Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyMotor Vehicles, Department of

TitleProject Assistant (System Test Lead), G-NS (EQ G25)

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

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

Salary RangeFrom $93530 to $117875 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address 6 Empire State Plaza

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12228

Job Specifics

Duties Description Under the general direction of the Test Manager, NS (equated to SG-27), the System Testing Lead, NS (equated to SG-25), will be responsible for managing the technical testing activities to ensure application quality and performance. The incumbent will supervise a team of System Testers and System Tester Support staff.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Defines comprehensive test plans outlining objectives, resources, and schedule
for testing activities.

• Verifies the team has necessary resources to execute the testing activities.

• Ensures the testing aligns with the requirements and testing objectives of the
project.

• Collaborates with project managers to develop testing schedules.

• Identifies the testing strategy and scope for automated and manual testing.

• Guides their team to develop detailed test designs, test cases, and test scripts.

• Utilizes appropriate tools for automated testing, and adjust the tools, as
needed.

• Provides support to the team for automated and manual test scripting.

• Oversees the defect lifecycle and configures any new fields or workflows
related to defects.

• Monitors progress and provides updates and status reports to the Test Manager
for system testing activities.

• Manages external interface testing, validates both inputs and outputs between
the two systems.

• Manages regression testing for upgrades, patches, hot fixes, security updates,
etc.

• Performs the full range of supervisory activities.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Eight years of professional experience in quality assurance testing. At least one year of this experience must have been utilizing testing automation. One year of the experience must have been at a supervisory level.

OR

An associate’s degree and six years of the required experience as described above.

OR

A bachelor’s degree and four years of the required experience as described above.

OR

A master’s degree and three years of the required experience as described above.

Additional Comments Hours of the position will be discussed at the time of interview, including questions regarding Flextime, AWS/Compressed work week and Telecommuting.

There are many benefits to working for the DMV! Including:

o Paid Leave
o Paid Holidays
o Pension
o Health Insurance
o Dental & Vision Coverage
o Flex Spending
o Voluntary 457B Retirement Saving Program
o Health Care Spending Account
o Tuition Assistance Programs
o Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
o Transportation Savings Program
o Employee Assistance Programs

For additional information about the benefits of being a state employee, visit the Office of Employee Relations website at https://oer.ny.gov/employee-benefit-programs.

DMV is committed to being a model employer for people with disabilities. DMV’s commitment includes ensuring that the recruitment, application, interviewing and hiring processes are accessible to all job applicants. If you are a job applicant who may need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact DMV’s Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility at diversityandinclusion@dmv.ny.gov.

The Department of Motor Vehicles is committed to diversity and equal opportunity, and to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we encourage all qualified individuals to apply, including people with disabilities or any other protected category under the law. Our goal as an employer is to reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and customers we serve.

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

Contact Information

Name Linn Bruce

Telephone

Fax

Email Address linn.bruce@dmv.ny.gov

Address

Street 6 Empire State Plaza

Swan Street Building

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12228

 

Notes on ApplyingSend a cover letter, referencing the Vacancy ID noted at the top of this posting, along with your clear and concise resume stating your current Civil Service title, if applicable, and indicating how you believe you meet the qualifications for appointment.

Please note: Candidates applying from outside DMV may be asked for their Social Security number to verify NYS employment history and transfer eligibility.