IT System Administrator 2

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., * A list of three (3) professional references, one of which should be your most recent supervisor, including name, job title, employer, and current phone number(s). This does not need to be provided at the time of the interview if the information has been provided as part of your online application.

• A copy of your last two (2) performance evaluations, or two (2) letters of reference if evaluations are unavailable.
• Copies of transcripts, if education is being used to meet minimum qualifications (unoffical copies are acceptable with the name of the accrediting institution clearly visible).

LEGAL EMPLOYMENT The State's online recruitment system, Workplace Alaska, requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States. It is the responsibility of the employee to maintain the appropriate documentation to accept or continue legal employment. The State of Alaska does not function in the role as an employer sponsor.

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., 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., 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., If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts must be attached at the time of application or submitted to the contact information below prior to the close of recruitment. If you're unable to attach to your application, email it to the contact provided in the job posting. If email is not an option, please call the contact person to obtain a fax number., Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Pulled from the full job description

• AD&D insurance
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance, Starting salary is dependent on qualifications and experience, State of Alaska policy, Location, and Collective Bargaining Agreement(s)., The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.

For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an orientation video from Division of Retirement and Benefits. (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)

Insurance Benefits

• Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental

• The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See https://drb.alaska.gov/help/plans.html for additional information. o AVTEC o Confidential o Correctional Officers o Marine Engineers o Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers o Supervisory o Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union o Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)

• The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information. o General Government o Labor, Trades and Crafts o Public Safety Employees Association o Masters, Mates & Pilots

• Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)

Optional Insurance Benefits

• Group-based insurance premiums for

• Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
• Long-term and short-term disability
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
• Supplemental Survivor Benefits

• Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses

Retirement Benefits

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
• Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
• Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
• Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
• Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
• Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options

The Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Administrative Services, is recruiting for an, Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits