Review Vacancy
AgencyEducation Department, State
TitleInformation Technology Specialist 4, Box PIMS-735/01721
Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $93530 to $117875 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Street Address Office of Performance Improvement and Management Service
Information Technology Services Office
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Information Technology Specialist 4.
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 70.1 Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in any of the following titles: Chief Computer Operator, Information Technology Specialist 3, Information Technology Specialist 3 (Data Communications) , Information Technology Specialist 3 (Database), Information Technology 3 (Systems Programming), Information Technology Specialist 4 (Data Communications), Information Technology Specialist 4 (Database), Information Technology Specialist 4 (Operations), Information Technology Specialist 4 (Systems Programming), or Mapping Technologist 3.
Section 52.6 Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title allocated SG-23 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 is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. Candidates must possess a current 55 b/c eligibility letter and ONE of the following qualifications:
1. Bachelors or higher level degree in any field including or supplemented by 15 semester credit hours in computer science AND three years of experience in the following computer related areas: computer programming; network, storage, and systems management; telecommunications, IT customer support and training; computer installation, diagnosis, and repair; technical writing; computer security; knowledge management; database administration, design, and management; internet/intranet development, design, and maintenance; information technology project management; design and development of geographic information systems or computer aided drafting applications; computer programming; business/systems analysis; program design; or program testing;
2. Bachelors or higher level degree in any field AND four years of experience in computer related areas as described in #1 above;
3. Associates degree* with 15 semester credit hours in a computer science field AND five years of experience in computer related areas as described in #1 above;
4. Six years of experience in computer related areas as described in #1 above.
Provisional Appointment: In the absence of an eligible list with three or more candidates willing to accept a position, a temporary provisional appointment may be considered. For provisional appointment, candidates must meet one of the following qualifications:
1. Bachelors or higher level degree in any field including or supplemented by 15 semester credit hours in computer science AND three years of experience in the following computer related areas: computer programming; network, storage, and systems management; telecommunications, IT customer support and training; computer installation, diagnosis, and repair; technical writing; computer security; knowledge management; database administration, design, and management; internet/intranet development, design, and maintenance; information technology project management; design and development of geographic information systems or computer aided drafting applications; computer programming; business/systems analysis; program design; or program testing;
2. Bachelors or higher level degree in any field AND four years of experience in computer related areas as described in #1 above;
3. Associate degree* with 15 semester credit hours in a computer science field AND five years of experience in computer related areas as described in #1 above;
4. Six years of experience in computer related areas as described in #1 above.
5. Be a qualified employee of New York State and have had ONE (1) year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as a Chief Computer Operator, Information Technology Specialist 3, Information Technology Specialist 3 (Data Communications), Information Technology Specialist 3 (Database), Information Technology Specialist 3 (Programming), or Information Technology Specialist 3 (Systems Programming).
*Candidates who have completed at least 60 college semester hours in a bachelor’s degree program, including at least 15 semester credit hours in a computer science field, also qualify, but must meet the experience requirements as described in #3.
Provisional candidates must take the examination for Information Technology Specialist 4 when it is next offered, and must be reachable on the resulting eligible list to maintain employment.
Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s Office of Information Technology Services is seeking applicants for the position of Information Technology Specialist (ITS) 4. Under the direction of the Manager of Information Technology 1, the Information Technology Specialist 4 will lead TEACH system in analysis and design initiatives along with supporting agency needs. The incumbent will manage staff participating in all phases of the system development lifecycle in the areas of system analysis and design, system testing and quality assurance, business and technical documentation, and business and technical support. They will provide expertise in the management of data sources, present and future, to include integrations and access with shared applications and reporting platforms. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to:
• Analyzes proposed applications to determine whether they would require new hardware and/or database software products;
• Facilitates the gathering of business requirements and development of the appropriate deliverables including: Business Requirements Documents, System Requirement Specifications, Use Cases/User Stories, Data Flow and Business Process Diagrams, Screen Mockups, and QA Test Cases while utilizing Jira, SharePoint, and confluence;
• Collaborates on the evaluation of business/system processes, anticipates requirements, uncovers areas for improvement, and develops and implements solutions;
• Develops business process communications for IT staff, program staff and stakeholders;
• Analyzes the impact of system changes or business processes for stakeholders and developing strategies to support the transition;
• Conducts design reviews and addresses deficiencies;
• Leads development team utilizing Java within an Oracle environment;
• Utilizes Splunk for collecting logs;
• Performs code reviews and pull requests;
• Assists with supporting BPSS development team activities;
• Maintain the Credit Card and Check processing systems within the TEACH system;
• Work with Modernization team to identify and plan opportunities for partial system modernization;
• Schedules and assigns staff to write system documentation and train users on new business process functions; and
• Performs a full range of supervisory duties.
Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a contingent permanent appointment or a temporary provisional appointment. Provisional candidates must take the examination for Information Technology Specialist 4 when it is next offered and must be reachable on the resulting eligible list to maintain employment. For 55b/c appointment, candidates must possess the minimum qualifications, a current 55b/c eligibility letter and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. 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 degree and/or work experience will be required at the time of interview for all candidates.
This position leads to a salary of $117,875 based on annual performance advances.
APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by May 29, 2024 to omsjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (PIMS-735/01721) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.
New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records.
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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).
• Opportunities for telecommuting.
Eligibility for various life insurance options
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Office of Human Resources Management
Email Address omsjobs@nysed.gov
Address
Street NYS Education Department
89 Washington Avenue, Room 528 EB
Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by May 29, 2024 to omsjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (PIMS-735/01721) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.