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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 05/11/15

Applications Due05/29/15

Vacancy ID20964

NY HELPNo

AgencyTeachers' Retirement System

TitleInformation Technology Specialist 4 1753

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade25

Bargaining UnitCSEA Local 658 (NYS Teachers’ Retirement System)

Salary RangeFrom $81808 to $102167 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address 10 Corporate Woods Drive

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12211

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 Information Technology Specialist 4 OR 3) Eligible for transfer under the provisions of Section 70.1, 52.6 or 70.4 of the Civil Service Law by virtue of having one year of permanent competitive service in an appropriate title.

Duties Description The job duties include, but are not limited to the following:
- The incumbent will supervise ITSM staff, coordinate and articulate technical concepts using easily understandable business language of ITSM software and ITIL framework
- Interprets requirements from the IT department management and supervisors and delivers a product/release that meets the needs presented. Creates requirements, definitions and technical specifications documentation
- Works directly with IT Management to align ITSM software with IT organization strategy
- Project management and coordination of all approved ITSM processes and tasks
- Load, manipulate and maintain data between ITSM software and other systems
- Performs System and integration testing with test/live data with IS Support teams
- Configuration and customization of the ITSM system including workflows
- Uses scripting tools and ITSM functionality to automate routine tasks within the ITSM software
- Researches, packages and Deploys new releases and/or enhancements into the ITSM live environment
- Monitor health, usage and overall compliance of the ITSM software and integration's

Additional Comments • Detailed knowledge of the following software: Windows 7, Microsoft Office (including Outlook), Microsoft Project and Microsoft Visio
• Knowledge of any of the following: ServiceNow, BMC, RemedyForce or Cherwell ITSM software's.
• Ability to: read and understand technical literature; understand complex oral and written instructions; plan, coordinate, and direct; conduct system modeling and systems analysis sessions; oversee the implementation of application programs and systems; conduct post-implementation reviews and problem resolution; maintain application programs and systems; effectively communicate technical information both orally and in writing; apply problem-solving techniques; prepare and execute test plans; and to oversee multiple projects.
• Experience managing projects; project management techniques; and of supervisory principles and practices. This may include management of external resources.
• Budget preparation and administration experience
• General understanding of Networking concepts and terminology
• Previous experience with relational databases such as MS SQL Server or Oracle
• Knowledge of LDAP/Active Directory and relevant IT architecture experience Working knowledge of Web Technologies (XML, HTML, JAVA Script, AJAX, CSS, HTTP/S, etc.)
• Working knowledge of Active Directory, LDAP and Single Sign-On (SSO) Integration
• Working knowledge of cloud concepts and architecture
• Knowledge in ITIL v3 standards
• Excellent organizational skills
• Commitment to providing exceptional customer service
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills

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Name Human Resources

Telephone 518-447-2906

Fax 518-447-2634

Email Address strsrecruitment@nystrs.org

Address

Street 10 Corporate Woods Drive

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12211

 

Notes on ApplyingYou will find a link to the employment application on the NYSTRS website (NYSTRS.org>About Us>Employment Opportunities). Please note that resumes will not be accepted as a substitute, in whole or in part, for a completed application.

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