Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 11/14/25
Applications Due: 11/28/25
Vacancy ID: 202651
Position Information
NY HELPYes
AgencyState Comptroller, Office of the
TitleInformation Technology Specialist 2 SG-18(NYHELPS) Item# 01896
Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences
Salary Grade18
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $66951 to $85138 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 8 AM
To 4 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? Yes
Telecommuting allowed? Yes
Location
County Albany
Street Address 110 State Street
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12236
Job Specifics
Duties Description In NYSLRS Application Development Cross Dimensional Team:
• Supports retirement systems through technical analysis, design, development, and nightly on call support.
• Requires strong programming and troubleshooting skills, adaptability to new technologies, and the ability to work under pressure.
• Demonstrates effective communication, collaboration, and a proactive approach to problem-solving are essential for success.
• Follows coding standards
• Assists team members in creation of design documents and other related system documentation.
Minimum Qualifications Do you want a career with a purpose that provides work/life balance? Apply today to join the Office of the New York State Comptroller.
Civil Service examinations are not required under the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) Program
Non-Competitive Qualifications for appointment under the NYHELPS Program:
For an appointment to an Information Technology Specialist 2, you must have:
A bachelor's or higher-level degree in any field and one year of experience in information technology.
OR a bachelor's or higher-level degree, including or supplemented by 15 credit hours in computer science courses
OR 60 semester credit hours including or supplemented by 15 semester credit hours in computer science and one year of professional experience in information technology.
OR a total of two years of experience in information technology.
Competitive Minimum Qualifications:
You must be currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title, eligible under the 55 b/c program, or eligible to transfer to this title under Section 52.6, 70.1, or 70.4 of the Civil Service Law.
Transfer:
For 52.6, 70.1, or 70.4 transfer to an Information Technology Specialist 2, salary grade (SG)-18, you must have one year of permanent competitive, or 55-b/55-c service in an approved title for transfer allocated to an SG-16 or above.
To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website: Career Mobility Office » GOT-IT (ny.gov)
Appointments via transfer must not result in a second, consecutive transfer with an advancement of more than two S-grades or one M-grade.
Additional Comments Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
• Demonstrated experience in object-oriented programming (3 months) –OR– object-oriented programming coursework (6-11 credit hours).
• Demonstrated experience with SQL is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with PeopleSoft is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with programming tools/IDEs (ie: Eclipse, Ultra Editor, etc.) is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with database management tools (ie: Oracle SQL Developer, PL/SQL Developer, TOAD, etc.) is preferred.
• Proficient at communicating with technical staff and customers alike.
• Strong analytical thinker with excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated experience in handling high pressure situations, including the ability to work under tight deadlines, troubleshoot production issues (both during shift and on-call), and able to shift priorities with minimal guidance.
• Demonstrated experience in adapting to new technologies as the environment changes.
• Strong self-starter, with ability to pick up quickly on new technologies even when formal training and access to in-house experts are limited.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
How to Apply
Name Kathy Shellhamer
Telephone (518) 474-1924
Fax (518)486-6723
Email Address Jobs@osc.ny.gov
Address
Street Office of the New York State Comptroller, Division of Human Resources
110 State Street, 12th Floor
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12236
Notes on ApplyingSubmit a clear, concise cover letter and resume stating how you meet the minimum qualifications for this title. To apply, copy and paste the following link into your browser:
https://gen-oscstateofny-prd.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=7R
Reference Item #01896-KKS on your cover letter for proper routing.
Be sure to include a copy of any unofficial transcripts if there are educational requirements / minimum qualification substitutions for this position. Documents must be sent as unlocked and accessible attachments.
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