Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyThruway Authority

TitleInformation Technology Specialist 2 (Programming) (NY HELPS)

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitNone listed

Salary RangeFrom $62550 to $88747 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address 200 Southern Boulevard

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12209

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications CURRENT NYS EMPLOYEES:
Current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service as a Grade 16 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 of the NYS Civil Service Law.

GENERAL PUBLIC CANDIDATES (NY HELPS):
A bachelor’s or higher-level degree including or supplemented by 15 semester credit hours in Computer Science;
OR
A bachelor’s degree or higher-level degree in any field AND one year of experience in Information Technology;
OR
60 semester credit hours including or supplemented by 15 semester credit hours in Computer Science AND one year of experience in Information Technology;
OR
Two years of experience in Information Technology

Note: Your degree, college credit, high school diploma or equivalency diploma must have been awarded by a college, university, high school or educational institution accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the United States (U.S.) Department of Education/Secretary of Education. If awarded by an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of companies that provide these services (fees must be paid to the company you choose) can be found at: http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Basic knowledge of Java and Kotlin.
• Basic knowledge of the Android Software Development Kit and its components.
• Awareness of basic design principles for creating user-friendly interfaces.
• Basic experience with RESTful APIs and integrating third-party services.
• Basic skills in writing unit tests and debugging applications.
• Familiarity with Git.
• Understanding of SQLite or other simple database management systems.
• Awareness of basic security practices for mobile applications.
• Understanding the importance of app performance and user experience.
• Basic knowledge of Google’s Android design principles and interface guidelines.

Duties Description We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Android Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a foundational understanding of Android development and a passion for learning and growing in a collaborative environment. You will assist in developing and maintaining Android applications from concept to release, collaborating with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features. Additionally, you will support efforts to ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of our applications, help identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs, and continuously learn and implement new technologies to improve development efficiency.

Additional Comments ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT:
ALL POTENTIAL CANDIDATES FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE LEGALLY ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES AT THE TIME OF APPOINTMENT AND THROUGHOUT YOUR EMPLOYMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE THRUWAY AUTHORITY. IF APPOINTED, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS THAT VERIFY YOUR IDENTITY AND AUTHORIZATION TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES, AS REQUIRED BY THE FEDERAL IMMIGRATION REFORM AND CONTROL ACT OF 1986, AND THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT.

PLEASE BE ADVISED, THE NEW YORK STATE THRUWAY AUTHORITY DOES NOT USE E-VERIFY OR PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP FOR EMPLOYMENT VISA STATUSES.

Free onsite employee parking. Remote work availability and hours will be discussed at time of interview.

This is a NYS Thruway Authority Unit 2 CSEA position:

Health Insurance and Prescription Drug Coverage.
Dental and Vision Coverage.
13 Paid Holidays, 4 of which are floating holidays, which are credited in July each year for use from July 1st through June 30th.
Vacation, Sick and Personal Accruals.
Sick Leave is credited at the rate of one-half day each biweekly pay period up to a total of 165 days.
Sick Leave Incentive Plan – Employees who have not accumulated 165 sick days and have not used sick leave during the periods of January 1st to June 30th or July 1st to December 31st each year, may receive two days of pay for each six-month period. Employees who have a sick leave balance of 165 sick leave days, and continuously maintain that balance for each six-month period, may receive four days of pay for each six-month period.
Employees with 20+ years of Authority/State service may receive up to an additional five days of vacation leave accruals annually.
Vacation Exchange Program - Between November 15th and December 31st of each year, employees who have previously earned and accrued vacation credits may elect to receive cash payments in lieu of the use of up to five days of such accrued vacation credits. Employees who maintain a 35-day vacation accrual balance in the pay period prior to submitting the election form may exchange an additional five days for a total exchange of 10 days of accrued vacation credits.
Membership in the New York State and Local Retirement System, as well as optional enrollment in the NYS Deferred Compensation Plan.
Tuition Assistance Program, which reimburses 90% of tuition costs for approved courses up to 21 credit hours per year.
New York's 529 College Savings Program, which provides New York families with a tax-advantaged way to save for college.
Longevity Pay - Employees with five years of satisfactory service at or above the maximum salary of their grade will be eligible to have salary advanced to the First Longevity, 10 years of satisfactory service will advance to the Second Longevity, and 15 years of satisfactory service will advance to the Third Longevity. Longevity pay has a positive impact on retirement.
Employees are paid bi-weekly, with no lag time.
Some positions will be eligible for downstate and/or geographical pay depending on location and title.

The New York State Thruway Authority is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
New York State Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, familial status, citizen or immigration status, sex, disability, marital status, gender identity or expression, prior arrests, prior conviction records, predisposing genetic characteristics or domestic violence victim status. The Thruway Authority is committed to a workplace free from discrimination based on the referenced characteristics and other federal and state protected characteristics.

The New York State Thruway Authority provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Bureau of Accessibility, Equity, Diversity and Employee Engagement at accommodations@thruway.ny.gov or call (518) 471-4321.

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

Contact Information

Name Angela

Telephone 518-436-2725

Fax 518-471-5076

Email Address CanvassReply4@thruway.ny.gov

Address

Street 200 Southern Boulevard

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12209

 

Notes on ApplyingIf interested in this vacancy, please submit a resume, college transcripts, and any other documents for proof of eligibility to the contact information in this announcement. Please include the Vacancy ID and Title of the position you are applying for in your email.