TDCJ - Programmer I-III - COBOL, JCL, DB2, VSAM

Applicants must submit both a résumé and a completed application to be considered. Both documents should include sufficient work history to assess qualifications.

For the most accurate and up-to-date information about your application, please log in to the CAPPS application portal regularly to monitor status changes or updates.

Job Duties:

Developing, testing, debugging, and maintaining complex enterprise applications, coordinating programming projects, and analyzing functional user requirements.

You'd be a GOOD fit if:

You are detail-oriented

You are accountable and dedicated

You bring a strong work ethic

You can work well with others.

You'd be a GREAT fit if:

You have programming experience

You have great communications skills 

You are a great problem solver.

*For the full Job Description, please click the link below:

Programmer I - COBOL, JCL, DB2, VSAM

Programmer II - COBOL, JCL, DB2, VSAM

Programmer III - COBOL, JCL, DB2, VSAM

Additional Information:

Travel 

25% - Position may spend 1¿5 nights away per month

Work Site Visits  

No

Study Material  

No 

Pre-Service Training Academy Required 

No

Hazardous Duty/Longevity Position 

Longevity

*Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.

Contact Information:

Questions concerning this                                               Questions concerning the application

position can be directed to:                                              process can be directed to:                           

Roberta Poehl                                                                             Zilleah Ross

Hiring Manager                                               OR                      Human Resources

936-437-2239                                                                              936-437-3150

[email protected]                                                    [email protected]

Important Note to the Candidate:

**An aptitude test utilizing Criteria may be used as part of the hiring process.**

**This is a Career Ladder position. When filling available positions, 

consideration will be given to the selected applicant's education     

and experience.**                                                   

Programmer I: $4,263.19 - $4,357.26

Programmer II: $4,801.16 - $4,908.68

Programmer III: $5,425.35 - $5,556.51

Once the candidate meets one year of service as a Programmer III there are 3 retention steps considered annually based on eligibility. 
Step I: $5800.45 - $5945.46
Step 2: $6206.48 - $6361.64
Step 3: $6640.93 - $6806.98

Military Preference

To receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application.

Military Occupation Specialty Codes

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
Click on the occupational category for the position.

Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor's Office, Military Crosswalk Guide.

The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information. Go to: http://www.texasskillstowork.com, http://www.onetonline.org, https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/ or www.careeronestop.org for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements and skill sets.

Applications submitted through Work in Texas

Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete supplemental questions to be considered for the position. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile.

Eligibility

An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment.

EEO Statement:

The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.  You may make copies of this application and enter different position titles, but each copy must be signed.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications, unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice.