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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 11/05/15

Applications Due11/26/15

Vacancy ID25747

AgencyEducation Department, State

TitleInformation Technology Specialist 1, Box P12-1478/04095

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary Grade14

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

Salary RangeFrom $41993 to $53606 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address P12 Education

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12234

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: For permanent appointment or reassignment for NYSED employees, candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Information Technology Specialist 1 OR
Candidates must be reachable on the appropriate Civil Service eligible list or a current NYS employee eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 or Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
Section 52.6 Transfer
To be eligible for transfer under Section 52.6, candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-12 or above deemed eligible to transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law AND:
Either 1. Associate's or higher-level degree in computer science, computer information systems, telecommunications, or management information systems; OR
2. a minimum of 60 college semester credit hours including at least 15 credit hours in computer science; OR
3. a total of one year of experience in the following computer related areas: network, server, storage, and systems management; telecommunications; IT customer support and training; computer installation, diagnosis and repair; technical writing; computer security; knowledge management; database administration, design and management; internet/intranet development, design, and maintenance; information technology project management; design and development of geographic information systems or computer aided drafting applications; computer programming; business/systems analysis; program design; or program testing.
Section 70.1 Transfer
To be eligible for transfer under Section 70.1, candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title allocated at grade 12 or above AND meet the qualifications listed above.

NOTE: If you are on the Civil Service eligible list for this title, you may receive a canvass letter. You must complete and return it as instructed on the letter.

*Leads to a maximum salary of $53,606 based on annual performance advances.

Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s Office of P-12 Education is seeking candidates for the position of Information Technology Specialist 1 in the Office of Information and Reporting Services (IRS). This Office is responsible for the collection and reporting of student and educator data for school districts, public schools, charter schools, and nonpublic schools in New York State. In doing so, the IRS office provides technical assistance and end-user support for a number of online applications, including but not limited to, online documentation, web resources, help desk, and online tools. This Office also implements and monitors the Department’s data collection schedule and reporting calendar for federal and State accountability for P-12 and higher education in New York State and is responsible for coordinating the policies and state supports necessary for the successful integration of educational technology. The incumbent in this position will conduct work and utilize systems critical to ensuring that accurate, valid and reliable data on students and teachers is collected, maintained and reported. Other duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide tier 2 customer support for all IRS applications;
• Track issues between the customer and the IRS Information Technology developers;
• Assist in the documentation of systems and business rules;
• Distribute reports and manage permissions to various reporting systems;
• Identify system errors and software bugs by conducting tests of applications, including development of test plans, test conditions and validation testing;
• Review business practices and make recommendations for enhancements to improve quality and efficiency; and
• Collaborate with IRS and Office of Information Technology Services staff to implement present and future data collection and reporting initiatives.

Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a contingent permanent appointment. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Applicants should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of degree will be required.

APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by November 26, 2015 to p12jobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (P12-1478/04095) of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.

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

Name Office of Human Resources Management

Telephone (518) 474-5215

Fax (518) 486-5631

Email Address p12jobs@nysed.gov

Address

Street NYS Education Department

89 Washington Avenue, Room 528 EB

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12234

 

Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by November 26, 2015 to p12jobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (P12-1478/04095) of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.

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