MAINFRAME OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN

ARIZONA LOTTERY

The Arizona Lottery is a sales oriented, government enterprise established through citizen initiative and public vote. Since 1981, its mission has remained constant; generating revenue for education, health and public welfare, economic and business development, and the environment.

Visit our website at arizonalottery.com

M AINFRAME OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN

LOCATION

4740 East University Drive – Phoenix, Arizona 85034

JOB SUMMARY

The Arizona Lottery is currently seeking a Mainframe Operations Technician. The individual in this position is responsible for the following:

• Monitoring the operation of mid-range computers systems, AS400, and client/server systems
• Recognizing operational/production problems, systems messages and failures, and assisting in solutions
• Completing nightly production, instant schedules, and balance reports
• Updating websites, emailing medial result sheets and estimated jackpots for all online games, and emailing eNewsletters for all games
• Maintaining tape libraries, Iron Mountain™ documentation, and preparing documentation for nightly, weekly, and monthly offsite tapes
• Preparing and sending weekly billing
• Conferring with Supervisor of Operations

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

The successful candidate will possess at least three years of experience with IBM AS400 iSeries running OS400, as well as database experience as a Computer Operator or Operations Analyst. You should be proficient in the use of Windows XP/Vista and Microsoft Office 2003/2007. Lotte ry experience is a plus, but not required.

Additionally, the following knowledge, skills and abilities are sought:

Knowledge of:

• Analytical and technical skills required for working successfully with computer hardware and standard operating systems
• Back-office server applications, client/server applications, and internally developed custom applications
• At least one high-level programming language, for example COBOL
• AS400 midrange computer systems including operating systems, desk storage, and communications services
• Specific hardware/software including CICS, COBOL, CU400, AS400, Relational Databases, BMS, DFU, DDS, SEU, SOL, STRPDM, Query, Word, Excel, Outlook, Project Tracking software, Windows, Client Access, PC, and File Transfers

Skills in:

• Good oral and written communication
• Organization
• Problem-solving
• Mathematics with regard to balancing reports
• Reading and writing at a proficient level

Ability to:

• Work under pressure to meet critical deadlines
• Recognize and coordinate operations problems and develop solutions
• Determine successful completion of all job processes
• Clearly and concisely communicate issues to supervisor, on-call, and vendor staff
• Follow written instructions and schedules
• Work night shifts as required

BENEFITS

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

• Top-ranked retirem ent and long-term disability plans
• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Accrued vacation pay and sick days
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Deferred compensation plan
• Credit union membership
• Wellness plans

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Candidates for this position will be required to submit to a criminal history investigation.

Arizona State Government is an EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

All newly hired employees will be subject to the E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification Program.

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