This position is part of the Interior Business Center (IBC), Human Resources Directorate (HRD), IBC HRD Personnel and Payroll Systems Division. The incumbent will be responsible for serving as a Senior Production Control Specialist with direct support of the development and maintenance of FPPS, JCL, Control -M Schedular, DataMart, QuickTime, WebTA, TRMS, Service Now, and file transfers.

Duties

Employee serves as an IT Specialist working in direct support of the development and maintenance of DataMart (data warehouse), QuickTime (time and attendance), TRMS (report management), REXX, SAS Programing, JCL (Job Control Language) and BMC software Control-M Scheduling in test and production on an IBM z/OS mainframe environment. Responsible for a variety of IBM mainframe utilities, syncsort, FileAid, ISPF, TSO and FDR/ABR (backups and restores) for testing, production and maintenance activities. Oversees all processing procedures executed on IBM Mainframe Enterprise Server, providing technical expertise and performs studies to analyze system performance. Supports the maintenance of the Job Control Language (JCL) on the IBM Mainframe System at an expert level. Based on modifications to functional requirements, the incumbent participates in the development of change specifications and modifies the appropriate JCL specifications to (test environment and eventually production once testing is completed) incorporate approved new requirements. Support in the design and resolution of any failure points, restart ability, and restore requirements. Supports BMC Control-M/O/R scheduling software with development creating new and adding to table schedule. Able to set-up calendars, add JCL, and perform maintenance and handling any scheduling issues. Accuracy and timeliness is critical to receipt of input and output to and from customers using Transfer methods: Secure File Transport Protocol (SFTP), Secure Transport and Connect-Direct data transmissions. Diagnosing, trouble-shooting and resolve problems on the spot to ensure input and output products are properly received or sent.

Requirements

Qualifications

Basic Requirement: In addition to the specialized experience listed below, individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled. 1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 2. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. 3. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. 4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: At the GS-12 level, you must meet the following qualification: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level. Specialized experience is that which has equipped the applicant with the competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience for this position includes but is not limited to assisting in the performance of IT system analyses for IT programs production and testing for performance improvements, utilizing Job Control Language (JCL), scheduling with Control-M or a similar mainframe application, and using IBM z/OS mainframe utilities such as TSO, ISPF, SDSF, SYNCSORT and FileAid. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. TIME-IN-GRADE: Current career or career-conditional employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b). Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Contacts

• Address IBC HRD Personnel and Payroll Systems Division 7201 W. Mansfield Ave. Denver, CO 80235 US
• Name: Danielle Clark
• Phone: 3039697234
• Email: [email protected]