DB2/SQL Analyst - Information Systems Technician I

Illinois Secretary of State • Springfield, IL

56d • Onsite

About The Position

Serves as a technical expert in an assigned area of database design, participates in the utilization of advanced programming languages and systems and programming techniques.

Requirements

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of one year of college, with coursework in the computer science field OR 1.5 years of technical systems and programming experience OR any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Requires elementary knowledge of Information Technology concepts and principles, the theories and functions of computer systems, and the principles and techniques of Information Technology documentation.
• Requires elementary knowledge of hardware and software, languages, and procedures to provide assigned technical and analytical support services.
• Requires elementary knowledge of accounting and statistical theories, methods and practices.
• Requires working knowledge of the devices for capturing data and the means available for receiving and transmitting data from remote locations to a computer.
• Requires working knowledge of the principles and techniques of computer system documentation.
• Requires ability to effectively participate in and profit from formal and in-service training programs.
• Requires ability to analyze data logically.
• Requires ability to maintain satisfactory working relationships with others.
• Requires the ability to follow oral and/or written instructions and to carry out routine operations, once established, without further instructions.
• Requires sufficient oral and written communication skills for effective engagement with colleagues and internal users/customers.
• Requires awareness and adherence to organizational standards for security, privacy and ethics.
• Requires willingness to travel and possession of a valid Illinois driver’s license as required by individual positions within the class.
• Required to lift, carry and push/pull up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Under direction of senior staff creates and maintains the necessary data files to support both production and test environments when developing projects such for areas such as, but not limited to, Driver Services, Vehicle Services, Business Services, etc.
• Under direction of senior staff, develops, designs and implements database structures to support user departments such as, but not limited to Driver Services, Vehicle Services, Business Services, etc.
• Prepares and maintains documentation for the data file structures/design.
• Under direction of senior staff, assures the adherence for the standardization of data names within data files that correspond with data names defined in the Data Dictionary/Data Directory.
• Under direction of senior staff, coordinates with personnel from Systems & Programming, transaction processing specialist and Production Assurance the implementation of new database changes from a test environment into a production environment.
• Utilizing vendor supplied database tools, monitors the status of data files for changes, growth, etc.
• Maintains user contact by attending meetings to gain better understanding of user requirements in areas such as, but not limited to, Vehicles Services, Drivers Services, etc.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree