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The date on which the vacancy post was submitted.Date Posted 03/13/25
The last date that applications will be accepted.Applications Due03/28/25
This is the unique identifier for this vacancy.Vacancy ID182677
Indicates whether if this vacancy posting is part of the NY HELPS Program.NY HELPNo
The agency in which the vacancy exists.AgencyGeneral Services, Office of
The job title for the vacancy.TitlePublic Information Specialist 1 (Digital Content) - [Web Solutions Specialist] - VID 182677
The job title for the vacancy.Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit.Salary Grade18
The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned.Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy.Salary RangeFrom $65001 to $82656 Annually
Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Full-Time
This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. 'Provisional' means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination. Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 10%
This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Mon-Fri
The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time.Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? No
If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? No
If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? No
If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? Yes
The county in which the vacancy is located. County Albany
The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address Empire State Plaza
The city where the vacancy is located. City Albany
The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). StateNY
The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code12242
The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The NYS Digital Services team at the Office of General Services (OGS) is seeking a creative Web Solutions Specialist, with a specialization in front-end development. The Public Information Specialist 1 (Digital Content) will function as a Web Solutions Specialist supporting digital projects and the ny.gov and governor.ny.gov portfolio of websites, applications, and digital communications tools.
The Web Solutions Specialist will work on a variety of digital products that help to connect New York State residents to critical services and will seek to measure and improve customer-facing digital interactions with government agencies.
The NYS Digital Services is a team of strategists, product managers and technologists working with agencies to streamline and improve the digital experience across New York State. We strive to create a community that works together to provide programs and services to New Yorkers in an efficient and user-friendly way.
• Contribute to the full digital product lifecycle, from business analysis to technical solution and implementation.
• Collaborate with the Solutions Director to research, propose, and evaluate web solutions.
• Code, edit, enhance, and troubleshoot websites and tools in the NYS Digital Service portfolio (e.g., ny.gov, governor.ny.gov, 988.ny.gov, infrastructure.ny.gov).
• Write front-end code for a variety of digital products, including websites, applications, and SaaS products.
• Partner with project management to align timelines and resources with project scope and business needs.
• Work with state/vendor engineering teams to implement or resolve issues with production code.
• Collaborate with product leaders, designers, and developers to launch digital products.
• Build simple tech solutions, adapt libraries, and contribute to the NYS Web Design System and NYS Digital Service Utilities Library.
• Commit and review code in NYS Digital Service or NYS ITS GitHub repositories.
• Write and review tickets in AGILE tools, and actively participate in sprint planning, retrospectives, and demos.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Operational Needs:
This position may require routine evening and weekend work, as well as some travel on occasion between Albany and NYC.
The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Six years of experience* in public relations, social media, and digital communications.
*Substitutions: A degree in Communications, English, Public Relations, Social Media, Digital Communications, or a similar degree may substitute for experience as follows:
• Associates degree: Two years of required experience
• Bachelor’s degree: Four years of required experience
• Master’s degree: Five years of required experience
Preferred Qualifications:
The preferred candidate will bring a passion for the open web, creative technical problem solving, and a desire to learn and grow while building technology that helps real people.
• Proficient in core web languages: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Strong portfolio showcasing web development and solutions work.
• Eager to explore new web technologies and innovative problem-solving approaches.
• Excellent communication skills, translating complex technical issues into clear, actionable language for non-technical stakeholders.
• Experienced with AGILE tools like Atlassian JIRA, GitHub Projects, Azure DevOps, or similar.
• In-depth knowledge of modern web browsers, web content management systems, static-site generators, and traditional web development.
• Familiar with web accessibility standards (WCAG 2.0/2.1/2.2, Section 508)
• The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of modern web development, a passion for learning new technologies, and strong problem-solving skills to implement innovative solutions.
Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments The Office of General Services (OGS) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants from all communities to apply.
For a full version of OGS’s EEO/AA statement and benefits joining Team #OneOGS, please visit http://www.ogs.ny.gov/employment.
NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Human Resources/KE
The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone 518-473-5282
The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax 518-486-1631
Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov
Address
The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM
31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza
The city for the contact for this vacancy. City Albany
The state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NY
The zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 12242
Instructions for potential applicants.Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.