Review Vacancy
AgencyFinancial System, Statewide
TitleInformation Technology Specialist 2 #16-23
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $53339 to $67827 Annually
Minimum Qualifications This position is open to candidates who are reachable on the Information Technology Specialist 2, G-18, Civil Service eligible list OR have one year of permanent competitive service as an Information Technology Specialist 2, G-18. This position is also open to NYS employees at or above G-16 who are eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 or 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second, consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two grades. In order to qualify for a Section 52.6 transfer, candidates must have one year of permanent competitive service in a qualifying administrative title such as Information Technology Specialist 2 (Programming), G-18; Business Systems Analyst 1, G-18; or Telecommunications Analyst 2, G-18. In order to qualify for a Section 70.1 transfer, candidates must have one year of permanent competitive service as a Supervising Computer Operator, G-18.
Required Skills and Abilities:
• Joomla CMS; Microsoft Office including Access; Adobe Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Fireworks, Illustrator
• High level of attention to detail, ability to multi-task and strong leadership skills
• Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills
• Ability to document issues in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work collaboratively on cross-functional teams and foster the teams’ commitment to tasks
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of products, especially Excel, PowerPoint and Visio
• Self-motivated, organized and independent; able to work with a minimum of supervision
• Ability to set priorities and to recognize when to seek clarification
Preferred Qualifications:
• Proficiency with web user interface/user experience development in a Joomla! CMS environment
• Website maintenance
• Developing and editing web style sheets, page code, creating and editing banners, ads, icons and other images
• Experience with Google Analytics
• Project Management
• Process Documentation
• Experience with Drupal CMS a plus
• Experience with PeopleSoft User Productivity Kit (UPK) a plus
• Experience with the Statewide Learning Management System (SLMS) is a plus
• Working knowledge of the SFS or PeopleSoft modules is a plus
• Basic knowledge of the organization of New York State government
Duties Description As part of the Statewide Financial System (SFS) Stakeholder Services Bureau, the incumbent may be responsible for web development; content management; website maintenance; as well as training development, delivery and reporting. Additional responsibilities could include providing graphic design support to enhance communications. The ITS 2 may also be responsible for projects managing stakeholder communication tasks.
Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:
• Perform design, web development and some project management tasks including:
-web content management systems (i.e., Joomla!)
-web development including style sheets, templates, web page coding
-web architecture development
-graphic design
-copywriting
• Develop and deliver training to internal and external users
• Determine the level of effort required for tasks and estimate timetables for completion of tasks as assigned
• Document and maintain web and SharePoint maintenance procedures
• Ensure stakeholder training materials, project artifacts and communication needs are met within assigned timeframes, and adhere to SFS standards
• Review and validate key stakeholder communications for grammar and technical accuracy prior to sharing with audience
• Participation in knowledge transfer and continuous learning sessions to build competency in key focus areas (e.g., web development and maintenance activities)
• Develop and monitor analytical reports to capture statistics on SFS website activity; identify trends, potential risks, and issues
• Special projects as required
Additional Comments You are advised that, should you accept a job offer with SFS, you may be required to be fingerprinted.
The Statewide Financial System (SFS) is the organization that manages the enterprise financial system that supports the business of New York State government. SFS works collaboratively with the New York State Office of Information Technology clusters as they support the ITS systems across the State. SFS is an independent entity jointly governed by the Office of the State Comptroller and the Division of the Budget.
As one of the largest public sector enterprise financial systems in the United States, SFS staff provides extensive operational support to over 70 NYS agencies and authorities. SFS processes an average of 22,000 voucher transactions daily, about $150 billion in payments per year.
Currently, we are looking for motivated, highly qualified professionals who can lead and support on-going transformational statewide information technology projects. Working as part of the team at SFS provides a great opportunity to be part of a mission-driven organization that strongly supports its employees’ professional growth and development through training opportunities and knowledge sharing. You would also be able to see your work directly support the transformation of business processes supporting NYS government.
More About SFS
We are an innovative team of experts specializing in enterprise resource planning (ERP), financial operations, business analysis, information technology, project management, service delivery, training, change management and stakeholder relations. Since our inception, our focus has been to meet our customers’ financial processing needs, ensure the integrity of State financial data and lead future migrations from existing agency financial systems into one integrated financial management system.
SFS continues to work on major initiatives to expand the use of system functionality to additional agencies; implement additional modules; provide enhancements for vendors/suppliers; and improve financial reporting and budgeting. Additionally, SFS Staff support a new image release model which introduces smaller, more frequent updates twice a year, rather than large multi-year version upgrade projects.
To learn more about SFS and the kinds of projects we support, visit our website at www.sfs.ny.gov.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address PersonnelSFS@budget.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Division of the Budget
State Capitol
Notes on ApplyingTo apply, please send a cover letter and resume by e-mail, fax, or post office mail. Please include your current Civil Service title and grade and be sure to indicate that you are applying for the position of Information Technology Specialist 2, Ref. #16-23.