Information Technology Specialist 2 (Programming) (NY HELPS), Box Info Tech Spec 2 (Prog)

Duties Description

The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Performance Improvement and Management Services is seeking candidates for multiple Information Technology Specialist 2 (Programming) positions in the Office of Information Technology Services. The incumbents of these positions will serve as members of the Business Solutions team, providing programming support for NYSED's enterprise applications, and developing Information Technology (IT) solutions to support the business needs of NYSED. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develop and maintain IT solutions and web applications written in Java, SQL, Javascript/VueJS, PL/SQL, HTML, and CSS/SASS. This includes new analysis and development, troubleshooting, testing, and deployment;
• Collaborate with program office and IT staff to understand, document, and implement business requirements;
• Design, maintain, and modify Oracle SQL databases to support web applications;
• Ensure all code has unit and integration testing in place prior to deployment;
• Identify and troubleshoot problems and subsequently offer and implement necessary solutions;
• Take part in a traineeship to determine programming skill levels while offering the opportunity to improve proficiency in multiple disciplines;
• Utilize department standards for work tracking and version control, including the use of Jira, Confluence, and Git;
• Ensure that systems and procedures are properly documented, meet Department standards, and follow generally accepted IT practices, so as to foster the integrity of data and automated systems;
  
  

The following skills and abilities are essential to successful performance of the job:

• Knowledge and practical experience programming in Java, SQL and/or VueJS.
• Knowledge and experience with the design, implementation, and usage of a database.
• Knowledge and experience with a Model-View-Controller (MVC) web application and/or service-oriented architecture.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

NY HELPS

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

Non-competitive Minimum Qualifications

To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet ONE the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:

• a bachelor's or higher-level degree, including or supplemented by 15 credit hours in computer science; OR
• a bachelor's or higher-level degree in any field and at least one year of the experience in information technology; OR
• a minimum of 60 college semester credit hours including at least 15 credit hours in computer science and one year of the experience in information technology; OR
• Two years of the experience in information technology.
  
  

PROMOTION: Current NYSED State employees must have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as an Information Technology Specialist 1 (Programming).

Competitive Minimum Qualifications

Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Information Technology Specialist 2 (Programming).

Eligible List Appointment: Candidates must be reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for this title. If you are on the Civil Service eligible list for this title, you may receive a canvass letter. You must complete and return it as instructed on the letter.

Section 52.6 Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title allocated SG-16 or higher eligible to transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law. For information regarding the transfer options of your current title, please visit the Civil Service Career Mobility Office Website. https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-search/index.cfm

55b/c Appointment: This position is eligible for 55b/c designation and candidates with 55b/c eligibility are encouraged to apply. Candidates must possess a current 55b/c eligibility letter and one of the following minimum qualifications:

• a bachelor's or higher-level degree, including or supplemented by 15 credit hours in computer science;
• a bachelor's or higher-level degree in any field and at least one year of the experience in information technology;
• a minimum of 60 college semester credit hours including at least 15 credit hours in computer science and one year of the experience in information technology;
• Two years of the experience in information technology.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

Preference may be given to candidates who possess a high level of knowledge, proficiency and practical experience programming in JAVA, PL/SQL, SQL, VUEJS, HTML, PHP, CSS and JS technologies and the Oracle database and UNIX operating environments.

Additional Comments

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This will be a contingent permanent, competitive appointment or a contingent permanent non-competitive appointment. At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. For 55b/c appointment, candidates must possess the minimum qualifications, a current 55b/c eligibility letter and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. This position allows for the opportunity to telecommute up to 50% each bi-weekly pay period and is granted at the discretion of the supervisor and the appointing office. This position requires occasional off-shift night and weekend work.

These positions lead to a maximum salary of $82,656 based on annual performance advances.

APPLICATION: Recruitment will continue until all positions are filled. Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest to omsjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number Info Tech Spec 2 (Prog) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.

New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records.

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Visit these links for information on working for New York State:

• https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/
• https://www.cs.ny.gov/pio/publications/gettingajob.pdf
  
  

Generous benefits of working for New York State, including, but not limited to, the following:

Holiday & Paid Time Off

• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20 days with additional years of service.
• Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C.
• Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.
  
  

Health Care Benefits

• Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs.
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.
  
  

Additional Benefits

• Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply).
• NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan.
• Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only).
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Eligibility for various life insurance options.