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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 07/11/18

Applications Due08/10/18

Vacancy ID55117

AgencyState Inspector General, Office of

TitleInvestigative Aide for Information Systems/ID# 180110

Occupational CategoryEnforcement or Protective Services

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $0 to $0 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 25%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address NYS Office of the Inspector General

Empire State Plaza, Agency Bldg. 2, 16th Flr.

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12223

Minimum Qualifications The ideal candidate has a collegial attitude, is a self-starter who works well independently, and possesses sound judgment. The ideal candidate is a multitasker, who is proficient in planning, organizing and prioritizing daily work and long-term projects, and can learn and adept to new technology. Strong oral and written communication skills are a must.

In addition, candidate must have help-desk experience, and be well-versed in various software/hardware and network products, such as Windows 7, Microsoft Office 2016, Microsoft Office 365, iPhone platform etc., from programming, troubleshooting and user interface/training perspectives. Prior experience with web-based communications and/or Webmaster experience is a plus. Bachelor’s degree is highly preferred; more than one year of work-related experience is required. Additionally, candidate must be willing and available to work unscheduled hours as necessary.


Duties Description Investigative Aides for Information Systems in the Offices of the Inspector General work under the supervision and direction of the Director of Information Systems as well as the Chief of Staff. Investigative Aide’s for Information Systems provide support statewide to all information systems/infrastructure. While the position is based in Albany, frequent statewide travel is required.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
• perform server and workstation administration, password maintenance, assigning rights to files and folders, creating and deleting users;
• answer, evaluate, and prioritize incoming telephone, voicemail, e-mail, and in-person requests for assistance from users experiencing problems with hardware, software, networking, and other information system-related technologies;
• troubleshoot, resolve, integrate, test, and maintain operating systems environments such as, but not limited to: Windows 7, MS Office 2016, MS Exchange 2016, MS Server 2012, etc;
• maintain email system, including administration of spam and attachment blocking; conducts online research as necessary;
• maintain VOIP telephone services and OIG-issued cell phones; provide support to electronic equipment such as printers, scanners, copiers, and fax machines;
• advise the Director on information technology related issues; and
• keep current information security issues and patch management.

All case related information and knowledge obtained in the performance of these duties is treated as confidential information.


Additional Comments This is an Management Confidential position that is appointed by the Inspector General. Salary is commensurate with experience.

The State of New York does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, religion or disability in the admission to, access to or employment in our programs or activities. Reasonable accommodation will be provided upon request. The State of New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Name Job ID 180110

Telephone

Fax

Email Address jobs@ig.ny.gov

Address

Street Empire State Plaza

Agency Bldg. 2, 16th Flr.

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12223

 

Notes on ApplyingThe deadline for applying is August 10, 2018. Please email resume and cover letter, referencing Job ID 180110 in the subject line, to:

jobs@ig.ny.gov

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