Review Vacancy
AgencyTeachers' Retirement System
TitleInformation Technology Specialist 4
Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences
Bargaining UnitCSEA Local 658 (NYS Teachers’ Retirement System)
Salary RangeFrom $80204 to $104648 Annually
Minimum Qualifications EITHER:1) Reachable on the Civil Service eligible list (if you are on the eligible list for this title you will automatically be canvassed for this position if your score is reachable for potential employment); OR 2) Eligible for reassignment by virtue of having permanent competitive service as an Information Technology Specialist 4 (G-25); OR 3) Eligible for transfer under the provisions of Section 70.1, 52.6 or 70.4 of the Civil Service Law.
Duties Description Duties include, but are not limited to: Reporting to IS management for general direction, the incumbent is expected to operate with a great deal of independence and will supervise complex, critical tasks relating to the Investments | ITSM technologies with in NYSTRS. This may initially be a subset of these functional areas, but will eventually cover all of them. This includes analysis and solution design, software research and evaluation application development, systems testing, maintenance, and implementation. The position is assigned to the Investment and Administration Support area in Business Systems. The incumbent will supervise multiple Information Services (IS) staff engaged in related systems analysis, design, coding, and maintenance activities. The incumbent will be responsible for defining the scope of multiple IS projects, establishing and monitoring project plans, setting
priorities and assigning resources within this environment. The incumbent will be required to work closely with the user community as well as other IS units to coordinate the completion of required activities. The incumbent will participate in documentation of IS standards, policies and procedures. They will participate in the preparation and evaluation of RFPs. They will take a lead role in training and mentoring of staff. They will perform the full range of supervisory duties. The development of new applications and support of existing applications may utilize VB.net, JAVA and additional proprietary toolkits as needed. This person will be responsible for supporting existing applications, both custom and delivered as well as development of new applications.
Preferred Skills/Expertise
A. Must have strong supervision and time management skills to direct projects of a highly complex nature, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
B. Ability to work within budgetary guidelines and support corporate goals and objectives.
C. Strong oral and written communications skills; works well under pressure.
D. Developed interpersonal and communications skills; willingness to follow procedures; supports corporate policy and objectives; team player; mentor; coach; delegate.
E. Commitment to providing exceptional customer service.
F. Business Analysis skills.
G. Experience working with Investment applications
H. Understanding of Investment concepts and jargon
I. Experience developing and supporting VB.net applications.
J. Experience developing functional and technical programming specifications.
K. Experience in the full system development lifecycle process.
L. Ability to mentor developers who are less experienced in the supported technologies.
M. Excellent interpersonal skills
Additional Comments There are currently no mandatory re-employment lists at this time. However, please note that if such a list is certified against this title prior to the completion of the selection process, candidates applying based on eligible list standing or transferability under Civil Service Law can no longer be considered.
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Email Address strsrecruitment@nystrs.org
Address
Street 10 Corporate Woods Drive
Notes on ApplyingPlease reference Vacancy #1744 in your reply.
To be considered for a position for which you are qualified, complete an application online. Our application may be found by visiting the NYSTRS homepage, www.nystrs.org. Once there, simply click on About Us and then Employment Opportunities. You will find a link to our employment application there. Please note that resumes will not be accepted as a substitute, in whole or part, for a completed application.
Inquiries regarding vacancy postings, minimum qualifications, or application procedures may be made by e-mail to strsrecruitment@nystrs.org.