Working Title: z/OS Systems Programmer

Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 4

Agency: Minnesota IT Services

This position was previously announced on 05/30/2024. If you had previously applied for this job, you do not need to reapply.

• Job ID : 76717

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes - #LI-Hybrid

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 06/26/2024

• Closing Date : 07/09/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota IT Services

• Division/Unit : Office of Enterprise Tech

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $36.52 - $60.24 / hourly; $76,254 - $125,781 / annually

• Job Class Option : Systems Software

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Join the 2,600+ professionals of Minnesota IT Services (https://mn.gov/mnit/) (MNIT) who connect Minnesotans to services that will improve their lives. This position will be part of the Enterprise Services team, which delivers a full suite of services to state agencies, boards, councils, and commissions, and many central services to local government partners.

The Mainframe z/OS Systems Programmer will play a pivotal role in overseeing our mainframe environment's comprehensive operation and maintenance. This position involves actively supporting operations, programming tasks, and establishing connections with interconnected systems within our environment. The incumbent will engage regularly with Console Operators, Programmer Analysts, and various user groups to ensure the seamless availability of the mainframe environment. This collaborative dialogue is essential for supporting other user areas relying on our mainframe for their business applications.

Clear and consistent communication with end-users and leadership is essential to prevent conflicts between mainframe maintenance and business requirements. The Mainframe z/OS Systems Programmer will also proactively research new product versions, evaluating their interactions and dependencies on other inventory items. This research may also include looking for alternatives that allow mainframe customers to process on non-mainframe platforms. Rigorous testing in controlled environments precedes the integration of these products into production, ensuring that our systems remain current and efficient.

This position is currently eligible for full-time telework:

• Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) for Minnesota IT Services allows an employee to perform work from a telework location and an employee may be required to be in the office based on business needs and other dependencies in St. Paul, Minnesota.

• Only candidates located in Minnesota and bordering states (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) are telework eligible.

This position is eligible to receive a hiring bonus up to $5,000! The bonus will be paid in two (2) increments, with the first payment made after successfully passing the probationary period.

A $1,000 Referral Bonus is offered to MNIT staff that recruit new talent who are hired into this position! To submit your referral, email: MNITHR.Services@state.mn.us using subject line ‘Employee Referral’ and include candidate’s name and this job posting ID, prior to candidate being selected.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must clearly demonstrate all of the following qualifications in their resume:

Position requires a minimum of four (4) years of IT related experience in mainframe operating system support and maintenance.

Experience must include:

• Working knowledge of IBM Job Control Language (JCL), in addition to installing mainframe software using IBM System Modification Programming functions (SMP/E)

• Experience in supporting and configuring z/OS, Global resource serialization such as GRS, or MIM, Unix Systems Services Applications, mainframe security software such as ACF2 or RACF, ETF/A and others

• Working knowledge of current IBM mainframe computer hardware

• Working knowledge of IBM z/OS operating system software with experience in leading operating system upgrades

• Working knowledge of file organizations and access methods such as VSAM or UNIX

• Ability to deliver effective verbal or written messages that facilitate a mutual understanding on both parties.

• Customer service skills that include active listening, empathy, and problem-solving.

A master’s degree in Information Technology or an IT related field substitutes for three (3) years of experience, OR an IT related bachelor’s degree substitutes for two (2) years, OR an IT related associate’s degree substitutes for one (1) year.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading other IT staff to complete projects

• Ability to analyze problems in a logical manner and to isolate failing components

• Ability to work well with all kinds of technical and non-technical people

• Excellent communication skills

• Project Management experience

Additional Requirements

It is the policy of Minnesota IT Services that a successful candidate must pass all legally required checks prior to employment which may consist of the following:

• SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past state employees only)

• Criminal History Check

• Reference Check

• Social Security and Address Verification

• Education Verification

• CJIS Background Check

• Other legally required checks

Minnesota IT Services will not sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.