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AgencyFinancial Services, Department of

TitleInformation Technology Specialist 3, SG-23

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade23

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

Salary RangeFrom $84156 to $106454 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 8 AM

To 6 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County New York

Street Address One Commerce Plaza

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12257

Duties Description The New York State Department of Financial Services seeks to build an equitable, transparent, and resilient financial system that benefits individuals and supports business. Through engagement, data-driven regulation and policy, and operational excellence, the Department and its employees are responsible for empowering consumers and protecting them from financial harm; ensuring the health of the entities we regulate; driving economic growth in New York through responsible innovation; and preserving the stability of the global financial system.

The Department of Financial Services is seeking candidates for the position of Information Technology Specialist 3 in the Technology Bureau. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Leads and manages a small operations team, providing direction and support to ensure high performance;
• Oversees the implementation, maintenance, support and improvement of technical systems and infrastructure including Active Directory, servers, or network components;
• Develops and enforces technical standards and procedures to ensure service reliability and security;
• Monitors and analyzes operational performance metrics to identify areas for improvement;
• Coordinates with other departments to ensure technical support for business operations;
• Continuously evaluates and improves technical processes and workflows to enhance operational efficiency;
• Implements best practices in technical operations and ensure compliance with industry standards;
• Manages relationships with external vendors and service providers; and
• Fosters a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the team.

Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in technical operations management, including managing Service Support, Active Directory, servers, or network infrastructure
• Strong technical knowledge, excellent problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills.

Appointment method:

List Appointment: Candidates must be reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for 268390-10 or 387090-10.

Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive service in a title eligible for transfer via Sections 70.1 or 52.6 of the Civil Service Law. Information regarding transfer eligibility may be available on the Civil Service Career Mobility Office website at http://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/.

Please Note that under Civil Service Law, an employee cannot have two consecutive upward 70.1 or 52.6 transfers without an intervening eligible list appointment if such transfers would exceed two salary grades.

Additional Comments Please note that a change in negotiating unit may affect your salary, insurance and other benefits.

Salary: $84,156 – $106,454

Appointment Status: Permanent

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

Name Christopher Barr

Telephone

Fax 518-402-5071

Email Address Christopher.barr@dfs.ny.gov

Address

Street One Commerce Plaza

Suite 301

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12257

Notes on ApplyingTo Apply: Interested qualified candidates must submit a resume and letter of interest no later than March 14, 2025 to the email address listed below. Please include the Box # ITS3-04119 in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. Email submissions are preferred.

Please be advised that the New York State Department of Financial Services does not offer sponsorship for employment visas.

Christopher Barr
Box # ITS3-04119
New York State Department of Financial Services
Office of Human Resources Management
One Commerce Plaza, Suite 301
Albany, NY 12257
Email: Christopher.barr@dfs.ny.gov
Fax: (518) 402-5071

All candidates that apply may not be scheduled for an interview.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Employment with New York State qualifies an individual for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). This program forgives the remaining balance on any Direct Student Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time for a U.S. federal, state, local, or tribal government or not-for-profit organization. To learn more about the program and whether you would qualify, please visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Department of Financial Services is required to provide reasonable accommodation for known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant with a disability if an accommodation would enable the applicant to perform the essential functions of the job. If the accommodation would constitute an undue hardship on the operations of the agency, the agency is not required to provide it.

All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply to all jobs for which they meet the minimum qualifications.