Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyState Comptroller, Office of the

TitleInformation Technology Specialist 2 (Programming)(NYHELPS)Item#00896

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $65001 to $82656 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address 110 State Street

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12236

Job Specifics

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.

Transfers:
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.

55-b/c:
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).

Duties Description • Analyze mainframe COBOL and SyncSort code, MVS JCL scripting, IBM utilities (i.e. IEBGENER), SQR, SQL, and other programs.
• Analyze existing check and form templates for the Advanced Function Printing (AFP) applications using Design Pro Tools software.
• Perform a complete fit/gap analysis of proposed system changes.
• Create design documents and other related system documentation.
• Collaborate with business analysts and systems users to gather and refine system change requirements.
• Establish test conditions based on code specifications.
• Code and debug mainframe COBOL and SyncSort code, MVS JCL scripting, IBM utilities (i.e. IEBGENER), SQR, SQL, and other programs.
• Develop new and update existing check printing templates for the AFP applications using Design Pro Tools software.
• Conduct technical walkthroughs of proposed system changes.
• Conduct unit testing and debugging of all code changes in a development environment.
• Debug and fix reported defects and implement enhancement requests.
• Conduct code reviews and recommend changes.
• Perform quality assurance testing of code changes.
• Provide production support for the Statewide Financial System (SFS) check writing process.
• Work closely with business analysts and system users on problem identification and resolution.
• Provide on-call support for after-hours batch processing.

Additional Comments Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated experience in JCL (3 months to less than one year).
• Proficient at communicating with technical staff and customers alike.
• Strong analytical thinker with excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated experience in handling high pressure situations, including the ability to work under tight deadlines, troubleshoot production issues (both during shift and on-call), and able to shift priorities with minimal guidance.
• Experience gathering business requirements.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
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.

Contact Information

Name Meredith Holmquist

Telephone (518)-474-1924

Fax (518)-486-6723

Email Address Jobs@osc.ny.gov

Address

Street Office of the New York State Comptroller, Division of Human Resources

110 State Street, 12th Floor

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12236

 

Notes on ApplyingSubmit a clear, concise cover letter and resume to https://www.osc.ny.gov/jobs/openings/information-technology-specialist-2-programming/112426 , no later than November 29, 2024.
Unofficial transcripts and/or templates will be required for certain positions. To access this job vacancy,
copy the link above and paste it into your web browser. Documents must be sent as unlocked and
accessible attachments.

Reference Item #00896-MLH on your cover letter for proper routing.

If you have questions about this vacancy, please contact the Division representative:
Division contact: Elizabeth Gifford CIO_HR@osc.ny.gov