This recruitment is exempt from the Hiring Freeze (Administrative Order 358). ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS! The Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Administrative Services, is recruiting for a Systems Programmer 2 located in Juneau! No Cover Letter Required! This position is in the General Government Unit (GGU) at a Range 22. 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. As part of the Department's IT staff, the Systems Programmer 2 position plays an important role in providing support to all Divisions in achieving their missions to help both employers and the Alaskan workforce. 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. The department is responsible for data research on the population, labor market & other economic data. 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. We actively encourage and support continuing education and training to stay current with emerging technologies. Furthermore, hybrid telework may be an option 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. 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. Who We Are Looking For: 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. Software Engineering: Knowledge of software engineering design and development methodologies, paradigms, and tools; the software life cycle; software reusability; and software reliability metrics. Software Development: Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools for designing, developing, and testing software in a given environment.