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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 02/05/26

Applications Due02/20/26

Vacancy ID208876

NY HELPNo

AgencyInformation Technology Services, Office of

TitleInformation Technology Specialist 4 - 10833

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade25

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $96336 to $121413 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address State Campus, Bldg 5, Flr 2

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12226

Duties Description Under the direction of the Deputy Commissioner of Technology (DCT) for the Division of Dedicated Support for the State Liquor Authority (SLA), the Information Technology Specialist 4, SG-25, will be responsible for planning and executing activities to gather and document stakeholder requirements for a new system development project or enhancements to existing systems. They will also provide business knowledge support for SLA's Portal and Backoffice Application, Cash on Delivery (COD) System, LAMP, and Online Complaint Application.
Specific duties shall include but are not limited to:
•Develop an understanding of agency business processes to ensure system meets business objectives
•Participate in meetings of project team members, including agency management, to elicit, document, and validate business and system requirements
•Support the creation of process flows and process models for the business processes or functions as needed
•Utilize standard templates, or develop new tools as needed, to accurately and concisely document requirements and specifications
•Assist with various system design activities such as creating program specifications, workflow diagrams or structured charts, and logical data models
•Serve as liaison between business and IT development staff, assisting with communicating requirements to stakeholders
•Develop reference materials/guides that support agency and public users in understanding system functions
•Ensure requirements documentation, project artifacts, and communications are completed within required timeframes
•Assist with system testing, including development, validation, and execution of test plans

Minimum Qualifications One year of permanent competitive service as an Information Technology Specialist 3 (Programming) or Information Technology Specialist 3.

Additional Comments ITS will not offer permanent employment to any candidate unless the candidate provides documentation that they are authorized to accept work in the United States on a permanent basis. It is the policy of ITS not to hire F1 or H1 visa holders for permanent employment or to sponsor non-immigrant aliens for temporary work authorization visas or for permanent residence.

Some positions may require fingerprinting.

Some positions may require up to 25% travel and/or lifting up to 50 lbs. Some positions are pending Civil Service approval. Details of position(s) will be described further if you are selected for an interview.

If eligible, positions located in New York City will receive an additional $3,400 downstate adjustment location pay with regular annual salary. Positions located in the Mid-Hudson will receive an additional $1,650 adjustment location pay.
to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.

Benefits of Working for NYS Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
• Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF.
• Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development

Health Care Benefits
• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost

Additional Benefits
• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• And many more.

The Office of Information Technology Services is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage all individuals with disabilities to apply.

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

Name ITS Human Resources

Telephone 518-473-0398

Fax 518-402-4924

Email Address PostingResponses@its.ny.gov

Address

Street Empire State Plaza

Swan Street Building, Core 4, Floor 1

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12220

 

Notes on ApplyingTo apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume clearly indicating how you qualify. Ensure that you include the vacancy ID in the subject of your email for prompt routing. Your Social Security number may be required to confirm eligibility.

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