Junior Developer (Information Services Specialist II)

Job Requisition ID: IS48691

BPIS: 09961

Start Date: 7/25/2025
Closing Date: 08/08/2025
​Agency: Department of Healthcare and Family Services
Class Title: INFORMATION SERV SPECIALIST II - 21162
Skill Option: Application Services - Information Technology
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated starting salary $6,242; Full salary range $6,242-$9,021
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC063 Professional Employees, Educators,Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators,and Physicians AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview:

Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff? The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking to hire qualified candidates with the opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative thinking, problem solving environment. This position will require team membership skills, special technology related skills (denoted above), good communication skills, ability to work under pressure gracefully with tact and deftness, handle multiple high priority projects contemporaneously, and successfully complete large and small projects to successful outcomes in a timely manner.

The ideal candidate will have experience with team membership, the required special technology related skills (denoted above), good communication skills, handling high pressure situations gracefully, working on multiple projects at the same time, and a track record of completing projects on time successfully. If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities, and experience, we invite you to apply for this position with DoIT!

As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans

• Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)

• 10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)

• 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year

• 3 paid personal business days per year

• 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years

• 12 weeks of paid parental leave

• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System

• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan

• Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)

• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link:

The Department of Innovation & Technology (DolT) is the state's IT agency delivering an enterprise approach to statewide technology, innovation and telecommunication services, as well as policy and standards development, lifecycle investment planning, and cybersecurity services. With over 1,500 employees, DolT delivers IT services and innovative solutions to customer agencies to improve services provided to Illinois residents, DolT offers employees the opportunity to advance their careers, develop new skills and reach their potential, both personally and professionally. DoIT is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. We welcome and value employees with different backgrounds, life experiences and talents. It is the collective sum of our individual differences that provides a broad perspective, leading to greater innovation and achievement. In recruiting for our team, we recognize the unique contributions of each applicant regardless of culture, ethnicity, race, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, disability, and sexual orientation.

Essential Functions

• Under general supervision, serves as a Junior Developer for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) supporting the Illinois Department of Healthcare of Family Services (HFS) by performing difficult professional work at an intermediate level in the administration and development of web-based Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM, Microsoft SharePoint, or Adobe Experience Manager solutions from project definition to successful implementation
• Performs assignments of limited scope and complexity in implementing Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM, and Microsoft Power Platform and related technologies including Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), Visual Studio, .NET, C#, HTML, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Extensible Markup Language (XML), JavaScript, Standard Query Language (SQL), MS Office 365 applications and other collaborative solutions
• Assists with efforts to gather user requirements
• Keeps abreast of new developments in the information technology field by continuing education through online training platforms, meetings, training sessions, seminars, and conferences to increase familiarity with and remain current on products, vendors, techniques, and procedures
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of two (2) years of college with course work in computer science or directly related fields
• Requires one (1) year of Application Services or related Information Technology experience

Specialized Skills

• Requires two (2) years professional experience with Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM, Microsoft Power Platform and related technologies including Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), Visual Studio, .NET, C#, HTML, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), XML, JavaScript, SQL, MS Office 365

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years professional experience with Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM, Microsoft Power Platform, and related technologies including Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), Visual Studio, .NET, C#, HTML, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), XML, JavaScript, SQL, MS Office 365
• One year (1) experience performing difficult professional work at an intermediate level in the administration and development of web-based Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM, and Microsoft SharePoint solutions from project definition to successful implementation
• One year (1) experience performing assignments of limited scope and complexity in implementing Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM, and Microsoft SharePoint solutions
• One year (1) experience assisting with efforts to gather user requirements, develop specifications for Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM, and Microsoft SharePoint solutions, and offer technical guidance to other team members in the implementation of those specifications
• Working knowledge of information technology concepts and principles, the theories and functions of computer systems, and the principles and techniques of information technology documentation

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to verify identity
• Requires employment authorization to accept permanent full-time position with the State of Illinois
• Requires the ability to pass a position specific, agency required background check and self-disclosure of criminal history
• Requires the ability to use agency supplied equipment such as laptop, personal computer, work cell phone and any other required equipment or devices
• Requires the ability to attend seminars, conferences, and training to remain current on methods, tools, ideologies or other industry related topics relevant to job duties
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate
• Requires ability to pass a position specific, agency required background check
• Requires ability to work outside of normal business hours to meet deadlines
• Requires ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 10 pounds. This is considered light work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(b)). Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds
• The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Work Location: 2200 Churchill Rd, Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Email: [email protected]
Posting Group: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

This position DOES contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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