Review Vacancy
AgencyFinancial System, Statewide
TitleManager Information Technology Services 1, Ref. #19-29
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $90375 to $111316 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Minimum Qualifications This position is open to candidates who are reachable on the Manager of Information Technology Services 1, G-27, Civil Service eligible list OR have one year of permanent competitive service as a Manager of Information Technology Services 1, G-27. Candidates reachable on the eligible list will be considered through canvass and need not apply. The position is also open to NYS employees at or above G-25 who are eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades. Examples of qualifying Section 52.6 titles include Information Technology Specialist 4 (and all parenthetics), G-25, Manager Information Technology Services 1 (and all parenthetics), G-27.
Required Skills and Abilities:
• Understanding of software product and operating system architecture.
• Knowledge of file system backup and recovery procedures.
• Strong skills in operating system scripting.
• Ability to set realistic goals and balance multiple priorities.
• Ability to lead a technical team of internal and external resources.
• Ability to work collaboratively across project teams.
• Ability to plan and organize development work and deliverables.
• Ability to learn new technologies and processes quickly.
• Able to perform assignments off hours when necessary to maintain SFS system availability.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to collaborate and build positive working relationships.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional team/matrix organization.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently plan activities and manage resources.
Preferred Qualifications:
• More than five years’ experience as a software administrator.
• Managerial experience in a technical environment.
• Oracle/PeopleSoft administrator experience is desirable.
• Technical professional certification is a plus.
Duties Description The Statewide Financial System (SFS) is New York State’s enterprise financial system that supports agency business processes and serves as the State’s accounting system of record. Supporting approximately 80 State agencies, SFS processes over $100 billion in payments on an annual basis and strives to continually ensure system performance, reliability and availability, safeguard the integrity of the data contained within SFS, and maximize use of SFS functionality for the greatest benefit of NYS government.
As a member of the SFS management team, the incumbent will be joining a team of highly motivated, professional staff. The incumbent will work in the Software Administration Bureau within the SFS Technology Division to supervise a software administration team responsible for the installation, maintenance, tuning and administration of Oracle/PeopleSoft software products, in an environment consisting of Oracle PeopleSoft applications, Oracle Data Integrator, Oracle BI Applications, Oracle Database, with components running under AIX, Linux and Windows operating systems.
General Responsibilities:
• Administration of SFS system software, including PeopleTools and PeopleSoft Financials and Supply Chain Management.
• Manage a software administration group responsible for SFS Oracle/PeopleSoft software components.
• Provide schedule and task coordination for quarterly patching, annual or bi-annual upgrades, and implementation of new features.
• Work with other SFS Divisions to support SFS development, testing and operational activities.
• Participate in the maintenance and support for the SFS development, testing, and production environments.
• Contribute to the design and planning for the overall SFS architecture.
• Collaborate with other SFS Divisions to ensure that the SFS system environment supports project goals and objectives.
Specific Responsibilities:
• Plan work assignments for a team of software administrators.
• SFS software installation planning and implementation.
• SFS software maintenance, patching and upgrades.
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems with the Oracle/PeopleSoft application or technical environment.
• Maintain multiple environments supporting the SFS development and testing migration path to production.
• Produce SFS system documentation and standard procedures for software administrators.
• Develop and oversee SFS system level monitoring and operational procedures.
• Work with hardware and network service providers to meet SFS technology objectives.
• Work with software vendors to implement solutions and resolve issues.
• Ensure effective use of subordinate staff and perform the full range of supervisory duties.
Additional Comments You are advised that, should you accept a job offer with SFS, you may be required to be fingerprinted.
SFS is the organization that manages the enterprise financial system that supports the business of New York State government. SFS is an independent entity jointly governed by the Office of the State Comptroller and the Division of the Budget.
As one of the largest public sector enterprise financial systems in the United States, SFS processes an average of 22,000 voucher transactions daily and about $150 billion in payments per year using Oracle PeopleSoft technology. SFS staff provides extensive operational support to over 70 NYS agencies and authorities. SFS continues to work on major initiatives to expand the use of system functionality and works collaboratively with agencies and the NYS Office of Information Technology Services clusters that support IT systems across the State.
Currently, we are looking for motivated, highly qualified professionals who can lead and support on-going transformational statewide information technology projects. Working as part of the team at SFS provides a great opportunity to be part of a mission-driven organization that strongly supports its employees’ professional growth and development through training opportunities and knowledge sharing. You would also be able to see your work directly support the transformation of business processes supporting NYS government.
More About SFS
We are an innovative team of experts specializing in enterprise resource planning (ERP), financial operations, business analysis, information technology, project management, service delivery, training, change management and stakeholder relations. Since our inception, our focus has been to meet our customers’ financial processing needs, ensure the integrity of State financial data and lead future migrations from existing agency financial systems into one integrated financial management system.
To learn more about SFS, visit our website at www.sfs.ny.gov.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address personnelSFS@budget.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Division of the Budget
State Capitol
Notes on ApplyingTo apply, please send a cover letter and resume by e-mail, fax,
or post office mail. Please include your current Civil Service title and grade and be sure to indicate that you are applying for the position of Manager Information Technology Services 1, Ref. #19-29.