Review Vacancy
AgencyInformation Technology Services, Office of
TitleAssistant Director Information Technology Services 1 - 15996
Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences
Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $127507 to $160911 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Duties Description Under the direction of the Deputy Commissioner for Technology within the ITS - OCFS Dedicated Support team, the Assistant Director Information Technology Services 1, M-4, will direct the teams and portfolio of applications that cover the Office of Children and Family Services child welfare and related systems. In this role, the incumbent will work with leaders at the Office of Children and Family Services to plan, design, and develop those products that serve the Division of Child Welfare and Community Service.
Specific duties will include, but are not limited to the following:
- Lead and manage the architecture, UX/UI design, development, and strategy for the CONNECTIONS system, New York's Child Welfare Information System.
- Direct and plan the efforts to modernize the CONNECTIONS system from its legacy client/server platform into modern solutions. Gather requirements, define project scope, and lead budgeting efforts.
- Collaborate with leadership at OCFS to prioritize and plan future systems and enhancements to existing systems.
- Assist OCFS with the strategic planning of technology needs as it relates to modernization, new legislation, and policy changes.
- Direct several application development teams who maintain and enhance 20 unique .Net, BizTalk, and MS Dynamics systems that support OCFS CWCS, Bureau of Legal Affairs, and the State Central Register for Child Abuse and Maltreatment.
- Collaborate with vendor partners to integrate 3rd party systems with in-house applications.
- Participate in the development of Requests for Proposals and participate in RFP response reviews.
- Provide direction for modernization efforts of legacy COBOL batch processes into modern methods and programs.
- Direct the team's efforts to prioritize and schedule work through the development lifecycle.
- Provide leadership over in-house Product Test and Database Development teams.
- Work with cross functional teams at ITS to utilize shared services in support of OCFS technology needs.
- Perform the full range of supervisory duties, as applicable.
Minimum Qualifications Eligible for a lateral transfer or for transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law by having one year of permanent competitive service in an appropriate title. Information regarding transfer eligibility is available on the Civil Service Career Mobility Office website athttps://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/.ORReachable on the appropriate eligible list in Albany.
Note: If you are on the examination eligible list for the position title and shift in this location, you do not need to respond to this posting unless you are also eligible for appointment by one of the qualifications listed above. Candidates must be reachable on the current eligible list for this title in order to be list appointed.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience within UI/UX- User Interface/Experience Design.
- 5+ years of experience within Request for Proposals (RFP) development.
- 5+ years of experience implementing/managing systems that interface with other systems.
- 5+ years of experience of supervision experience.
- 5+ years of experience of project budgeting: Develop cost estimates, develop and refine and project budgets.
- 5+ years of experience of project time management: Define activities, sequence activities, estimate task resources and duration and develop project schedule.
Additional Comments ITS will not offer permanent employment to any candidate unless the candidate provides documentation that they are authorized to accept work in the United States on a permanent basis. It is the policy of ITS not to hire F1 or H1 visa holders for permanent employment or to sponsor non-immigrant aliens for temporary work authorization visas or for permanent residence. Some positions may require fingerprinting.
Benefits of Working for NYS Generous benefits package, worth65% of salary, including:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
• Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF.
• Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development Health Care Benefits
• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
Additional Benefits
• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS)Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• And many more.
The Office of Information Technology Services is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage all individuals with disabilities to apply.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address PostingResponses@its.ny.gov
Address
Street Office of Information Technology Services, Human Resources Management
164 Columbia Turnpike
Notes on ApplyingTo apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume clearly indicating how you qualify. Ensure that you include the vacancy ID in the subject of your email for prompt routing. Your Social Security number may be required to confirm eligibility.