Senior z/OS Systems Programmer (Administrative Supervisor 4) at New Jersey Judiciary

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Applicants who have already applied need not reapply.

When you come to work for New Jersey Judiciary you will join an 8500-member strong team that operates with the highest standards of independence, integrity, fairness and quality service. You will be engaged with work that has purpose, meaning and makes a difference in lives of the public we serve. We work hard every day to earn the public’s trust and confidence in our court system, which includes issues such as criminal justice reform, marijuana decriminalization and recovery court.  

Whether it be in a courtroom, an administrative office, a courthouse training room, an IT office or in the field, our Judiciary workforce is improving the lives of countless individuals and families every day. We honor the dignity and individualism of each member of our organization while fostering professionalism and continuous improvement in our work.

The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth.

The New Jersey Judiciary seeks an individual to supervise/lead a professional MVS Systems Programming staff in our IBM mainframe SYSPLEX environment running z/OS 2.3 with the opportunity to use multi-platform technology as well as develop requirements, analyze, program, test, implement and resolve technical problems associated with the New Jersey Court systems. This position will be concentrated on, but not limited to, work in mainframe systems programming support, maintenance, capacity planning, hardware implementation, and disaster recovery.

Mainframe UNIX, CICS, DB2, MQ, Workload Manager, HCD/IOCP, SMP/e, JCL and other mainframe technologies will be utilized extensively. Experience with z/OS 2.x, JES2, SMP/e, REXX, ISPF, IBM Utilities, TSO is strongly preferred. 

REMOTE WORK: The Judiciary currently offers a hybrid work schedule, and this position may qualify for up to 3 days of remote work outside of Judiciary buildings. To participate in this program, in addition to installing a multi-factor authentication app on your phone or tablet, you will be required to have high speed home internet access.

Example of Duties:

* Provide technical support for the mainframe platform

* Provide technical support for z/OS v 2.5 and all program products running on the mainframe

* Operating and Subsystem Software Support

* Acknowledge and respond to all reported and observed anomalies on the platform

* Provide technical support for the legacy development staff and program products

* Apply license keys for all products

Salary range is $79,837.78 - $122,936.36. For newly hired individuals, the starting salary will normally be at the minimum of the salary range.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and five (5) years of professional experience, two (2) years of which shall have included experience in designing, implementing, maintaining, and supporting information technology systems and services in the mainframe, server, and network environments. May include analyzing and resolving complex technical problems; generating and testing applications code; performing database administration; administering data security; operating enterprise computer systems; contingency planning, implementing telecommunications facilities; and developing and/or conducting training on IT systems, concepts, applications, policies, or security.

Substitution: Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional paraprofessional and/or professional experience on a year-for-year basis with one (1) year of such experience being equal to thirty (30) semester hour credits. An Associate's degree and two (2) years of additional paraprofessional and/or professional experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree. A Master's degree may be substituted for one (1) year of general experience as indicated above. A Law degree may be substituted for two (2) years of general experience as indicated above.

To Apply:

Applicants can apply online by November 6, 2024 at:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/njjudiciary/jobs/4297660/senior-z-os-systems-programmer-administrative-supervisor-4?page=10&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

For additional information please visit www.njcourts.gov and reference Job # 2023-08730, Senior z/OS Systems Programmer (Administrative Supervisor 4.)

Education Note: Degrees conferred outside of the United States must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service. See www.naces.org/members.html.

Driver's License:  Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Residency Law: Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), also known as the "New Jersey First Act," all persons newly hired by the Judiciary must establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey.
 

Authorization to Work: US citizenship is not required.  Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the US according to Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations.

The Judiciary of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Ensuring an Open Door to Justice.