Information Technology Specialist 2 (Programming) (NY HELPS), Box PIMS-920/42219

Duties Description

The New York State Education Department’s Office of Information Technology Services is seeking applicants for the position of the Information Technology Specialist (ITS) 2 (Programming). Under the direction of the Information Technology Specialist 3 (Database), the Information Technology Specialist 2 (Programing) will serve as the Data Visualization Report Developer for the State Longitudinal Data Systems (SLDS) project. The SLS project aims to modernize infrastructure and improve the interoperability to demonstrate proof-of-concept for a Statewide Longitudinal Data System, which ultimately integrates data from Pre-K through 12 grade, higher education, and workforce data sets.

Duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Collaborates with stakeholders and SLDS team to understand reporting and requirements and objectives for data visualization;
• Design and develop visually appealing and intuitive reports and dashboards to present SLDS data in a meaningful way;
• Select appropriate data visualization tools and technologies to create interactive and dynamic reports with tools such as Power BI, Cognos, and Tableau;
• Extracting data from SLDS to create datasets suitable for the visualization;
• Development of visualization tools through a website interface to make data visualizations available to the public;
• Creating data visualizations such as charts, graphs, maps, and tables to effectively communicate key insight and trends through use of SLDS data;
• Implement interactivity and drill-down capabilities in reports to enable user to explore data at different levels of detail;
• Incorporates best practices for data visualization and design, adhering to web accessibility requirements and guidelines, including color, coding screen reading labeling and layout optimization;
• Ensue data accuracy and consistency in reports by validating data sources and implement data quality checks;
• Ensure availability of data visualization reports and interactive tools through the website presence;
• Collaborates with data architects and ETL developers to optimize data structures and queries for reporting purposes;
• Collaborates with other program offices and state agencies to ensure alignment with overall organization goals and state SLS goals and strategies; and
• Manages all SLDS technical work using NYSED IT systems tools, such as Atlassian jira and Confluence.
  
  

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 or 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. Information about this examination for this title series can be found at: https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/dashboard-start/lower-level-it-oc.cfm

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 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.
  
  

Additional Comments

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This will be a permanent, competitive appointment or a permanent non-competitive appointment. For 55b/c appointment, candidates must possess the minimum qualifications, a current 55b/c eligibility letter and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. Promotions and transfers may change appointee’s negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of coursework and experience will be required at the time of interview for all candidates.

This position leads to a maximum salary of $82,656 based on annual performance advances.

APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by April 21, 2025 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 (PIMS-920/42219) 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. 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.

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.

Interested in a job with New York State, but don’t know where to start?

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.