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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 07/11/16

Applications Due07/26/16

Vacancy ID31422

NY HELPNo

AgencyTeachers' Retirement System

TitleInformation Technology Specialist 4 1842

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade25

Bargaining UnitCSEA Local 658 (NYS Teachers’ Retirement System)

Salary RangeFrom $83853 to $104721 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? Yes

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 a 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 a permanent competitive service as an Information Technology Specialist 4; OR 3) Eligible for transfer under the provisions of Section 70.1, 70.4 or 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.
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.
The work hours of this position are subject to change in accordance with Article 12 of the collective bargaining agreement

Duties Description Reporting to the Section Manager of PeopleSoft and Web Support for general direction, the incumbent will supervise .Net application analysis, design, application coding, testing, program and system maintenance, as well as implementation. Third party application support for certain related applications will also be part of the duties. The position is assigned to the web application development area with intranet and extranet support. The incumbent will supervise Information Technology Specialist 2’s (ITSPECII) and Information Technology Specialist 3’s (ITSPECIII) engaged in systems analysis, design, coding, and maintenance activities. The incumbent will coordinate staff resources to meet work unit objectives, estimate resource needs for particular work efforts, track resource availability, refine and understand the scope of multiple development projects, establish overall project timelines, and will set work unit priorities within a multi-project environment.

Additional Comments Preferred Skills/Expertise
--Knowledge of: object oriented systems analysis and design; web programming and programming standards; data structures and data base design; security methods and procedures; web based testing and debugging techniques.
--Experience managing projects; project management techniques; and of supervisory principles and practices. This may include management of external resources.
--Ability to: read and understand technical literature; understand complex oral and written instructions; plan, coordinate, and direct; conduct domain modeling and systems analysis sessions; implement application programs and systems; conduct post-implementation review and problem resolution; maintain application programs and problem-solving techniques; prepare and execute test plans; and to oversee multiple projects.
-- 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 part, for a completed application.

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