Review Vacancy
AgencyState Comptroller, Office of the
TitleInformation Technology Specialist 2 (Programming) SG-18(NYHELPS) Item# 00896
Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $66951 to $85138 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Duties Description Perform or assist in performing technical activities related to writing instructions (code), application program development, program and system testing, and business/systems analysis and design related to computer systems, systems maintenance and implementation in such areas as the design and development of database systems; dynamic, transactional, or interactive web sites; and agency-specific application programs.
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.
Civil Service exams are not 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:
A bachelor's or higher-level degree, including or supplemented by 15 credit hours in computer science courses.
OR - A bachelor's or higher-level degree in any field and at least one year of the experience in information technology.
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.
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.
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)
Non-Competitive promotion (NCP) qualifications:
You must be a qualified employee of the Office of the New York State Comptroller and have had one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as a Information Technology Specialist 1 Programing.
NCP notes:
If the number of interested candidates who meet the promotional qualifications is three or less, the agency; at its discretion, may nominate one or more of the candidates for a noncompetitive promotion without further examination under the provisions of Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law.
If the number of interested candidates who meet the promotional qualifications is more than three, the agency; at its discretion, may nominate one or more of the candidates for a provisional promotion under the provisions of Section 65 of the Civil Service Law.
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.
Additional Comments Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Demonstrated experience with one or more of the following skills:
• Computer Programming - Performing program maintenance.
• Debugging/resolving program problems, including troubleshooting application software for user/system problem resolution.
• Developing program control scripts (such as JCL, ECL, UNIX, Shell script, NT batch commands, VB scripts, SMS).
• Writing programming instructions (code) in an object-oriented language, such as Java.
• Writing programming instructions (code) in a procedural language, such as COBOL.
• Writing programming instructions (code) for communications interfaces with other software.
• Writing programming instructions (code) in any other specific programming language type.
• Preparing functional specifications that define the system being proposed to meet business requirements.
• Documenting workflow processes.
• Researching and/or consulting to ascertain the software or hardware solutions necessary to meet the customers' needs.
• Analyzing end-user requests for information and create "ad hoc" reports from various databases using query tools.
• Demonstrated experience with one or more of the following competencies:
• Database - Oracle
• ERP - PeopleSoft Development Tools/Code
• Query Tools – SQL, PL/SQL
• Proficient at communicating with technical staff and customers.
• 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
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Address
Street Office of the New York State Comptroller, Division of Human Resources
110 State Street, 12th Floor
Notes on ApplyingSubmit a clear, concise cover letter and resume stating how you meet the minimum qualifications for this title. To apply, copy and paste the following link into your browser:
https://gen-oscstateofny-prd.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=99
Reference Item #00896-KKS on your cover letter for proper routing.
Unofficial transcripts and/or templates will be required for certain positions. Documents must be sent as unlocked and accessible attachments.
If you have questions about this vacancy, please contact this Division representative:
Division Contact: Elizabeth Gifford
Email Address: CIO_HR@osc.ny.gov