to 75 lbs.

Application Process:

• Please visit to 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 ) or Springfield ).

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.