Review Vacancy
AgencyAttorney General, Office of the
TitleInformation Technology Specialist 2 (NY HELPS)
Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $65001 to $82656 Annually
Minimum Qualifications NY HELPS:
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).
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.
Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications:
• A bachelor's or higher-level degree including or supplemented by 15 semester credit hours in computer science;
OR
• A bachelor's or higher-level degree in any field and one year of experience in information technology;
OR
• 60 semester credit hours including or supplemented by 15 semester credit hours in computer science and one year of professional experience in information technology;
OR
• Two years of professional 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 and/or 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
Preferred Qualifications:
• 3 years or more experience with Programming with Java or .Net.
• 3 years or more experience with SQL.
• 3 years or more experience with API development and testing.
• 1-3 years of experience with Reporting and Analytics tools like PowerBI.
• 1 or more years’ experience with automated testing tools.
Duties Description The Office of the New York State Attorney General (OAG) is recognized as a national leader in civil rights, investor protection, labor rights, personal privacy, public safety, and criminal law enforcement. The OAG is responsible for defending the State in litigation, engages in affirmative civil and criminal investigations and litigation, and serves as the chief guardian of the legal rights of the citizens of New York, its businesses, and its natural resources. The Information Technology Bureau has the unique responsibility of supporting the OAG as the People’s Lawyer in its many and varied initiatives, multiple locations, and numerous platforms. If you are looking to bring your technological experience and skill set to an organization which serves the interests of the citizens of New York State in a multitude of ways every day, we encourage you to apply to join the IT team here at the OAG where you will get to work on innovative solutions.
The OAG is seeking an Information Technology Specialist 2 to work in the Enterprise Applications unit. The incumbent will be responsible for the maintenance and support of existing IT applications and reporting systems, developing and building on future modern applications and reporting needs. As a key member of the team, the developer will write and maintain code or customization in .NET or Java to meet specific project requirements. The responsibilities will span across the entire software development lifecycle including debugging and troubleshooting, ensuring the smooth communication of systems through API design and maintenance. Duties include but are not limited to:
• Write, test, and maintain code in either .NET or Java, depending on the project requirements.
• Develop and customize solutions using low-code platforms.
• Collaborate with other team members to design and implement software solutions.
• Debug and troubleshoot issues within the codebase.
• Design, develop, and maintain APIs to facilitate communication between different systems.
• Ensure API security and performance.
• Work on integrating different systems or applications to ensure seamless data flow.
• Troubleshoot integration issues and optimize integration processes.
• Write and maintain build scripts for the deployment process.
• Develop and optimize SQL scripts for database operations.
• Handle data extract requests by writing queries and scripts to retrieve and transform data.
• Develop and execute test plans to ensure the quality of software applications.
• Write testing scripts for automated testing and participate in manual testing as needed.
• Respond to and address tickets assigned through the issue tracking system.
Additional Comments Careers with the State offer multiple benefits including paid vacation leave (13+ days per year), sick leave, paid State holidays off, health insurance including vision & dental, entry into the NYS retirement (pension) system, education and training, eligibility for public student loan forgiveness, and job stability with promotional opportunities. Workplace flexibilities include multiple options for employees including telecommuting (up to two days per week) and alternative work schedules.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
The OAG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity.
For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Human Resources Management Bureau
Email Address hr.recruitment@ag.ny.gov
Address
Street Office of the Attorney General, Human Resources Managment Bureau
The Capitol
Notes on ApplyingHow to Apply: Applications must be submitted online. Copy and paste the following URL into your web browser:
https://lgr.ag.ny.gov/ords/f?p=136:10:::::P10_LGR_JOB_ID,P10_POSITIONTYPE,P10_LGR_WRITING_SAMPLE_IND:5466,22,
If you have questions or issues with your application, please contact OAG Human Resources Management Bureau by email at hr.recruitment@ag.ny.gov indicating "ITS 2, Enterprise Applications" in the subject line.
For more information about the OAG, please visit our website: www.ag.ny.gov.