Mainframe Developer Analyst

Initial Posting Date:
02/21/2024
Application Deadline:
03/13/2024
Agency:
Department of Transportation
Salary Range:
$6,268 - $9,472
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Mainframe Developer Analyst
Job Description:
Information Systems Specialist 7 - Mainframe Developer Analyst
Oregon Department of Transportation
Support Services Division - Information Systems Branch
Central Business Systems Section
Salem
The role:
Do you have experience supporting the enhancement and development of mainframe systems for large agencies? We are recruiting for a Mainframe Developer Analyst. In this role, you will use software such as COBOL, REXX, CICS, JCL, DB2, ISPF, Easytrieve, and Java within the IBM zSeries to continue the improvement of our systems. You will also use your critical thinking skills, collaborate with partners and oversee the design and development of systems. Apply today!
We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our positions. We hope you'll join us on our path to increasing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging through our values, commitments, strategies and actions.
Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.
A day in the life:

• Work with appropriate business, technical and vendor staff to troubleshoot, escalate and resolve system performance problems.
• Develop and document business and technical requirements for new and/or modified systems.
• Perform analysis to develop cost, time and performance factors for a variety of alternatives and share recommendations on same to management and customers.
• Provide guidance and support to oversee design and development of new or changed systems.
• Write new or modify existing software programs using a variety of software languages.
• Collaborate and participate in meetings to plan tasks, develop work sequencing, estimate costs and identify resource needs.
• Identify alternative technical solutions and develop appropriate project artifacts to assess each alternative.
• Analyze systems to identify impacts of changes to other systems, environments and technical infrastructure.
• Develop conceptual and logical database designs and supporting materials (e.g., scripts, document artifacts, etc.).
• Analyze data and business processes to develop plans, recommendations and technical designs that meet agency needs.
• Work in an office environment with both onsite and remote worksite options.
• To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email ODOTRecruitment@odot.oregon.gov

What's in it for you:

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.
• Competitive benefits packages which can be estimated using our compensation calculator.
• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range based on your experience, skills and education. The salary range listed is the non-PERS participating rate. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6.95%. Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!

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Minimum qualifications:
(a) Six (6) years of information systems experience in: analysis and software development;
OR
(b) An associate's degree in computer science, information technology, or related field, OR completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program in information technology or related field; AND four (4) years of information systems experience in: analysis and software development;
OR
(c) A bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or related field AND two (2) years of information systems experience in: analysis and software development;
OR
(d) Master's degree in information technology, computer science, or related field may substitute for all of the above.
What we'd like to see:
If you have these attributes, let us know in your application materials! It's how we will choose whom to move forward! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience, education and alignment with ODOT values to help us decide who will move forward.

• Demonstrated experience gathering and documenting business and technical requirements to modify existing and implement new system functionality.
• History of roles and work that demonstrate strong business process analysis, data analysis and systems analysis skills.
• Demonstrated ability to write new or modify existing software programs using a variety of software languages within the IBM zSeries mainframe environment.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver complete software code work products including documentation that explains, in detail, what the product is, how it works and why it works that way.
• Demonstrated experience developing test plans including unit and system test cases, as well as user acceptance test plans.

How to apply:

• Complete the following required steps:
  
  • Fill out the application or attach a resume. Please contact the recruiter under the 'Need help?' section if you have any questions about how to fill out the experience fields or to attach a document. Your submitted experience fields or attached resume must include dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer.
  • Complete questionnaire. Answer the checkbox-style questions before submitting your application.
• After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.
• If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. The task to upload your documents will be available after you submit your application. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your military service document(s) to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments.

Need help?

• For questions, call 503-586-6863 or email ODOTRecruitmentNH@odot.oregon.gov.

Additional information:

• We do not offer visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. We are not an E-Verify participating employer, and we are unable to proceed if E-Verify participation is required [e.g., STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Extension]. We are also unable to proceed with Curricular Practical Training (CPT) program requests.
• We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies.
• We will conduct name-based criminal background checks on final candidates, including current ODOT employees. All applicants may be subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as driver license, LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System), and/or education verification as required for the position.
• You will be represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding EEO/AA/ADA, contact 1-877-336-6368 (1-877-EEO-ODOT). This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at 503-986-3700. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.
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