What are the responsibilities and job description for the Information Technology Specialist 2 Programming (NY HELPs) - 8230 position at NYS Office of Information Technology Services?
Description
Duties Description
This ITS 2 Programming, SG-18 position is a Systems Programmer position located within the ITS/Data Center Services/IBM Mainframe(IBMMF) technical support unit and will be responsible to provide support of ITS’ enterprise mission critical IBMMF Network technical support on behalf of ITS’ internal and cluster agencies, their environments and the relationships for production, development, and disaster recovery. The incumbent will report to the ITS 4 in the IBM Mainframe Network unit and will be responsible for maintaining and supporting the IBMMF network environment as well as working with the Data Center Network group for troubleshooting, maintenance, and new initiatives. Maintenance activities support environments which provide services for ITS, DMV, DOCCS, DOH, DOT, HESC, HCR, DOL, Gaming, DOS, OMH, DFS, and TAX.
Minimum Qualifications
Open Competitive: A bachelor's or higher-level degree including or supplemented by 15 semester credit hours in computer science.
OR
A bachelor's or higher-level degree in any field and one year of experience in information technology; or 60 semester credit hours including or supplemented by 15 semester credit hours in computer science and one year of professional experience in information technology.
OR
Two years of professional experience in information technology.
Transfer: Open to NYS employees with one year of permanent competitive service as an Information Technology Specialist 2 or Information Technology Specialist 2 Programming, G-18; OR in a title G-16 or above deemed administrative under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.
55b/c Appointment: This position is eligible for 55b/c designation and candidates are encouraged to apply.
NYS HELPS: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).
Additional Comments
Some positions may require fingerprinting.
Some positions may require up to 25% travel and/or lifting up to 50 lbs. Some positions are pending Civil Service approval. Details of position(s) will be described further if you are selected for an interview.
Positions located in New York City, will receive an additional $3,400 downstate adjustment location pay with regular annual salary. Positions located in the Mid-Hudson will receive an additional $1,650 adjustment location pay.
For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe 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 this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.
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.
Benefits of Working for NYS Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
Duties Description
This ITS 2 Programming, SG-18 position is a Systems Programmer position located within the ITS/Data Center Services/IBM Mainframe(IBMMF) technical support unit and will be responsible to provide support of ITS’ enterprise mission critical IBMMF Network technical support on behalf of ITS’ internal and cluster agencies, their environments and the relationships for production, development, and disaster recovery. The incumbent will report to the ITS 4 in the IBM Mainframe Network unit and will be responsible for maintaining and supporting the IBMMF network environment as well as working with the Data Center Network group for troubleshooting, maintenance, and new initiatives. Maintenance activities support environments which provide services for ITS, DMV, DOCCS, DOH, DOT, HESC, HCR, DOL, Gaming, DOS, OMH, DFS, and TAX.
- Complete customer-driven service requests as well as internal core data center infrastructure support activities.
- Complete detailed technical procedures and documentation used by ITS and customer staff in support of IBM Mainframe environments.
- Support production, test, and disaster recovery environments for the ITS DCS IBM Mainframe customers.
- Perform change control activities as required for software installation and maintenance.
- Some tasks may require scheduled off-shift and extra work hours.
Minimum Qualifications
Open Competitive: A bachelor's or higher-level degree including or supplemented by 15 semester credit hours in computer science.
OR
A bachelor's or higher-level degree in any field and one year of experience in information technology; or 60 semester credit hours including or supplemented by 15 semester credit hours in computer science and one year of professional experience in information technology.
OR
Two years of professional experience in information technology.
Transfer: Open to NYS employees with one year of permanent competitive service as an Information Technology Specialist 2 or Information Technology Specialist 2 Programming, G-18; OR in a title G-16 or above deemed administrative under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.
55b/c Appointment: This position is eligible for 55b/c designation and candidates are encouraged to apply.
NYS HELPS: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).
Additional Comments
Some positions may require fingerprinting.
Some positions may require up to 25% travel and/or lifting up to 50 lbs. Some positions are pending Civil Service approval. Details of position(s) will be described further if you are selected for an interview.
Positions located in New York City, will receive an additional $3,400 downstate adjustment location pay with regular annual salary. Positions located in the Mid-Hudson will receive an additional $1,650 adjustment location pay.
For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe 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 this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.
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.
Benefits of Working for NYS Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
- Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually
- Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
- Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
- Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF.
- Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development
- Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
- Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
- New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
- NYS Deferred Compensation
- Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- And many more.
Salary : $65,001 - $82,656
