Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyInformation Technology Services, Office of

TitleArtificial Intelligence Architect 1 (Project Coordinator)

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary GradeNS

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

Salary RangeFrom $93530 to $117875 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address Swan Street Building, Core 4

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12220

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Eight (8) years of broad information technology (IT) experience, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of software coding and programming languages.

At least four (4) years of which must be specialized experience in designing, executing, and supporting AI solutions.


Education/Experience Substitutions

Earned college degrees in computer or data science, artificial intelligence, mathematics or a related field of study may substitute for the specified years of broad IT experience as follows:

Bachelor’s degree substitutes for 4 years of experience.

Master’s degree substitutes for an additional 1 year of experience.

Doctoral degree substitutes for an additional 2 years of experience.


Preferred qualifications:

Preference for candidates holding relevant AI architecture certification, including but not limited to:

ARTIBA: Artificial Intelligence Engineer

AWS Certified Machine Learning - Specialty

IBM AI Developer Professional Certificate

IBM AI Engineering Professional Certificate

Google Advanced Data Analytics Professional Certificate

Google Professional Machine Learning Engineer Certification

Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals

MIT: Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy

USAII Certified Artificial Intelligence Consultant (CAIC)

USAII Certified Artificial Intelligence Engineer (CAIE)

Strong technical background with extensive experience with applied mathematics, machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch, ML techniques like random forest, neural networks, and natural language processing (NLP).

Substantial experience working with AI tools like big data (Hadoop, Apache Spark), data science, and advanced analytics tools like SAS.

Broad understanding of coding and programming languages, including but not limited to Python and R.

Good understanding of software engineering and DevOps principles, including knowledge of DevOps workflows and tools, such as Git, containers, Kubernetes, and CI/CD.

Proven ability to lead and manage change projects with cross-functional teams.

Effective written and verbal communication skills to effectively collaborate with various stakeholders.

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are essential.

Experience with ethical AI practices and ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.


Please note:

Appointment to this position and continued employment with the agency is contingent upon obtaining and/or maintaining New York State residency within six months of hiring.

Appointment to this position is not final until all agency approvals have been granted.

Duties Description ITS provides operational support to state agencies on a 24x7x365 basis. Some positions may be required to provide this critical service at any time.

Under the direction of the Artificial Intelligence Architect 2, the Artificial Intelligence Architect 1 (AIA1) will be responsible for providing senior technical leadership within the artificial intelligence (AI) architecture project lifecycle, making decisions regarding the selection and utilization of software tools and platforms. The position will develop and implement integration standards and strategies within the scope of AI systems development. This position will have no supervisory responsibility.


Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Develop AI software and oversee the implementation of AI solutions; models, systems, and infrastructure to help drive organizational improvements and technology products.

Collaborate with IT security to secure AI business data and fix any possible issues.

Optimize AI applications to ensure that they continue to meet NYS’ needs as they evolve, maintaining the security, scalability, and high availability of the AI environment.

Work with other IT team members, including data scientists and leaders, to support digital transformation.

Build AI software and hardware systems that teams, departments, or companies can integrate into existing IT systems.

Develop new AI-related applications and managing programmers.

Implement ML models and convert them into application programming interfaces (APIs) for various uses.

Collaborate with and guide business and IT stakeholders in choosing compatible technologies which meet the organization’s AI needs.

Collaborate with security professionals to manage potential risks and implement AI technologies, applications, and infrastructure in keeping with ethical policies.

Implement best practices for AI testing, deployment, and maintenance.

Manage relationships with AI-related service providers.

Evaluate performance metrics for all active AI applications, hardware, and software.

Communicate with NYS agency management and fellow IT team members.

Report on the efficiency of specific AI applications to IT team leaders, executives, and NYS agency representatives.

Troubleshoot any issues with specific AI applications, or issues that NYS agencies might have when implementing applications with their existing networks, responding to NYS agency representatives in a professional and timely manner.

Additional Comments Fingerprinting and background check are required for employment with ITS.

This position will be located in either Albany, NY or New York City.

Salary Commensurate with experience
Benefits of Working for NYS
Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

Holiday & Paid Time Off
* Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually
* Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
* Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
* Up to Eight (8) days of paid sick leave annually
* Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development

Health Care Benefits
* Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
* Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost

Additional Benefits
* New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
* NYS Deferred Compensation
* Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
* Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
* And many more

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Michael Penticuff

Telephone 518-473-0398

Fax 518-402-4924

Email Address PostingResponses@its.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of Information Technology Services

Swan Street Building, Core 4

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12220

 

Notes on ApplyingTo apply, please submit a cover letter and resume. Please indicate that you are applying for the Artificial Intelligence Architect 1 (Project Coordinator) #00500585 in the subject of your email.

Your Social Security Number may be required to confirm your eligibility.