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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 02/06/23

Applications Due02/28/23

Vacancy ID123448

AgencyTeachers' Retirement System

TitleInformation Technology Specialist 2-Programming

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitCSEA Local 658 (NYS Teachers’ Retirement System)

Salary RangeFrom $66261 to $82752 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? Yes

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 10 Corporate Woods Drive

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12211

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

EITHER: 1) Reachable on the Civil Service eligible list; OR 2) Eligible for reassignment by virtue of having permanent competitive service as an Information Technology Specialist 2-Programming (SG-18); OR 3) Eligible for transfer under the provisions of the Civil Service Law by virtue of having one year of permanent competitive service in an appropriate title.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with .NET framework 4.7 or later, C# and Microsoft Visual Studio
• At least one year of applied experience in application development
• Familiarity with relational database programming techniques; Oracle preferred
• Applied experience in application analysis, development and/or support for interactive external web applications
• Familiarity with relational database programming techniques
• Familiarity with n-tier web application development with a focus on security
• Understanding of Object-Oriented concepts
• Commitment to providing exceptional customer service
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Duties Description The Information Technology Specialist 2 (Programming) will work in a team environment developing new applications and maintaining existing applications. They may be responsible for supporting related third-party software and other toolkits, as well as working with end-users to define the project requirements for analysis and design of solutions. As a part of a project team, the Information Technology Specialist 2 (Programming) will perform a full range of activities including: Systems Analysis and Design; Application Programming Development; Unit, Systems and Acceptance testing; and Systems implementation and maintenance. This position will be assigned to the Business Web Development team.


The duties for the Information Technology Specialist 2 (Programming) include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Participation as a team member on a variety of projects including determination of time frames for assigned tasks, completing assigned tasks, assisting in unit and system testing and post-implementation support of the system
• Assistance in the analysis of user requirements such as information gathering, participating in requirements interviews, documenting existing systems and processes, documenting requirements, and developing detailed specifications.
• Programming and technical support for application modules and various implementation phases of application systems. This will include coding, testing, installation, and documentation of the system’s functions.
• Inclusion in discussions of the definition, design, and construction of processes/structures to support project requirements
• Ensure system development and support projects adhere to application development standards and procedures, standard configurations and policies dictated by the New York State Teachers’ Retirement System
• Assist with the support, troubleshooting and maintenance of assigned systems to ensure that New York State Teachers’ Retirement System staff can utilize applications in an efficient and timely manner
• Ability to collaborate on information in a team environment in order to communicate goals, objectives and knowledge
• Assist with project planning including task estimates
• Prepare analysis, design and object-oriented documentation prior to coding

Additional Comments All applications to NYSTRS should be done via the https://nystrs.peopleadmin.com/ site. NYSTRS will never ask you to submit private information via email or direct you to submit private information to another site as part of our recruitment process.

This position is eligible for a 80% remote/20% in-office flexible work option as outlined in NYSTRS’ Flexible Work Pilot Program.

In order to apply for this position please submit your application via the following link:

https://nystrs.peopleadmin.com/postings/4857

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

Name Christine DiPierno

Telephone 518/447-2906

Fax N/A

Email Address recruitment@nystrs.org

Address

Street 10 Corporate Woods Drive

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12211

 

Notes on ApplyingYou must apply to the posting on our applicant portal in order to be considered. The link to the applicant portal is:
In order to apply for this position please submit your application vie the following link:

https://nystrs.peopleadmin.com/postings/4857

The Selective Certification Profile Form is available upon request.

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