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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 07/08/16

Applications Due07/29/16

Vacancy ID31385

AgencyEducation Department, State

TitleInformation Technology Specialist 2 (Programming), Box PIMS-224/40336

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $52293 to $66494 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 7 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? Yes

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address Performance Improvement and Management Services

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12234

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Reassignment: One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Information Technology Specialist 2 (Programming).

§52.6 Transfer: One year of permanent competitive or 55 b/c service in a title SG-16 or above deemed eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.

Eligible List Appointment: Candidates who are reachable on the Information Technology Specialist 2 (Programming) eligible list may be considered for appointment.

*Leads to a maximum salary of $66,494 based on annual performance advances.

NOTE: If you are on the Civil Service eligible list for this title, you may receive a canvass letter. You must complete and return it as instructed on the letter.

Duties Description The New York State Education Department's (NYSED) Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) is seeking applicants for the position of Information Technology Specialist 2 (Programming). The ITS is the service unit responsible for fulfilling the information processing needs of offices throughout NYSED. The incumbent of this position will work as a member of the application development team, provide programming support for NYSED's enterprise applications and develop Information Technology (IT) solutions to support the business needs of NYSED. The duties of this position will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Write computer programs based on developed and approved program specifications, including but not limited to, the Java programming language;
• Develop, modify, and implement responsive and accessible web-based applications;
• Collaborate with program office and IT staff to understand the business requirements of the information system(s);
• Analyze and recommend system modifications and determine the impact of proposed changes;
• Identify and troubleshoot problems and implementing necessary solutions;
• Conduct unit and integration testing of application components;
• Assist with system maintenance activities;
• Conduct business systems analysis and design while working closely with IT technical unit staff;
• Ensure that systems and procedures are properly documented, meet Department standards, and follow generally accepted IT practices; and
• Exhibit knowledge and practical experience programming in Java, PD/SQL, PHP, SQL, XML, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Oracle Databases, and AIX.

Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a contingent permanent appointment. Filling of this position is contingent upon Division of Budget approval. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Applicants should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits.

APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by July 29, 2016 to omsjobs@nysed.gov (Email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (PIMS-224/40336) in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application.

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

Name Office of Human Resources Management

Telephone (518) 474-5215

Fax (518) 486-5631

Email Address omsjobs@nysed.gov

Address

Street NYS Education Department

89 Washington Avenue, OHRM, Room 528 EB

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12234

 

Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by July 29, 2016 to omsjobs@nysed.gov (Email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (PIMS-224/40336) in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application.

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