Review Vacancy
AgencyInformation Technology Services, Office of
TitleInformation Technology Specialist 2 Programming (NY HELPs) - 6415
Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $65001 to $82656 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Open Competitive: A bachelor’s or higher-level degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems.
OR
A bachelor’s or higher-level related degree with eighteen credit hours in Computer Science.
OR
A total of two years of experience in the following computer related areas: network, server, storage, and systems management; telecommunications; IT customer support and training; computer installation, diagnosis and repair; technical writing; computer security; knowledge management; database administration, design and management; internet/intranet development, design, and maintenance; information technology project management; design and development of geographic information systems or computer aided drafting applications; computer programming; business/systems analysis; program design; or program testing.
Transfer: Open to NYS employees with one year of permanent competitive service as an Information Technology Specialist 2 or Information Technology Specialist 2 Programming, G-18; OR in a title G-16 or above deemed administrative under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.
55b/c Appointment: This position is eligible for 55b/c designation and candidates are encouraged to apply.
NYS HELPS: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).
Duties Description Under the direction of an Information Technology Specialist 3 within the ITS Business Application Services team supporting the Department of Environmental Conservation, the position duties will include but not be limited to:
Performs coding, testing, and debugging activities:
• Writes and assists in writing computer programs based on previously developed and approved program specifications.
• Writes and tests procedures, parameters and other specifications required to implement computer systems usually with user input.
• Develops or assists with the development of unit, component and system test plans usually with user input.
• Develops or assists with the development of test data usually with user input.
• Conducts unit testing of individual components and assists IT technical staff with systems and operations testing usually with user input.
Plans and conducts application programming design:
• Assists in developing a high level conceptual design.
• Consults with various IT staff to help determine the most technically efficient approach to file design, on-line processing, database structure, and data communication.
• Participates in the development of a detail design for an information system including the functional specifications that define the business rules and the input, processing, and output details pertinent to the system's operations and report programs.
• Reviews and obtains approval for the detail application design from users prior to the initiation of application programming.
• Ensures programs include security requirements and adequate access controls.
Implements new and revised systems:
• Verifies that documentation is complete, organized, filed, and readily available for users and IT staff.
• Verifies that all levels of testing (e.g., unit, systems, user, and operations) have been performed and results are satisfactory.
• Verifies that system security measures are appropriate and comply with Office for Technology and agency defined directives.
• Conducts or assists in training users and IT staff.
• Verifies that users and IT management have approved, authorized, and signed-off on the system design, test results, and implementation schedule.
• Assists in scheduling activities for implementation.
• Monitors initial production runs and communicates with other IT staff to support resolution of any malfunctions.
• Participates in post implementation review of applications for effectiveness, accomplishment of stated goals, and compliance with existing controls and standards.
Maintains systems after implementation.
• Conducts and participates in systems maintenance activities, including making emergency corrections caused by events such as systems failure, operation errors, changes in legislation or user requirements, or changes in the IT environment.
• Conducts analysis to determine impact of requested or mandated change and provides estimate of time and resources needed to accomplish change.
• Meets with users and IT management to agree on the method and schedule for change implementation.
• Redesigns systems to accomplish change and tests and documents system changes.
Conducts or assists in business/systems analysis and design.
• Documents business systems or processes by describing all relevant factors including work flow processes, data input and output activities, descriptions of data elements, and overall program goals, objectives, and external considerations, such as federal and State legislative mandates. This may include web site development and administration of a transactional, dynamic, or interactive web site; or the design, development, and administration of database systems to support IT applications.
• Gathers, organizes, and performs preliminary analysis of information about costs/benefits, advantages/disadvantages, and technical feasibility of designing and implementing proposed systems.
• Participates in meetings and works with agency management, users, vendors, consultants, and IT staff to discuss IT solution options and assists in recommending appropriate system platforms for meeting program requirements.
• Assists in analyzing the impact of implementing new or modified systems on computer resources and other agency programs.
Additional Comments Some positions may require fingerprinting.
Some positions may require up to 25% travel and/or lifting up to 50 lbs. Some positions are pending Civil Service approval. Details of position(s) will be described further if you are selected for an interview.
Positions located in New York City, will receive an additional $3,400 downstate adjustment location pay with regular annual salary. Positions located in the Mid-Hudson will receive an additional $1,650 adjustment location pay.
For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non- competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.
At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
We are recruiting for positions within this role.
Benefits of Working for NYS Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
• Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF.
• Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development
Health Care Benefits
• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
Additional Benefits
• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• And many more.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.