Position Information

NY HELPSNo

55-b/c EligibleYes

AgencyInformation Technology Services, Office of

TitleInformation Technology Specialist 3 Programming

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade23

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

Salary RangeFrom $90582 to $114585 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

InternshipNo

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 7 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Schenectady

Street Address 500A Balltown Road, Bldg 3, FL 3

City Schenectady

StateNY

Zip Code12304

Job Specifics

Duties Description Under the general direction of a Manager of Information Technology Specialist 1 (MITS 1) SG- 27, the Information Technology Specialist 3 (Programming) – (ITS 3 (PROG)) within the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) Dedicated ITS support team, will work within the Tracking and Billing System (TABS) unit performing software maintenance activities, including remediation, software upgrades and enhancements.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Develop code using Intersystem MUMPS/Cache programing language to support the OPWDD TABS application.
• Test and debug coding errors that may occur within the TABS application referring to design specifications, ITS standards, test plans and end user feedback.
• Perform software maintenance, modifications, upgrades, and remediation associated with the TABS application.
• Create and maintain user and system documentation as required.
• Assist with the coding and testing of the transformation of the TABS application towards incorporating modern technology approved by the Enterprise while ensuring security requirements and adequate access controls are in place.
• Exchange TABS information with internal and external databases using web services.
• Provide technical assistance with the development of a conceptual design as new incentives are introduced by OPWDD impacting the TABS application. Technical assistance includes the functional specifications that define the business rules, the input, processing, and output details pertinent to the application's operations and report programs.
• Create and modify the Oracle ad hoc tables and views associated with the TABS application according to the standards set up by the Database Administrators. Maintain the data dictionaries when changes occur and assist users with questions regarding the data.
• Perform diagnoses and trouble shoot application software problems as they occur to minimize application downtime.
• Participate in the monthly TABS billing run.
• Run and make coding changes to the yearly COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment) process
• May perform supervisory duties

Minimum Qualifications One year of permanent competitive services as an Information Technology Specialist 3 (Programming) OR in a position at G-21 or higher deemed administrative under Section 52.6 of Civil Service Law OR in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in advancement of more than two salary grades.

Note: If you are on the examination eligible list for the position title in this location, you do not need to respond to this posting unless you are also eligible for appointment by one of the qualifications listed above. Candidates must be reachable on the current eligible list for this title in order to be list appointed.

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.

How to Apply

Name ITS Human Resources

Telephone 518-473-0398

Fax 518-402-4924

Email Address PostingResponses@its.ny.gov

Address

Street 164 Columbia Turnpike

City Rensselaer

State NY

Zip Code 12144

 

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.