New Job Iseries Cobol Developer, Information Systems Specialist 5 (Salem) In Oregon

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Oregon Department of Corrections

This recruitment will be left open until filled and may close at any time after November 13th.

The Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC) seeks to employ career-oriented candidates and offers employment opportunities in a wide variety of challenging occupations. ODOC’s mission is to promote public safety by holding offenders accountable for their actions and reducing the risk of future criminal behavior.

This position is represented by American Federations of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). This position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.

Why choose ODOC:

At ODOC We offer a workplace that supports and values work-life balance; promotes an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate in an open office or remote environment (depending on your home location) with a team of bright dedicated individuals to work with and learn from. We value and welcome your contributions and foster an environment of honesty and integrity. Here are some examples of what sets a career of service with the State of Oregon and ODOC apart from others:

Your role:

As an IBM iSeries/AS400 COBOL Software Developer you will be part of a tight knit team that supports the Corrections Information System (CIS) which is the mission critical bedrock application for ODOC, its community corrections partners, as well as several other partner criminal justice organizations across the state of Oregon. This is an entry level COBOL development position and understanding, and experience programming COBOL is a must. Some of the types of work that will be expected of you include the following:

What We Are Looking For

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

(a) Four (4) years of information systems experience in:

IBM iSeries/AS400 and COBOL Development which must be from the last 2 years;

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(b) An Associate's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, OR completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program in information technology or related field;

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two (2) years of information systems experience in:

IBM iSeries/AS400 and COBOL Development which must be from the last 2 years;

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(c) A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field may substitute for all of the above.

Requested Skills in

Only the candidates whose experience most closely matches the qualifications and requested skills of this position will be invited to an interview.

In the Work Experience section of your online application clearly describe your experience as it relates to the minimum and special qualifications, requested skills, and/or desired attributes. Be sure to demonstrate you have obtained any skills requested or required through education, work experience, or by showing you have transferable skills (i.e., skills obtained through military education or experience) that substantially relate to this position. Your Work Experience must be up to date.

Failure to provide this information may result in eliminating your application from further consideration. A resume will not substitute for completing the work experience section of your application.

Working Conditions

This is a full-time remote work position with opportunities to come into the office for applicants local to the Salem Oregon area if desired.

Requirements for Employment

You must be able to pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following convictions are likely to result in being disqualified for this position: felony convictions, computer theft, identify theft and fraud. CJIS clearance is done at the conditional job offer.

The Selection Process – We will:

Conduct Initial review of minimum qualifications, knowledge, and skills.

Consideration of top candidates - Recruitment will review and refer the top candidates to the hiring manager.

There will be interviews and/or testing to determine the best candidates for a position.

Background check and reference checks - All finalists must pass a thorough a criminal record check and reference check.

Benefits

The salary range listed above is for non-PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range. The State of Oregon provides a generous benefit package, which includes family health and dental insurance, optional short and long-term disability and term life insurance – all of which can be tailored to individual needs. Also provided are fully paid retirement program, modest life insurance policy, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.

Additional Information

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is embedded in the Department of Corrections core values. The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Ensuring legal compliance, efficiency, and exceeding expectations to deliver the best public services.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available for your reference.

ODOC is responsible for complying with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA 42 U.S.C. 1997). PREA prohibits the Oregon Department of Corrections from hiring, promoting, or contracting with anyone (that will have direct contact with residents) who has engaged in, been convicted of, or been civilly or administratively adjudicated for engaging in sexual abuse in confinement settings. For more information regarding PREA please visit: United States Department of Justice.

Veterans’ Preference

Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility. Please note – if you checked you are a veteran, you will be asked to upload your documents later in the application process, after you have applied.

Questions

If you have questions about the position, please contact the recruiter, Grant Yoder.

The fine print:

Warning! The system will timeout after 20 minutes of inactivity. You must submit your application after you begin the process – you cannot save your progress and come back to it later.

Workday performs weekly maintenance Friday evenings and the system may be down for several hours. Please plan accordingly.

We may also use other factors to help us decide who will move forward, such as your related work experience, education, and overall professionalism of your application materials.

Do not attach extra documents. We will only review documents requested in the posting.

ODOC does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States.

This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice. The pay and benefits on all announcement may change without notice.