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AgencyState Comptroller, Office of the

TitleInformation Technology Specialist 2 (Programming), Item # 00536

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $61270 to $77912 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? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address Office of the New York State Comptroller

110 State Street

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12236

Minimum Qualifications You must be currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title, eligible under the 55 b/c program (see below), or eligible to transfer to this title under Section 52.6 or 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

52.6 Transfer:

For a 52.6 transfer to a(n) Information Technology Specialist 2, SG-18, you must have one year of permanent competitive service in an approved 52.6 title allocated to a salary grade 16 or above.

70.1 Transfer:

For a 70.1 transfer to a(n) Information Technology Specialist 2, SG-18, you must have one year of permanent competitive service in an approved 70.1 title allocated to a salary grade 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.

55-b/c appointment:

This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.

For a 55 b/c appointment, you must:

· Possess the minimum qualifications for the selected title as established by the Department of Civil Service and listed on the most recent exam announcement. (Information Technology Specialist 1 & 2 » Department of Civil Service (ny.gov) or ITS Series (ny.gov))

· Meet the applicable minimal mental and/or physical requirements for the job (with a reasonable accommodation, if necessary)

· Have a current Eligibility Letter from the NYS Department of Civil Service, www.cs.ny.gov/rp55/, and be able to provide it to the Human Resources Office upon request.

*If you are currently 55b/c eligible and possess a bachelor’s degree, we encourage you to apply for this position.

Duties Description • Collaborate with Payroll’s business teams to gather and refine business requirements.
• Analyze functional requirements and develop technical requirements/specifications.
• Investigate ways to apply delivered PeopleSoft technology as a solution to business problems, providing associated benefits and risks of the approach.
• Analyze the best approach for implementing customizations.
• Assist team members in creation of design documents and other related system documentation.
• Review and approve final technical design.
• Communicate with supervisor and report progress/issues in a timely manner.
• Code new programs and modules and make code changes to existing programs and modules.
• Assist team members with development tasks, as needed.
• Enhance knowledge on new Oracle PeopleSoft technology.
• Assist in developing training plans that will enhance the team’s ability to deliver solutions.
• Perform program testing/tuning, as needed.
• Ensure test plans and test conditions are created, including regression conditions, and verify all conditions have been successfully tested.
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide on-call support, as needed.
• Conduct technical walkthroughs and code reviews of proposed system changes.
• Manage and monitor user acceptance testing of all code changes in a test environment, ensuring resolution of any defects.
• Assist with implementing new features, resolving technical issues.

Additional Comments Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Demonstrated coursework in Computer Programming: Includes coursework in the fundamental concepts and basic principles and practices of problem solving with computer programming through flowcharting, pseudo-code and ultimately the use of a programming language including analysis and implementation of run-time environment, scope rules, binding, and parameter passing mechanisms (6-11 credit hours).
• Demonstrated experience in SQL (3 months to less than 1 year).
• Demonstrated experience in PL/SQL (3 months to less than 1 year).
• Demonstrated experience with one or more of the following skills:
o Computer Programming - Perform program maintenance.
o Debug/resolve program problems, including troubleshooting application software for user/system problem resolution.
o Develop program control scripts (such as JCL, ECL, UNIX, Shell script, NT batch commands, VB scripts, SMS).
o Write programming instructions (code) in an object-oriented language, such as Java.
o Write programming instructions (code) in a procedural language, such as COBOL.
o Write programming instructions (code) for communications interfaces with other software.
o Write programming instructions (code) in any other specific programming language type.
o Prepare functional specifications that define the system being proposed to meet business requirements.
o Document workflow processes.
o Research or consult to ascertain the software or hardware solutions necessary to meet the customers' needs.
o Analyze end-user requests for information and create "ad hoc" reports from various databases using query tools.
• Demonstrated experience with one or more of the following competencies:
o Database - Oracle
o ERP - PeopleSoft Development Tools/Code
• Proficient at communicating with technical staff and customers.
• 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.

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

Name Erin M. Zielinski

Telephone 518-474-1924

Fax (518) 486-6723

Email Address recruit@osc.ny.gov

Address

Street Office of the State Comptroller, Office 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 above minimum qualifications to recruit@osc.ny.gov, no later than April 6, 2023. Reference Item #00536-OER-EMZ in the subject line and on the cover letter for proper routing.
If you have questions about this vacancy, please contact this Division representative:
Division contact: Lisamarie Astarita, lastarita@osc.ny.gov

When responding, please include the reference number and letters listed in this section only. The OER ID # should not be included.