Information Technology Specialist VI (COBOL & Oracle SQL) - Honolulu

Position Overview

Recruitment Number 26-004TO – The Information Technology Specialist VI is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day functional and technical support of the Judiciary's statewide court system production environment (JIMS). Working within the Applications Production Support Branch, this role involves analysis, system specifications, design, programming, conversion, testing, implementation, and ongoing support of critical judicial applications. Compensation: $6,535 to $7,351 per month (SR-26, step D to G), determined based on qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily functional and technical operations of the statewide production environment.
• Analyze system requirements, develop detailed specifications, and design enhancements for Judiciary applications.
• Perform programming, conversion, testing, and implementation of system changes using COBOL and Oracle SQL.
• Resolve problem tickets, conduct code reviews, and produce clear technical documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust, reliable support for complex IT systems.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Minimum of three and one-half (3½) years of progressively responsible IT experience involving analysis, design, programming, and system support.
• Proficiency in COBOL programming with at least two years of specialized experience, and one year of experience in using Oracle SQL (or similar relational databases such as DB2 or SQL Server).
• Ability to write clear, comprehensive reports, interpret complex documentation, and solve problems logically.
• Demonstrated staff specialist experience in a specialized IT area, with exposure to supporting major systems and multi-user environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in Computer Science or a related field.
• Supervisory aptitude demonstrated through team leadership and/or specialized assignments with supervisory responsibilities.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: Competitive monthly salary based on qualifications (as noted above).
• Potential for career advancement within the Hawaii State Judiciary.
• Comprehensive benefits package and additional perks as provided by the organization.