Manager Information Technology Services 1 - 8615

Description

Duties Description

ITS provides operational support to state agencies on a 24x7x365 basis; some positions may be required to provide this critical service at any time.

Duties

Under the direction of an IT Director, under Chief Technology Office - Gaming and Public Integrity. This position will lead the Business Solutions unit in project management and/or solution architect capacity in all business areas for the Gaming Commission. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and maintain detailed management plans for major areas of responsibility;
• Define purpose, scope and objectives of short-term and long-term projects for the team;
• Work with counterparts within the organization to ensure compatibility of all initiatives;
• Assign work to subordinate supervisors. Monitors project progress, reviews major staff initiatives and products, and makes recommendations as appropriate;
• Direct meetings attended by project team(s), agency management, users and IT staff to discuss specific projects;
• Develop alternative solutions to problems and consults with other IT staff and users to evaluate the effectiveness of proposed solutions;
• Develop procedures, standards and internal controls for the conduct of work within team;
• Monitor compliance and takes appropriate action as needed;
• Develop or participate in the development, interpretation, review and communication of IT policies, procedures and standards;
• Analyze the impact of proposed policy and mandates as they pertain to information systems;
• Write progress reports for IT and agency management that describe project status including the technical, fiscal, and staffing issues associated with project completion;
• Responsible for creation of all Project documentation (including IT Investment request, scope document, staffing estimates)
• Oversee the day-to-day IT operations covering technologies including COBOL, .Net framework, HTML5, and Azure;
• Oversee the report development using technologies including Crystal Reports and DB2;
• Provide technical support for teams in how to design their databases and how to use query tools to access them;
• Review and approve all Detailed Design documentation including specification documents.
• Perform full range of supervisory responsibilities.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Open to NYS employees with one year of permanent competitive service as a Manager Information Technology Services 1, SG27/M2, OR in a position at the SG25 or M1 level or higher deemed administrative under Section 52.6 of Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in advancement of more than two salary grades or one M-grade.

Note: If you are on the examination eligible list for the position title in this location, you do not need to respond to this posting unless you are also eligible for appointment by one of the qualifications listed above. Candidates must be reachable on the current eligible list for this title in order to be list appointed.

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
  
  

Health Care Benefits

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

Additional Benefits

• 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.
  
  

The Office of Information Technology Services is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage all individuals with disabilities to apply.