Information Technology Specialist 3 (Programming), Box PIMS-1165/04113

Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s Office of Information Technology Services is seeking applicants for the position of Information Technology Specialist 3 (Programming). The incumbent will support the Special Education Information Technology Systems: SEQAIS, ERA, IHRS, SPEC-ED Providers. The incumbent will report to the Special Ed ITS unit lead and responsibilities of this position will include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as lead technical developer for the Special Ed ITS applications, including system analysis, development, troubleshooting, testing, and deployment;
• Analyze the impact of proposed system modifications on existing components and implement necessary revisions;
• Provide input to architecture discussions and collaborate with colleagues to develop overall staff skill sets;
• Collaborate with program office and IT staff to understand business requirements of multiple program offices;
• Develop project plans and status reports for business staff and IT management;
• Ensure the Special Ed ITS applications meets security standards and conforms to security best practices;
• Ensure systems and procedures are appropriately documented, meet Department standards, and follow generally accepted IT practices to foster the integrity of automated systems and data;
• Supervise and mentor Information Technology Specialist 2 staff; and
• Demonstrate effective communication skills with concise, clear, and grammatically correct communication., This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:

• Five years of professional experience in computer programming which must have involved the planning, configuration, testing, implementation, and/or management of the systems environment that supports the organization’s information technology architecture and business needs.

Substitution: A bachelor’s degree in any field including or supplemented by 15 semester credit hours in computer science with at least 9 semester credit hours in programming languages and two years of experience in computer programming; or a bachelor’s or higher level degree in any field and three years of experience in computer programming; or an associate degree with 15 semester credit hours in programming languages and four years of experience in computer programming.

PROMOTION: One year of permanent service as an Information Technology Specialist 2 (Programming).

COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Information Technology Specialist 3 (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.

Section 70.4 Transfer to Information Technology Specialist 3 (Programming): Candidates may be eligible for nomination for transfer under Section 70.4 of the Civil Service Law to this title if they are a current NYS employee with one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-21 or higher AND have standing on the eligible list for this title.

Section 52.6 Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title allocated SG-21 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 meet the minimum qualifications., Preference will be given to candidates who possess: Programing & Development

• JAVA programming knowledge and experience
• Vue JS knowledge and experience
• Spring Boot experience (recommended not required)
• Spring JPA experience (recommended not required)

Database Management

• Knowledge of creating and modifying database tables
• Oracle database experience

Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a contingent permanent, competitive or non-competitive appointment. For 55b/c appointment, candidates must possess the minimum qualifications, a current 55b/c eligibility letter and are subject to verification of applicant eligibility. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits.

Verification of education and experience will be required at the time of interview for all candidates.

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.

This position leads to a maximum salary of $109,650 based on annual performance advances. For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts Interested in a job with New York State, but don’t know where to start?

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• 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.

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