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The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description This position resides in the Payroll Applications in the bureau of Peoplesoft and Payment Applications within the Chief Information Office.• Collaborate with business teams to gather and refine business requirements. • Analyze functional requirements and develop technical requirements and specifications.• Investigate ways to apply delivered PeopleSoft technology as a solution to business problems, providing associated benefits and risks of the approach.• Analyze the best approach for implementing customizations.• Assist team members in creation of design documents and other related system documentation.• Review and approve final technical designs.• Manage and support nightly batch schedule. Run requests in multiple database environments. Provide support to other agencies.• Discuss progress reports with supervisor and report all progress and issues to ensure timely completion of assignments.• Perform program testing/tuning and assist others as needed.• Ensure a test plan/test conditions are created, including regression conditions, and that all conditions have been successfully tested.• Help troubleshoot production issues and provide stand-by support when needed.• Conduct technical walkthroughs and code reviews of proposed system changes.• Manage and monitor user acceptance testing of all code changes in a test environment ensuring resolution of any defects.• Assist others by implementing new features, resolving technical issues.• Code new programs and modules and make changes to existing programs and modules.• Assist team members with development tasks.• Continue to enhance knowledge on new Oracle PeopleSoft technology. • Assist in developing training plans to enhance the team’s ability to deliver solutions.
The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Do you want a career with a purpose that provides work/life balance? Apply today to join the Office of the New York State Comptroller. No exam required under the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) Program: Non-Competitive Qualifications for appointment under the NYHELPS Program: Non-Competitive Qualifications for appointment under the NY HELPS Program: For appointment to an Information Technology Specialist 2 (Programming), you must have: 1. A bachelor's or higher-level degree, including or supplemented by 15 credit hours in computer science courses.2. OR - A bachelor's or higher-level degree in any field and at least one year of the experience in information technology.3. OR - A minimum of 60 college semester credit hours including at least 15 credit hours in computer science courses and one year of the experience in information technology.4. OR - A total of two years of experience in information technology.Competitive Minimum Qualifications: You must be currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title, eligible under the 55 b/c program, or eligible to transfer to this title under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.Transfer Options: For 52.6 transfer to a(n) Information Technology Specialist 2 (Programming), salary grade (SG)-18, you must have one year of permanent competitive, or 55-b/55-c service in an approved title for transfer allocated to an SG-16 or above.To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website: Career Mobility Office » GOT-IT (ny.gov)Appointments via transfer must not result in a second, consecutive transfer with an advancement of more than two S-grades or one M-grade.Non-Competitive Promotion (NCP) qualifications: You must be a qualified employee of the Office of the New York State Comptroller and have had one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as an Information Technology Specialist 1 (Programming). NCP notes: If the number of interested candidates who meet the promotional qualifications is three or less, the agency; at its discretion, may nominate one or more of the candidates for a noncompetitive promotion without further examination under the provisions of Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law.If the number of interested candidates who meet the promotional qualifications is more than three, the agency; at its discretion, may nominate one or more of the candidates for a provisional promotion under the provisions of Section 65 of the Civil Service Law. 55b/55c Program appointment: This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. For more information on this program, please visit the NYS Department of Civil Service website, 55b/c Recruitment Resources Center (ny.gov)
Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments Knowledge, skills, and abilities: • Demonstrated experience with one or more of the following skills: o Debugging and resolving program problems, including troubleshooting application software for user and system problem resolution. o Developing program control scripts, including but not limited to, JCL, ECL, UNIX, Shell script, NT batch commands, VB scripts, and SMS. o Writing programming instructions (code) in a procedural language such as COBOL. o Writing programming instructions (code) in any other specific programming language type. o Preparing functional specifications defining the proposed system to meet business requirements. o Documenting workflow processes. o Researching or consulting to ascertain the software or hardware solutions necessary to meet the customers' needs. o Analyzing end-user requests for information and creating "ad hoc" reports from various databases using query tools. o Developing test plans, test conditions, and validating testing. o Migrating programs and modules using tools; move programs and modules to requested libraries and data sets. o Compiling and generating programs into executable machine language. o Developing user reference manuals or documentation. o Developing program documentation or operator instructions.• Demonstrated experience with one or more of the following competencies: o Object-oriented coursework or SQL or IBM JCL.o Database – Oracle preferred. o ERP - PeopleSoft development tools and code.• Demonstrated proficiency communicating with technical staff and customers.• Demonstrated strong analytical skills.• Demonstrated excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.• Demonstrated experience handling high pressure situations, including but not limited to, the ability to work under tight deadlines, troubleshoot production issues (during shift and on-call), and the ability to shift priorities with minimal guidance.Telecommuting: The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agency’s mission and operational needs. Generally, employees new to OSC will be restricted from telecommuting for at least 8 calendar weeks. After the initial 8 calendar week restriction, if an employee’s primary residence location, duties, and work performance are aligned with telecommuting and operational needs they may be allowed to do so. Generally, OSC employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period but may be approved to telecommute less.Reasonable Accommodation: The NYS Office of the State Comptroller provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Division of Human Resources at (518) 474-1924.Equal Opportunity Employment: The Office of the NYS Comptroller values a workforce with a broad, diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives. All employees are expected to contribute to a professional environment focused on self-evaluation and improvement, as well as acceptance and support of coworkers.
