Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyInformation Technology Services, Office of

TitleInformation Technology Specialist 2 Programming - Hourly - 8698M

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary GradeNS

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

Salary RangeFrom $32.06 to $32.06 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Sun-Thurs

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 6 AM

To 6 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address Moving from 99 Washington Ave., Flr 15

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code00000

Job Specifics

Duties Description ITS provides operational support to state agencies on a 24x7x365 basis; some positions may be required to provide this critical service at any time.


Under the direction of an Information Technology Specialist 3 Programming, SG-23, within the Office of Information Technology Services, Dedicated Support, New York State Higher Education Services Corporation in Albany, the Information Technology Specialist 2 Programming - Hourly, SG-NS, will be responsible for performing a full range of activities including technical analysis, design, application development, testing, implementation, and maintenance. Illustrative duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Participate on teams for projects that have a Microsoft Access, .NET application, or SQL server functional component.
• Prepare size and scope analysis and timeline documentation.
• Analyze and document business requirements by participating in Joint Application Design sessions, interviewing product owners and subject matter experts.
• Develop prototypes based on the requirements and prepare internal and external design documents.
• Use analysis and design documents, develop, document, and maintain programs, modules, classes, objects, reports, jobs, as applicable.
• Utilize ASP.NET, VB.NET, VBA, C#, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, PL/SQL, T-SQL, MS Access, MS Visual Studio, MS SQL server.
• Create development test plans and prepare and/or refresh test conditions and associated accounts. Following the test plan, execute unit, run-stream, subsystem, and regression tests as needed.
• Review all test results, compare the results to the identified conditions. Debug and rerun as needed.
• Provide business area and external customer support for the project deliverables.
• Follow all existing guidelines and recommend new guidelines for development.
• Facilitate and participate in meetings with ITS and HESC customers.
• Communicate clearly, both verbally and in technical writing, with HESC and ITS team members.
• Performs other relevant duties as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications Either 1. a bachelor's or higher-level degree including or supplemented by 15 semester credit hours in computer science;

Or 2. a bachelor's or higher-level degree in any field AND one year of experience in information technology;

Or 3. 60 semester credit hours including or supplemented by 15 semester credit hours in computer science AND one year of experience in information technology;

Or 4. two years of experience in information technology.

Experience in information technology includes experience in one or more of the following computer-related areas: artificial intelligence; automation; business/systems analysis; cloud computing; computer installation; diagnosis and repair; computer programming; cybersecurity/information assurance; data analytics; database administration, design and management; design and development of geographic information systems; design and development of computer aided drafting applications; digital forensics; informatics; information technology; IT customer support and training; interactive user experience (UX); internet/intranet development, design, and maintenance; knowledge management; network management; program design; program testing; project management; server management; storage management; systems management; technical writing; telecommunications; virtual technology. If verifiable, we will accept and prorate appropriate part-time and volunteer experience.

Additional Comments Two positions available under this posting.

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.

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.

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non- competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

We are recruiting for 2 positions within this role.

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.

How to Apply

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 and Ref# 8698M in the subject of your email for prompt routing. Your Social Security number may be required to confirm eligibility.