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AgencyCanal Corporation

TitleInformation Technology Specialist 3 (Data Communications)

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade23

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

Salary RangeFrom $87530 to $118462 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address 30 S. Pearl Street

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12207

Duties Description This position will assist with various IT-related areas including but not limited to Networking, Hardware, Software and Applications, Telephony, Project Management and Cyber Security. Duties include:
• Assisting with formulation of long-range vision and implementation strategies for IT improvements enterprise-wide;

• Assisting with Enterprise Application requirement gathering, timelines, testing, training and rollout;

• Monitoring completed projects to ensure proper functionality and escalate if issues are encountered;

• Preparing and/or assist with communication plans, development of technical procedures, testing customizations, and maintenance of applications;

• Coordinating communications with IT teams (Cyber, ICS & Network Services) on planned network maintenance and unplanned outages;

• Coordinating and develop strategies for updating Canal internal and external web sites;

• Reviewing and make recommendations on IT equipment purchases (laptops, desktops, printers, etc.);

• Assisting in the development of various IT hardware and software training modules for Canal employees;

• Coordinating software recommendations, purchases and approvals;

• Developing formalized process to track Canal IT assets;

• Assisting various Canal business units to gather IT-related information for projects;

• Reviewing and approve enterprise software renewals and maintain licenses and upgrade schedules;

• Assisting with troubleshooting IT-related application issues and act as point of escalation for Canal employee IT Issues;

• Tracking Canal IT expenditures and prepare annual IT budget;

• Overseeing administration of various applications and systems and;

• Communicating new projects requested by Canal business units.

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive service in a title eligible for transfer under the provisions of Sections 52.6 or 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Eligible titles include but are not limited to: Information Technology Specialist 3, Information Technology Specialist 3 (Database), Information Technology Specialist 3 (Systems Programming), Chief Computer Operator.

OR

Candidates must be reachable for appointment from the current civil service interdepartmental promotion list (List #38-710-010).

Additional Comments PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience working with Microsoft O365 (including Office products, SharePoint, Teams and OneDrive), File Storage Architecture, Content Server, ProjectWise, Checkpoint, Proofpoint, EarthCam, ESRI GIS platforms. Familiarity with networking concepts and terminology.

The New York State Canal Corporation (Canals), a subsidiary of the New York Power Authority, is responsible for overseeing and maintaining the 524-mile waterway for boating, recreation, tourism and agriculture. The New York State Canal System includes the Erie, Champlain, Oswego and Cayuga-Seneca canals, linking the Hudson River with the Great Lakes, the Finger Lakes and Lake Champlain. The 200-year-old NYS Canal System extends over 524 miles and plays important roles in New York’s economic development, tourism industry and environmental stewardship.

For more information on The New York State Canal Corporation’s mission, values and opportunities, please visit https://www.canals.ny.gov/

The New York State Canal Corporation offers its employees a generous and comprehensive benefits plan, which includes:

Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Nine (9) paid holidays annually
• Four (4) paid floating holidays annually
• Earn up to thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
• Earn five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
• Earn up to thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually

Health Benefits
• Participation in the New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) and access to their variety of affordable health insurance options
• Pre-Tax contribution program
• Dental and Vision benefits at no additional cost
• Opt-Out incentive program
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)

Additional Benefits
• PEF representation and access to their benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development and promotional opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement programs
• Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP)
• Qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• And many more…

Parking is provided.

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

Name Recruitment@canals.ny.gov

Telephone 518-449-6003

Fax

Email Address recruitment@canals.ny.gov

Address

Street 30 S. Pearl Street

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12207

Notes on ApplyingInterested candidates who meet the minimum qualifications should send a cover letter and resume by the application deadline of March 26, 2026, to Recruitment@canals.ny.gov. Please include the position title, "ITS 3 (Data Communications) #03456 - Albany", in the subject line of your e-mail to ensure receipt of your application.

The New York Power Authority/New York State Canal Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.

The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents and veterans to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, NYPA/Canals is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them. We proudly celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race/color, creed/religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, military status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy and related conditions, familial/marital status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest/criminal conviction record or any other category protected by law.

NYPA/Canals will also provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates’ disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns. To request an accommodation, please email accessibility@nypa.gov.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from the candidate before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov