Review Vacancy
AgencyMental Health, Office of
TitleInformation Technology Specialist 3 (Programming), Central Office
Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $79325 to $100342 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Minimum Qualifications Candidates must have one year of permanent status as a Information Technology Specialist 3 (Programming), and be eligible for lateral transfer OR be eligible to transfer via Section 52.6 or 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
All OMH Central Office employees who are vaccinated for COVID-19 must show proof of vaccination. Fully vaccinated means that two (2) or more weeks have elapsed since receiving either the second dose in a two-dose COVID-19 vaccination series (e.g., Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna) or the first and only dose of a single-dose vaccine (e.g., Johnson & Johnson [J&J]/Janssen). Those not vaccinated must indicate this. Vaccination is required for many OMH positions but not all. Those not vaccinated for COVID-19 are ineligible for appointment to positions that require vaccination.
All OMH Central Office employees who are vaccinated for COVID-19 must show proof of vaccination. Fully vaccinated means that two (2) or more weeks have elapsed since receiving either the second dose in a two-dose COVID-19 vaccination series (e.g., Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna) or the first and only dose of a single-dose vaccine (e.g., Johnson & Johnson [J&J]/Janssen). Those not vaccinated must indicate this. Vaccination is required for many OMH positions but not all. Those not vaccinated for COVID-19 are ineligible for appointment to positions that require vaccination.
Duties Description The Information Technology Specialist 3 (Programming) will perform activities including, but not limited to, technical activities related to writing instructions (code), applications program development, program and system testing, and business/systems analysis and design and development of database systems for agency specific applications. The position is expected to provide application support for OMH business units and clinical programs.
• Leads in planning and conducting application programming design, coding, testing, and debugging activities.
• Expert level knowledge of Python, JavaScript, and/or object-oriented programming languages.
o Knowledge parsing XML and/or JSON is a plus.
• Working knowledge of SQL and relational database design, as well as experience with manipulating and importing data from flat files is preferred.
• Knowledge of PowerShell and/or shell scripts such as bash is preferred.
• Will review code written by junior programmers, offer suggestions, provide coaching and perform knowledge sharing activities to help develop junior programmer skillsets.
• Maintains and analyzes systems performance after implementation by testing and documenting system changes resulting from operation errors or system failures, changes in legislation, user requirements, or changes in the IT environment.
• Participates in meetings and works with agency management, users, vendors, consultants, and IT staff to discuss IT solution options and assists in recommending appropriate system platforms for meeting program requirements.
• Will assist with various design activities such as creating program specifications, workflow diagrams or structured charts, and logical data models.
• Will participate in the testing phase of application development by assisting in the development of test plans, test conditions, validation testing, and performing quality assurance and user acceptance tests of programs and systems.
• Design, support and troubleshoot low-code applications utilizing Microsoft Power Automate, SharePoint and Teams for OMH business units and facility clinical staff.
• Maintains thorough understanding of the environment to ensure adherence to standards and utilizes accepted practices for enterprise design.
• Reviews current and proposed architectures to meet acceptable enterprise system practices.
• Makes recommendations for infrastructure improvements and deploys and maintains systems in accordance with established guidelines.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve issues for existing systems resulting from errors detected during, testing, implementation and/or daily use.
• Will participate on the following projects, that include but are not limited to: Electronic Health Record Implementation, Infection Prevention and Control, Outpatient Scheduling, Internal Reporting, Cerner Upgrade, and Telehealth projects.
• Demonstrate strong, professional, respectful communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate an interest in developing a deep understanding of OMH enterprise software and systems to develop a technical expertise that will help facilitate excellent end-user support.
• Maintain a collaborative environment that fosters and supports creative solutions and continuous improvement.
• Maintain a working environment that is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a competent and highly motivated workforce.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment where technical issues must be quickly resolved and communicated to end users.
Additional Comments Specific scheduled hours and telecommuting availability for this position will be discussed during the interview process. Please note, employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to operational needs and Agency Telecommuting Program Guidelines.
The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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Email Address omhhrm@omh.ny.gov
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Notes on ApplyingTo be considered for this position, interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume in Microsoft Word or PDF format as an attachment to omhhrm@omh.ny.gov. Please include the title of the position and Vacancy ID #112218 in the subject line of your email when applying.