Imaging and Data Entry Specialist

Job Title: Imaging & Data Entry Specialist
Job Requisition ID:  3646
Closing Date/Time: 04/10/2024 
Salary:   $5,051-$7,424/monthly  
Number of Vacancies:   3 
Work Hours:  7:45 AM-4:15 PM  
Work Location: 101 W Jefferson St, Springfield, Illinois, 62702  
Union Position: Yes
Work Authorization: The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status and cannot accept F1 OPT/CPT.

Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff? The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking to hire a qualified candidate with the opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative thinking, problem solving environment. 

This position serves as an Imaging & Data Entry Specialist for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT), supporting the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDoR) performing a limited range of Application Services for the enhancement and maintenance of system applications associated with the Imaging & Data Entry Section. 

In this role you will receive instructions in understanding and applying modern systems methodology and standard operating procedures in performing the structured phases of a system lifecycle. 

If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities, and experience, apply 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 paid 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

45% 1. Under immediate supervision, serves as an Imaging & Data Entry Specialist for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT), supporting the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDoR): 

• Assists higher level staff in performing a limited range of Application Services for the enhancement and maintenance of system applications associated with the Imaging & Data Entry Section:
• Assists in providing input and documentation as to the development and support of Section application systems.
• Assists in fact-finding and problem resolution.
• Prepares programs and assists in writing SQL in conjunction with the system support.
• Works closely with user area in reviewing, coding, and testing of programs.
• Prepares system documentation.
• Prepares test data and performs unit test; confers with other Application Services staff in the review of detailed test results.
• Prepares business object documentation.
• Monitors operation of system and documents required enhancements.
• Prepares and maintains written documentation.
• Follows Revenue adopted system design methodologies, documentation, standards, and standard operating procedures in performing tasks.
• Works closely with higher level Application Services staff; receives increasingly difficult assignments.
   

30% 2. Performs applications programming support of limited complexity for the systems associated with the Imaging & Data Entry Section:

• Assists in writing SQL (Structured Query language).
• Assists in writing programs using fourth generation languages such as VB.Net.
• Reviews program modification specifications and codes programs.
• Tests changes and revises business object documentation.
• Reviews test results, works with user area to test changes; places changes in production, ensuring that they function as designed.
• Utilizes Object Oriented application design theory, concepts, and principles, as well as .NET, C sharp, visual studio, HTML, Microsoft Office, DEKFP, Imaging Software, Crystal reports concepts in performance of duties.

15% 3. Receives instructions in understanding and applying modern systems methodology and standard operating procedures in performing the structured phases of a system lifecycle:

• Receives training in problem solving approaches and techniques, methods of analysis, forms design and proper methods for presenting conclusions and system documentation; and prepares reports.

5% 4. Continues education by attending meetings, training sessions, seminars, and conferences to increase familiarity with and remain current Application Services products.

5% 5. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1. 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

      1.  Requires satisfactory completion of an agency sponsored training program.

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

Preferred Qualifications

1. Elementary knowledge of VB.NET, C sharp, and HTML
2. Elementary knowledge of Visual Studio
3. Elementary knowledge of SQL server and Crystal Reports.
4. Elementary knowledge of gathering and analyzing data logically to resolve issues.
5. Elementary knowledge of Microsoft Office client software products.

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.  

1. Requires ability to travel.
2. Requires ability to pass a position specific, agency required background check and self-disclosure of criminal history
3. Requires ability to work outside of normal business hours to meet deadlines.
4. Requires the ability to serve in an on-call capacity.
5. 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.
6. Requires ability to use agency-supplied equipment (cell phone, laptop, etc.).
7. Requires ability to pass a tax compliance check.
8. Requires ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 20 pounds.  This position is considered light work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(b)). Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.

This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title.

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