Review Vacancy
AgencyInformation Technology Services, Office of
TitleAssistant Director Information Technology Services 1 - 7967
Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences
Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $123793 to $156224 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Duties Description ITS provides operational support to state agencies on a 24x7x365 basis; some positions may be required to provide this critical service at any time.
Under the direction of the Director of Information Technology Services 3, M6, within the Chief Technology Office, Data Center Services, the Assistant Director Information Technology S1 will oversee the DCS UNIX section, which is responsible for the development, management and support of Data Center UNIX servers (AIX, OEL, Legacy UNIX, and Linux).
Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
· Develop, implement, and maintain operating and administrative policies and procedures.
· Manage and monitor priorities, schedules, assignments, workloads, and staffing levels to insure peak operating efficiency.
· Maintain an open dialog with customer agencies to ensure NYS agencies’ needs are met and to discuss mutual areas for improving services.
· Participate in negotiating and implementing Service Level Agreements between ITS' State Data Center and customer agencies.
· Work in conjunction with Data Center Facilities to plan for and maintain space, racks, cabling, power etc. for UNIX servers at NYS Data Centers.
· Manage the resolution of incidents and recurring problems which may be affecting server functionality.
· Participate in designing and developing Requests for Proposals; evaluating and rating bidders; and awarding and negotiating hardware, software and maintenance service vendor contracts.
· Serve as both a lead and participant in project teams for developing, maintaining, upgrading, and using products and services provided by the DCS UNIX section; oversees acceptance testing for new and/or modifications to current hardware and software.
· Work with the Director of Information Technology Services 3 and ITS' Finance Office in developing and maintaining DCS UNIX’s annual personal and non-personal services budget and spending plan.
· Oversee recruitment activities.
· Develop project plans specifying scope, goals, costs, benefits, and timelines. Performs analysis of the benefits, advantages/disadvantages, and technical feasibility of implementing project changes.
· Manage and oversee the use of detailed technical procedures and documentation by the DCS UNIX staff to support products and services in the Production, Test, and Disaster Recovery environments.
· Maintain administrative responsibilities including budget requests, Requests to Fill, and HBITS procurements.
· Perform the full range of supervisory responsibilities.
Minimum Qualifications Open to NYS employees with one year of permanent competitive service as an Assistant Director Information Technology Services 1 OR in a position at M-3 or higher deemed administrative under Section 52.6 of Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in advancement of more than one M-grade or two salary grades.
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.
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.
The Office of Information Technology Services is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage all individuals with disabilities to apply.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address PostingResponses@its.ny.gov
Address
Swan Street Building, Core 4, Floor 1
Notes on ApplyingTo apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume clearly indicating how you qualify. Ensure that you include the vacancy ID in the subject of your email for prompt routing. Your Social Security number may be required to confirm eligibility.