Senior z/OS Systems Programmer (Administrative Supervisor 4)

Job Title

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 the lives of the public we serve. We work hard every day to build the public's trust and confidence in our court system.

Salary: The salary range for this position is $85,524.22 to $138,623.68 for Schedule A, and $85,524.22 to $131,692.50 for Schedule B. For newly hired individuals, the starting salary will normally be at the minimum of the salary range. For current Judiciary employees, salary upon promotion or advancement will be an increase of 5% of base salary, not to exceed the maximum of the range, or the minimum salary of the band/level, whichever is greater.

The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth. 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 multifactor authentication app on your phone or tablet, you will be required to have high speed home internet access.

Example Of Duties

• Install and configure IBM z/OS operating systems and program products.
• Apply system maintenance, program temporary fixes (PTFs), and version upgrades using SMP/E.
• Monitor system health, capacity, and performance using tools like RMF, SMF, and SDSF.
• Manage initialization parameters, libraries, and initial program load (IPL) processes.
• Troubleshoot complex system dumps, abends, and performance bottlenecks.
• Support data recovery, backup processes, and disaster recovery planning

Required Skills And Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with the z/OS operating system, JCL, TSO/ISPF, and SDSF.
• Proficient use of SMP/E for software installation and maintenance.
• Familiarity with subsystems and security tools like JES2/JES3, RACF, and UNIX System Services (USS).
• Experience with multi-LPAR or Parallel Sysplex environments.
• Knowledge of vendor software products from IBM, Broadcom, or BMC.
• Strong root-cause analysis and problem-solving skills for high-availability

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and five years of professional experience, two 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 year of such experience being equal to 30 semester hour credits. An associate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of additional paraprofessional and/or professional experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree. A master's degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of general experience as indicated above OR a law degree from an approved American Bar Association law school may be substituted for two years of general experience as indicated above.

Degrees conferred outside of the United States must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service.

Supplemental Information

Appointees 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. 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. Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting. In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), the "New Jersey First Act," all persons newly hired by the Judiciary within one year must establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person may request an exemption from that requirement from the Employee Residency Review Committee in the Department of Labor & Workforce Development on the basis of either hardship or employer critical need.

The NJ Judiciary requires all applicants to complete the application process fully and as instructed. All applicants must complete the work experience and education sections and attach any required documents. Applications must describe all relevant work experience in detail, beginning with your current or most recent job, including military service (indicate rank), internships and job-related volunteer work, if applicable. Use a separate section to describe each position. Applicants who indicate "see resume" or enter their initials to acknowledge that they have skipped the Work History and Education sections will not be considered, unless they do not possess any education history or work experience. Only applicants that follow the application instructions and submit completed applications will be considered.