Comptroller - Application Support Programmer IV

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Are you ready to grow, make a positive impact? If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you!

Innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence best describes the culture here at the Comptroller’s Office. We take pride in the work we do serving as Texas' accountant, tax collector, treasurer, and much more! The Comptroller’s office serves virtually every citizen in the state. As Texas’ chief tax collector, accountant, revenue estimator, treasurer and purchasing manager, the agency is responsible for writing the checks and keeping the books for the multi-billion-dollar business of state government.

Our agency workforce is as diverse as the people of Texas we serve. We value our employees and take very seriously our collective commitment to public service. Personal development opportunities are strongly encouraged through available workshops, teambuilding exercises, and on the job training. We offer flexible scheduling that helps employees maintain a healthy work-life balance.

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ABOUT THE Division

General description

The Integrated Business Applications team believes that innovation, modernization, and transformation is all that we do. We are looking for a talented and skilled Application Support Programmer to join our Agile team supporting custom Mainframe processes. As part of the team, you will be continually challenged and responsible for delivering high performance solutions for our customers. On a day-to-day basis, you’ll be working collaboratively to support our existing processes and working on modernization of those in as Agile environment. You will also be resolving problems, troubleshooting issues, debugging, and correcting defects. You are a great fit for this position if you are self-motivated, maintain and code to development standards, are exceptional at attention to details, have excellent communication skills and sound judgement, and work well in a team environment

Work Hours

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 40-hour week, Monday through Friday. May occasionally work evenings, weekends and/or holidays. Hours may change based on business need. Application support activities periodically require on-call responsibilities or work during non-standard hours.

Teleworking may be considered if certain working conditions are met. The candidate must have permanent residency within the state of Texas and must be able to meet in office requirements, which can vary among different sections (i.e. report to office 1 day/month, 3day/week, etc.). Travel reimbursements are not provided for teleworking.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree.

Five (5) years of work experience using IBM COBOL 2 Language

Five (5) years of work experience using Natural (Software AG) Language

Five (5) years of work experience using IBM z/OS DB2 - SQL databases

Five (5) years of work experience using IBM z/OS JCL

Five (5) years of work experience in preforming coding and testing of programs in a mainframe environment and working with users on requirements for application changes.

Five (5) years of work experience in problem analysis, resolution and testing

Three (3) years of work experience using a structured Software Development Life Cycle methodology for software development and maintenance.

Preferred Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or Management Information Systems.

Three (3) years of experience using IBM TSO / ISPF

Three (3) years of experience using CLIST / REXX

Three (3) years of experience using SAS

Three (3) years of experience using CICS

Three (3) years of experience working with VSAM files

Three (3) years of experience using IDE

Three (3) years of experience with the development of reporting mechanisms such as IBM’s Query Management Facility (QMF), Squirrel, Query Man, DBeaver.

Three (3) years of experience using ISPW code pipeline or similar SCM tools.

Substitutions:

One (1) additional year of the full-time minimum experience as stated above may substitute for each year (30 semester hours) of the required education with a maximum of 120 semester hours (four years).

In this role you will:

Coordinates and/or performs the required programming for software and system modifications per the technical and functional requirements.

Performs programming/coding requested changes in accordance with standards, guidelines and design documents.

Gathers additional information from customers, management, and other sources when necessary to code the appropriate changes.

Coordinates and/or performs the research and analysis of proposed and existing computer applications and projects to increase efficiency or adapt to new procedures.

Coordinates the testing, debugging and preparing test data and interacts with technical and non-technical staff in the coordination of changes and system implementation.

Coordinates the development of documentation of computer programs, including diagrams, logic flowcharts, and user documentation.

Participates in Agile Scrum team status, planning, and review sessions.

Performs all other related duties as assigned, including responding to problems in an on-call situation 24 hours a day during a rotation.

Maximize Your Earnings!

At the Comptroller's office, we know potential employees are looking for more than just a paycheck. The agency offers a strong benefits package for you and your family. Insurance, retirement plans, and a flexible work schedule are just the start. See our benefits offering

If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you!

Important Note to the Candidate:

Salary is contingent upon qualifications. If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

MILITARY PREFERENCE

To receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

Click on the occupational category for the position.

Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor’s Office,

Military Crosswalk Guide .

The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information. Go to: http://www.texasskillstowork.com , http://www.onetonline.org , https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/ or www.careeronestop.org for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements and skill sets.

Applications submitted through Work in Texas:

Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete supplemental questions to be considered for the position. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile.

The Comptroller’s Office is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed applications. The application must contain the necessary information in the work history for the applicant to qualify for the position.

An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States to be hired at the Comptroller's office and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment.

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