Web Services DevOps Specialist I (Information Services Specialist I Opt A) (UMP) (43334)

Position Overview

Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff? The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking to hire qualified candidates with the opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative thinking, problem solving environment. This position serves as a Web Services DevOps Specialist I performing limited assignments in providing information technology services: In this role you will assist in the administrating, configuring, developing, testing, enhancing, maintaining, and support of environments/platforms/software/tools utilizing, but not limited to Adobe Experience Manger (AEM), Adobe Analytics, Adobe Campaign, Adobe Forms, Weglot, Elastic Search, SiteImprove, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and Google Chatbots. In addition, you will assist experienced analysts in performing administration, configuration, development, maintenance and support of existing environments/platforms/software/tools assigned to the Web Services teams and assist higher-level professionals with administering, developing, testing, deploying and maintaining platforms/software/tools assigned to Web Services teams. If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities and experience, we invite you to apply for this position to join the DoIT Team!

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 carryover year to year
• 3 paid personal business days per year
• 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years
• 12 weeks of 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: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

Essential Functions

Under immediate supervision, serves as a Web Services DevOps Specialist I for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) performing limited assignments in providing technology services.

Assists experienced analysts in performing administration, configuration, development, maintenance and support of existing environments/platforms/software/tools assigned to the Web Services teams.

Assists higher-level professionals with administering, developing, testing, deploying and maintaining platforms/software/tools assigned to Web Services teams.

Assists in the configuration, testing, installation, documentation, and by maintaining system documentation and user instructions, including revisions and corrections.

Keeps abreast of new developments in the Information Technology (IT) field by continuing education through attending meetings, training sessions, seminars, and conferences to increase familiarity with and maintain current on IT products, vendors, techniques, and procedures.

Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of two (2) years of college with course work in computer science or directly related fields.

      OR

• Requires satisfactory completion of an agency sponsored training program.

Qualifying state employees in the Upward Mobility Program shall have the stated requirements of this classification waived by successful completion of specific proficiency tests and training programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Elementary knowledge of System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes.
• Elementary knowledge of programming capabilities, HTML, Java, JavaScript, CSS, or XML
• Elementary knowledge of Visual Studio, Azure DevOps (ADO) or GitHub.
• Elementary knowledge of database application development, Microsoft SQL, or Microsoft SQL Reporting Services.
• Elementary knowledge of Adobe Experience Manager Administration or Adobe XD.
• Elementary knowledge of MS Office Suite, MS Project, or MS Visio.

Conditions of Employment

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 ability to travel in the performance of duties.
• Requires ability to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, short notice, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Requires the ability to serve in an on-call capacity.
• Requires ability to work outside of normal business hours to meet deadlines.
• Requires ability to use agency-supplied equipment (cell phone, laptop, etc.).
• Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.
• Requires ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds. This is considered medium work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20CFR 404.1567(c)). Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description.

About the Agency

The Department of Innovation & Technology (DolT) is the state's 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 1,500 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 achievement. In 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.