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The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Do you want a career with a purpose that provides work/life balance? Apply today to join the Office of the New York State Comptroller. No exam required under the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) Program: Non-Competitive Qualifications for appointment under the NYHELPS Program: Non-Competitive Qualifications for appointment under the NY HELPS Program: For appointment to an Information Technology Specialist 2 (Programming), you must have: 1. A bachelor's or higher-level degree, including or supplemented by 15 credit hours in computer science courses.2. OR - A bachelor's or higher-level degree in any field and at least one year of the experience in information technology.3. OR - A minimum of 60 college semester credit hours including at least 15 credit hours in computer science courses and one year of the experience in information technology.4. OR - A total of two years of experience in information technology.Competitive Minimum Qualifications: You must be currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title, eligible under the 55 b/c program, or eligible to transfer to this title under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.Transfer Options: For 52.6 transfer to a(n) Information Technology Specialist 2 (Programming), salary grade (SG)-18, you must have one year of permanent competitive, or 55-b/55-c service in an approved title for transfer allocated to an SG-16 or above.To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website: Career Mobility Office » GOT-IT (ny.gov)Appointments via transfer must not result in a second, consecutive transfer with an advancement of more than two S-grades or one M-grade.Non-Competitive Promotion (NCP) qualifications: You must be a qualified employee of the Office of the New York State Comptroller and have had one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as an Information Technology Specialist 1 (Programming). NCP notes: If the number of interested candidates who meet the promotional qualifications is three or less, the agency; at its discretion, may nominate one or more of the candidates for a noncompetitive promotion without further examination under the provisions of Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law.If the number of interested candidates who meet the promotional qualifications is more than three, the agency; at its discretion, may nominate one or more of the candidates for a provisional promotion under the provisions of Section 65 of the Civil Service Law. 55b/55c Program appointment: This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. For more information on this program, please visit the NYS Department of Civil Service website, 55b/c Recruitment Resources Center (ny.gov)
Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments Knowledge, skills, and abilities: • Demonstrated experience with one or more of the following skills: o Debugging and resolving program problems, including troubleshooting application software for user and system problem resolution. o Developing program control scripts, including but not limited to, JCL, ECL, UNIX, Shell script, NT batch commands, VB scripts, and SMS. o Writing programming instructions (code) in a procedural language such as COBOL. o Writing programming instructions (code) in any other specific programming language type. o Preparing functional specifications defining the proposed system to meet business requirements. o Documenting workflow processes. o Researching or consulting to ascertain the software or hardware solutions necessary to meet the customers' needs. o Analyzing end-user requests for information and creating "ad hoc" reports from various databases using query tools. o Developing test plans, test conditions, and validating testing. o Migrating programs and modules using tools; move programs and modules to requested libraries and data sets. o Compiling and generating programs into executable machine language. o Developing user reference manuals or documentation. o Developing program documentation or operator instructions.• Demonstrated experience with one or more of the following competencies: o Object-oriented coursework or SQL or IBM JCL.o Database – Oracle preferred. o ERP - PeopleSoft development tools and code.• Demonstrated proficiency communicating with technical staff and customers.• Demonstrated strong analytical skills.• Demonstrated excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.• Demonstrated experience handling high pressure situations, including but not limited to, the ability to work under tight deadlines, troubleshoot production issues (during shift and on-call), and the ability to shift priorities with minimal guidance.Telecommuting: The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agency’s mission and operational needs. Generally, employees new to OSC will be restricted from telecommuting for at least 8 calendar weeks. After the initial 8 calendar week restriction, if an employee’s primary residence location, duties, and work performance are aligned with telecommuting and operational needs they may be allowed to do so. Generally, OSC employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period but may be approved to telecommute less.Reasonable Accommodation: The NYS Office of the State Comptroller provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Division of Human Resources at (518) 474-1924.Equal Opportunity Employment: The Office of the NYS Comptroller values a workforce with a broad, diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives. All employees are expected to contribute to a professional environment focused on self-evaluation and improvement, as well as acceptance and support of coworkers.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
