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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 06/02/21

Applications Due06/17/21

Vacancy ID87416

AgencyTeachers' Retirement System

TitleInformation Technology Specialist 2 Programming

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitCSEA Local 658 (NYS Teachers’ Retirement System)

Salary RangeFrom $64962 to $81129 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

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 10 Corporate Woods Drive

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12211

Minimum Qualifications
EITHER: 1) Reachable on the Civil Service eligible list; OR 2) Eligible for reassignment by virtue of having permanent competitive service as an Information Technology Specialist 2-Programming (SG-18); OR 3) Eligible for transfer under the provisions of the Civil Service Law by virtue of having one year of permanent competitive service in an appropriate title.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with PeopleSoft, PeopleTools & PeopleCode
• Experience with SQR & SQL
• At least one year of applied experience in application development
• Familiarity with relational database programming techniques; Oracle preferred
• Functional knowledge of Public Sector PeopleSoft (ex: Payroll, Pension, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Actuary, Time Reporting, etc.)
• Familiarity with relational database programming techniques
• Commitment to providing exceptional customer service
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Duties Description The Information Technology Specialist 2 (Programming) will work in a team environment developing new applications and maintaining existing applications. They may be responsible for supporting related third party software and other toolkits, as well as working with end-users to define the project requirements for analysis and design of solutions. As part of a project team, the Information Technology Specialist 2 (Programming) will perform a full range of activities including: Systems Analysis and Design; Application Programming Development; Unit, Systems and Acceptance testing; and Systems implementation and maintenance. This position will be assigned to the PeopleSoft Development team.

The duties for the Information Technology Specialist 2 (Programming) include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Participate as a team member on a variety of projects including determination of time frames for assigned tasks, completing assigned tasks, assisting in unit and system testing and post-implementation support of the system
• Assist in the analysis of user requirements such as information gathering, participating in requirements interviews, documenting existing systems and processes, documenting requirements and developing detailed specifications
• Program and provide technical support for application modules and various implementation phases of application systems. This will include coding, testing, installation and documentation of the system’s functions.
• Participate in discussions of the definition, design and construction of processes/structures to support project requirements
• Ensure that system development and support projects adhere to application development standards and procedures, standard configurations and policies dictated by the New York State Teachers’ Retirement System
• Provide support, troubleshooting and maintenance of assigned systems to ensure that New York State Teachers’ Retirement System staff can utilize applications in an efficient and timely manner
• Collaborate on information in a team environment in order to communicate goals, objectives and knowledge
• Assist with project planning including task estimates
• Prepare analysis and design object oriented documentation prior to coding
• Code, test and implement applications in a team environment
• Ensure documentation of work related to assigned projects and/or tasks provides thorough knowledge transfer for colleagues reference

Additional Comments NYSTRS is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is valued and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment. We seek to attract talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures, and encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents and veterans to apply.

THIS IS NOT A REMOTE WORK POSITION.
There are currently no mandatory re-employment lists at this time. However, please note that if such a list is certified against this title prior to the completion of the selection process, candidates applying based on eligible list standing or transferability under Civil Service Law can no longer be considered.
The work hours of this position are subject to change in accordance with Article 12 of the collective bargaining agreement.

Please apply at the following link:
https://nystrs.peopleadmin.com/postings/3988

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

Name Human Resource Department

Telephone 518-447-8870

Fax 518-447-2634

Email Address nystrshr@nystrs.org

Address

Street 10 Corporate Woods Drive

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12211

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease use the attached link to review the latest position vacancy notice for an Information Technology Specialist 2 Programming position.
https://nystrs.peopleadmin.com/postings/3988

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