Mainframe Programmer. Temp

Title: Temporary Mainframe Programmer Duration: 3 months, subject to extension. Potential to convert to permanent. Rate of Pay: $56.88 per hour FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Employer: Joint Industry Board of the Electrical Industry Reports to: Senior IT Manager of Mainframe Systems, and IT Manager, Mainframe Systems Location: Flushing, NY Onsite Monday through Friday Vacancy: 1 JOB DESCRIPTION The Joint Industry Board is seeking an experienced IT professional to develop programs and reports in an IBM mainframe systems environment, perform troubleshooting, validation, and data analysis, in addition to the following: Develop and maintain programs and reports in IBM mainframe VSE system environments to build new features and create new servicesPerform troubleshooting, system testing validation and data analysisTranslate detailed requirements into functional system designsDiagnose and debug software and/or data problems and perform problem resolutionAssist with migration and optimization of mainframe applications and dataCreate secure code and document all programs to facilitate future maintenance by othersFollow privacy and confidentiality best practices while dealing with sensitive Personal Identifiable Information (PII)Create or re-create and validate mainframe reports using a combination of programming and/or reporting toolsEnsure application documents comply with IT Policies, Procedures, Authorization and Controls prior to promotion to any production environment Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members, supervisors, other IT teams, and employees from other departmentsPerform other duties and special assignments assigned by your supervisor. Work Environment & Physical Demands This job operates in the information technology department of a professional office. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as desktop computers, phone, headset, scanner, printer, keyboard, photocopiers, shredder and fax. Sedentary work environment with physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. This would require the ability to lift files, pull files/forms/books, stand, bending, shred documents, open/close filing cabinets as necessary. Visual acuity sufficient to work at a computer screen frequently and throughout the day, near and far visual acuity, depth perception, color vision sufficient to recognize people, words, and numbers; Sufficient mobility to move about, including standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing/pulling, occasionally lifting; Speaking and hearing ability sufficient to hear over phone and carry on routine conversations See to read manuals, video display screens, and other related material; Sit for extended periods in a typing position hand-eye-arm and finger dexterity to use a personal computer keyboard, and other common office equipment for long periods of time. Must possess the knowledge, skills and abilities to be able to perform the essential job functionswith or withoutreasonable accommodation Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a Temporary onsite 35 hours per week Non-Exempt position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday 8:30AM-4:30PM. Flexibility: Must be flexible and available; overtime or on-call work may occasionally be required. Travel: No travel is expected for this position.