IT System Administrator 2 (07-5267)

Job Description

This recruitment is exempt from the Hiring Freeze (Administrative Order 358).

ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS!

The Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Administrative Services, is recruiting for an

IT System Administrator 2!

No Cover Letter Required!

This position is in the General Government Unit (GGU) at a Range 23.

This position is located in Juneau. However, this position may be relocated within Alaska with necessary approvals where infrastructure allows.

What You Will Be Doing:

The primary focus of this mainframe developer position is to act as a systems architect for the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOLWD) mission critical Unemployment Insurance (UI) Benefits and (UI) Tax programs. The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing, configuring, modifying, and maintaining multiple systems across the DOL Enterprise, coding bug fixes and enhancements primarily with Mainframe tools, Broadcom Gen, DB2, COBOL, CICS, SQL Server, tso, xTrace, GuardIEn and Team Foundation Server.

The successful applicant should be completely proficient and control all aspects of the functional responsibilities of design and systems analysis.

Our Mission, Values, and Culture:

The Department of Labor and Workforce Development’s (DOLWD), mission is to support job seekers, workers and employers living in the state of Alaska. As part of the Department’s IT staff, the IT System Administrator 2 position plays an important role in providing support to all Divisions in achieving their missions to help both employers and the Alaskan workforce. The various divisions provide or support training programs, vocational education, vocational rehabilitation & more to support and enhance the workforce in Alaska.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

The Administrative Services Division, Technical Services section, provides a welcoming and supportive work environment with excellent opportunities for career advancement. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with other members of the team - weekly meetings are held to facilitate communications and keep staff up to date. We actively encourage and support continuing education and training to stay current with emerging technologies. Furthermore, hybrid telework may be an option after successful completion of probation and subject to approval by the Division Director.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:

This position is stationed at the Department of Labor & Workforce Development Building in Juneau, Alaska. The building is located along the waterfront, next to the Seawalk & Overstreet Park and there is plenty of employee parking.

Who We Are Looking For:

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

Computer Languages

: Knowledge of computer languages and their applications to enable a system to perform specific functions.

Requirements Analysis

: Knowledge of the principles and methods to identify, analyze, specify, design, and manage functional and infrastructure requirements; includes translating functional requirements into technical requirements used for logical design or presenting alternative technologies or approaches.

Software Development

: Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools for designing, developing, and testing software in a given environment.

To view the general description and example of duties for the position, please go to the following link:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs

Minimum Qualifications

Competency Based Minimum Qualifications Instructions

This job class uses competency based minimum qualifications.

Please ensure your application

(through work history, volunteer experience (duties summary), training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports how you have gained the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors (competencies) and that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.

Competency Description

The competency description(s) listed below have been designed to promote a common understanding of the essential elements of the job class. They highlight the more general and customary knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), tasks, and behaviors used to describe the competency. They typically list expectations, as opposed to specific tasks, and are to be used only as parameters and guidelines. A competency’s description is not intended to exclusively define every KSA, task, and behavior needed to successfully meet the competency, but rather to provide the manager/agency with a broad reference of options as to how an applicant can meet the job expectation.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in:

Hardware:

Knowledge of specifications, uses, and types of computer or computer-related equipment.

Infrastructure Design:

Knowledge of the architecture and typology of software, hardware, and networks, including LANS, WANS, and telecommunications systems, their components and associated protocols and standards, and how they operate and integrate with one another and with associated controlling software.

Operating Systems:

Knowledge of computer network, desktop, and mainframe operating systems and their applications.

Systems Integration:

Knowledge of the principles, methods, and procedures for installing, integrating, and optimizing information systems components.

Systems Testing and Evaluation:

Knowledge of principles, methods, and tools for analyzing and developing systems testing and evaluation procedures and technical characteristics of IT systems, including identifying critical operational issues.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

Training in computer science, information technology, system administration, or a similar field and professional experience in database, network, or system administration.

Special Note:

“Competencies” means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation.

“Typically gained by” means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job.

“Training” means the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom, on-line, self-study, and on-the-job), from accredited and unaccredited sources, and long-duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs.

“Professional experience” means work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the power or right to decide or act according to one's own judgment.

“Progressively responsible” means indicating growth and/or advancement in complexity, difficulty, or level of responsibility.

Additional Required Information

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PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS & INFORMATION CAREFULLY

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THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY

This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants must meet

Alaska Residency Requirements

in order to be considered for employment at this time.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

For your application to be evaluated you

must

answer the Supplemental Questions.

The State of Alaska (SOA) uses four levels of proficiency to measure and describe an applicant’s level of competence in applying certain behaviors, knowledge, skills, and abilities to accomplish a specific task. The four proficiency levels are: Mastery, Fluency, Literacy, and Discovery. You will need to rate your proficiency level for each competency listed in the supplemental questions.

SALARY INFORMATION

Starting salary is dependent on qualifications and experience, State of Alaska policy, Location, and Collective Bargaining Agreement(s).

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF INTERVIEW

A list of three (3) professional r