Computer Associate (Software), Level I

• Candidates must be permanent in the title of Computer Associate (Software). Please indicate this information in your cover letter.

The mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the people, reduce fear, and maintain order. The NYPD strives to foster a safe and fair city by incorporating Neighborhood Policing into all facets of Department operations, and solve the problems that create crime and disorder through an interdependent relationship between the people and its police, and by pioneering strategic innovation.

The Office of the Deputy Commissioner of Public Information (DCPI) serves as the primary liaison between the NYPD, the media, and the general public. Its mission is to provide timely and accurate information to news outlets for widespread distribution. DCPI also arranges press conferences immediately after high-profile incidents have occurred to disseminate information as it comes in. DCPI is also responsible for creating and distributing the NYPD's in-house magazine Spring 3100.

DCPI is looking to hire a web developer whom will have the following duties:

• Develop and maintain the Spring 3100 website, ensuring its functional, responsive and visual appeal;
• Collaborate with design and editorial teams;
• Implement website layouts, content updates, and new features;
• Optimize website performance by ensuring fast load times and efficient;
• Ensure cross-browser compatibility and resolve issues related to web accessibility;
• Integrate third-party tools and plug-ins;
• Troubleshoot technical issues;
• Develop and maintain mobile-friendly versions;
• Stay up to date with emerging web development trends.

WORK LOCATION:
1 Police Plaza, Rm 1320, Command 524

HOURS/ SHIFT:
Mon - Fri, 0900x1700

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Candidates must be permanent in the title of Computer Associate (Software).

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

In compliance with Federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his or her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26, union benefits such as dental and vision coverage, paid annual leave and sick leave, paid holidays, a pension, and optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.

COMPUTER ASSOC (SOFTWARE) - 13631

Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in computer science or a related computer field and one year of satisfactory full-time computer software experience in computer systems development and analysis, applications programming, database administration, maintenance and support, systems programming, data communications, mainframe development, mobile development, web development and design; or

2. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and five years of satisfactory full-time computer software experience as described in "1" above; or

3. Education and or/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. College education may be substituted for up to two years of the required experience in "2" above on the basis that 60 semester credits from an accredited college is equated to one year of experience. In addition, 24 semester credits from an accredited college or graduate school in computer science or a related field, or a certificate of at least 625 hours in computer programming from an accredited technical school (post high school), may be substituted for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have at least a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and at least one year of satisfactory full-time experience as described in "1" above.

Preferred Skills

Languages: JavaScript, CSS, HTML Platform: Windows Server, open text or other content center

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is not required for this position.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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