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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 11/23/16

Applications Due12/12/16

Vacancy ID34795

NY HELPNo

AgencyTeachers' Retirement System

TitleInformation Technology Specialist 3 (Programming) 1851

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade23

Bargaining UnitCSEA Local 658 (NYS Teachers’ Retirement System)

Salary RangeFrom $75351 to $94104 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 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) 2) Eligible for reassignment by virtue of having perm(pgrm) permanent competitive service as an Information Technology Specialist 3 (23); OR 3) Eligible for transfer under the provisions of sections 52.6, 70.4 or 0.1 of the Civil Service Law by virtue of having one year of permanent competitive service in an appropriate title.
The civil service eligible list for this position results from the selective certification process. In order to appear on the certified eligible list, a qualified candidate must meet all of the requirements of the Selective Certification Criteria.

Duties Description The incumbent duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
Responsible for working on a number of technologies in various roles throughout the entire Software Development Lifecycle. The position functions as business analyst to work with end-users in defining project requirements in analysis and design documentation. The person will create user guides, use cases, testing documentation, and business requirements documents as part of an SDLC process. The person will design, code and test applications to meet the agreed upon requirements using NYSTRS coding standards and industry best practices. The development of new applications as well as support of existing applications will utilize C#, VB.net, SQL and additional proprietary toolkits as needed. This person will be responsible for supporting existing solutions, both custom and delivered, as well as developing new applications using NYSTRS approved technology platforms.
This person needs the ability to work independently and lead project efforts without oversight from senior staff.

Additional Comments Preferred Skills
Support 3rd party Investment Technologies including but not limited to:
24x7 Scheduler | Bloomberg | Burgess Private Informant | Eze Castle Trading Blotter | FactSet | IDC BondEdge | IDC - R-Plus | MSCI Barra Analytics | MSCI Barra One | myStateStreet | Omgeo Trade Suite | PAM | Portia
| Thomson One | Trade Web | Data Trails | MCM | WS-FTP SFTP batch jobs | IDC Corporate Actions | IDC Pricing | Ratings | Dynamo
- Support Finance and Investment applications including but not limited to:
Asset Management Portal | Securities Lending Application | Securities Transfer Application | Dividend Processing | ETD | Edgar SEC 13F Generator | FactSet Reporting |Automated Indices downloads
- Develop solutions using C#, SQL, VB.NET as well as proprietary toolkits
Collaborate on and Support Investment Master Custody initiatives
- If resource constraints are experienced there may be a potential need to support other initiatives within the organization.
- Collaborate with other Information Services Units on efforts that have impact on the Investments and Administration coverage areas.
- Analyze, develop, and document end user training requirements related to Investment Support system efforts
- Other job related duties as may be assigned by superiors
- Commitment to providing exceptional customer service
- Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills

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

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.
Inquiries regarding vacancy postings, minimum qualifications, or application procedures may be made by email to strsrecruitment@nystrs.org. You can reach us by phone at (518) 447-2906.

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