Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyFinancial Services, Department of

TitleInformation Technology Specialist 4 (Database), SG-25

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade25

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

Salary RangeFrom $96336 to $121413 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 7:30 AM

To 6 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address One Commerce Plaza

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12257

Job Specifics

Duties Description The New York State Department of Financial Services seeks to build an equitable, transparent, and resilient financial system that benefits individuals and supports business. Through engagement, data-driven regulation and policy, and operational excellence, the Department and its employees are responsible for empowering consumers and protecting them from financial harm; ensuring the health of the entities we regulate; driving economic growth in New York through responsible innovation; and preserving the stability of the global financial system.

The Department of Financial Services is seeking candidates for the position of Information Technology Specialist 4 (Database) in the Technology Bureau. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Owns and oversees the agency’s internal (SharePoint/O365) and external (Drupal) websites, including site structure, page builds, content publishing, and ongoing maintenance.
• Monitors and maintains accessibility compliance across DFS sites; identify issues and coordinate remediation.
• Troubleshoots and resolves website issues (content, navigation, permissions, broken components, forms/workflows, etc.) and coordinate fixes with technical partners as needed.
• Collaborates with internal teams, vendors, and NYS Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) staff to plan and deliver enhancements and resolve incidents.
• Participates in and facilitate Agile ceremonies (e.g., planning, stand-ups, refinement, retrospectives) and help manage/communicate work intake and prioritization.
• Develops training, documentation, and standards for web publishing, templates, and common workflows; provide hands-on coaching for content contributors.
• Mentors and organizes site teams, establishing clear processes for content review, publishing, governance, and continuous improvement.
• Performs supervisory responsibilities, which may include hiring/interviewing, performance management, coaching, work planning/assignment, and supporting staff development.

Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications

• 3 or more years’ experience developing, building, or maintaining a Drupal website.
• Experience mentoring and supervising staff (or serving as a team lead with formal coaching responsibilities).
• Experience with SharePoint / Microsoft 365, including tools such as Power Automate and Power Apps.
• Familiarity with web accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) and accessibility testing tools/processes such as SiteImprove.
• Experience with content governance and information architecture
Appointment Method:

List Appointment: Candidates must be reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for 38716010.

Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive service in a title eligible for transfer via Sections 70.1 or 52.6 of the Civil Service Law. Information regarding transfer eligibility may be available on the Civil Service Career Mobility Office website.

Please note that under Civil Service Law, an employee cannot have two consecutive upward 70.1 or 52.6 transfers without an intervening eligible list appointment if such transfers would exceed two salary grades.

Additional Comments Please note that a change in negotiating unit may affect your salary, insurance and other benefits.

Salary: $96,336 – $121,413

Positions located within the New York City metropolitan area, as well as Suffolk, Nassau, Rockland, and Westchester Counties, are also eligible to receive an additional $4,000 annual downstate adjustment.

Appointment Status: Permanent

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

How to Apply

Name Christopher Barr

Telephone

Fax (518) 402-5071

Email Address recruitment@dfs.ny.gov

Address

Street One Commerce Plaza

Suite 301

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12257

 

Notes on ApplyingTo Apply: Interested qualified candidates must submit a resume and letter of interest no later than April 27, 2026 to the email address listed below. Please include the Box # ITS4DB-04071 in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. Email submissions are preferred.

Please be advised that the New York State Department of Financial Services does not offer sponsorship for employment visas.

Christopher Barr
Box # ITS4DB-04071
New York State Department of Financial Services
Office of Human Resources Management
One Commerce Plaza, Suite 301
Albany, NY 12257
Email: recruitment@dfs.ny.gov
Fax: (518) 402-5071

All candidates that apply may not be scheduled for an interview.


Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Employment with New York State qualifies an individual for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). This program forgives the remaining balance on any Direct Student Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time for a U.S. federal, state, local, or tribal government or not-for-profit organization. To learn more about the program and whether you would qualify, please visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service


AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Department of Financial Services is required to provide reasonable accommodation for known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant with a disability if an accommodation would enable the applicant to perform the essential functions of the job. If the accommodation would constitute an undue hardship on the operations of the agency, the agency is not required to provide it.

All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply to all jobs for which they meet the minimum qualifications.