Information Systems Specialist 6 (Mainframe Applications Developer)

[Job Postings]

Qualifications
[ul][li]Four (4) years of professional consultative, technical, or administrative experience designing, constructing, or analyzing information systems. Two years of this experience must include IBM mainframe programming in COBOL (batch and online), CICS, and JCL. AND EITHER:[/li]
[li](a) At least 30 quarter (20 semester) credits in computer science. OR[/li]
[li](b) Two more years of experience providing a knowledge of information systems theory and principles.[/li]
[li]Examples of experience providing a knowledge of information systems theory and principles are:[/li][/ul]
[ol][li]Providing technical consultation and advice to managers, technical and professional IS staff, and system users in planning, analyzing, developing, and implementing the operation, maintenance, installation, modification, and construction of information systems.[/li]
[li]Working with vendors and contracted personnel to assess new technology, provide oversight, exchange information, and solve problems.[/li][/ol]

Requested Skills
We are looking for candidates with a work history that demonstrates skill with the following:
[ul][li]Skilled in current technologies, system and process development methods, and the use of computing resources at all levels.[/li]
[li]Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with superiors, subordinates, peers and other agencies and the public.[/li]
[li]Strong technical analytical skills in a data-center environment.[/li]
[li]The ability to explain complex technical issues to non-technical customers.[/li]
[li]Highly skilled in analytical review with the ability to troubleshoot and isolate issues.[/li][/ul]
Highly skilled in the following:
◦ COBOL
◦ CICS
◦ JCL
◦ TSO
◦ Easytrieve Plus
◦ VSAM Files
• Demonstrated skill in the following:
◦ Hierarchical & Relational Data Base Structures (preferably IMS and DB2)
◦ IBM Debug Tool for z/OS
◦ IBM File Manage for z/OS
◦ Systems Development Lifecycle Methodology (SDLC)
◦ Structured Design, Analysis, and Testing

Contact Person:  Rebecca Wilson
  
Apply URL:  https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ ... bs/1462228