Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyState Comptroller, Office of the

TitleInformation Technology Specialist 2 (Programming) SG-18(NYHELPS) Item# 00787

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $66951 to $85138 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address 110 State Street

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12236

Job Specifics

Duties Description As an Information Technology Specialist 2 on the Payments team in PeopleSoft and Payment Applications, you will contribute directly towards a shared goal-to ensure that New York State's employees are paid accurately and on time. You will collaborate with Payroll business partners to analyze requirements and propose solutions. Using PeopleSoft-related development tools, you will develop/modify and test new and existing programs. You will communicate effectively and share ideas. You will help to troubleshoot issues and provide after-hours support when needed.

Minimum Qualifications Do you want a career with a purpose that provides work/life balance? Apply today to join the Office of the New York State Comptroller.

Civil Service exams are not required under the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) Program: Non-Competitive Qualifications for appointment under the NYHELPS Program:

Non-Competitive Qualifications for appointment under the NY HELPS Program:
For appointment to an Information Technology Specialist 2 Programming, you must have:

A bachelor's or higher-level degree, including or supplemented by 15 credit hours in computer science courses.
OR - A bachelor's or higher-level degree in any field and at least one year of the experience in information technology.
OR - A minimum of 60 college semester credit hours including at least 15 credit hours in computer science courses and one year of the experience in information technology.
OR - A total of two years of experience in information technology.

Competitive Minimum Qualifications:
You must be currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title, eligible under the 55 b/c program, or eligible to transfer to this title under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.

To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website: Career Mobility Office » GOT-IT (ny.gov)

Non-Competitive promotion (NCP) qualifications:
You must be a qualified employee of the Office of the New York State Comptroller and have had one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as a Information Technology Specialist 1 Programing.

NCP notes:
If the number of interested candidates who meet the promotional qualifications is three or less, the agency; at its discretion, may nominate one or more of the candidates for a noncompetitive promotion without further examination under the provisions of Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law.

If the number of interested candidates who meet the promotional qualifications is more than three, the agency; at its discretion, may nominate one or more of the candidates for a provisional promotion under the provisions of Section 65 of the Civil Service Law.

Additional Comments Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Demonstrated experience with one or more of the following skills:
• Computer Programming - Performing program maintenance.
• Debugging/resolving program problems, including troubleshooting application software for user/system problem resolution.
• Developing program control scripts (such as JCL, ECL, UNIX, Shell script, NT batch commands, VB scripts, SMS).
• Writing programming instructions (code) in an object-oriented language, such as Java.
• Writing programming instructions (code) in a procedural language, such as COBOL.
• Writing programming instructions (code) for communications interfaces with other software.
• Writing programming instructions (code) in any other specific programming language type.
• Preparing functional specifications that define the system being proposed to meet business requirements.
• Documenting workflow processes.
• Researching and/or consulting to ascertain the software or hardware solutions necessary to meet the customers' needs.
• Analyzing end-user requests for information and create "ad hoc" reports from various databases using query tools.
• Demonstrated experience with one or more of the following competencies:
• Database - Oracle
• ERP - PeopleSoft Development Tools/Code
• Query Tools – SQL, PL/SQL
• Proficient at communicating with technical staff and customers.
• Strong analytical thinker with excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated experience in handling high pressure situations, including the ability to work under tight deadlines, troubleshoot production issues (both during shift and on-call), and able to shift priorities with minimal guidance

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

How to Apply

Name Kathy Shellhamer

Telephone (518) 474-1924

Fax (518)486-6723

Email Address Jobs@osc.ny.gov

Address

Street Office of the New York State Comptroller, Division of Human Resources

110 State Street, 12th Floor

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12236

 

Notes on ApplyingSubmit a clear, concise cover letter and resume stating how you meet the minimum qualifications for this title. To apply, copy and paste the following link into your browser:

https://gen-oscstateofny-prd.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=7S

Reference Item #00787-KKS on your cover letter for proper routing.

Unofficial transcripts and/or templates will be required for certain positions. Documents must be sent as unlocked and accessible attachments.
If you have questions about this vacancy, please contact this Division representative:
Division Contact: Michael Platel
Email Address: CIO_HR@osc.ny.gov