Review Vacancy
AgencyInformation Technology Services, Office of
TitleAssistant Director Information Technology Services 1 - 10732
Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences
Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $127507 to $160911 Annually
Duties Description The New York State Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) provides operational support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days of the year, supporting more than 4,900 applications for 53 New York State Agencies.
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 1, M4, will oversee the DCH UNIX section, which is responsible for the development, management, and support of Data Center UNIX servers.?
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 ensure 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.
. Manage vendor and on-premises cloud environments in support of customer agency projects and deployments.
? Participate in negotiating and implementing Service Level Agreements between ITS's 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 DCH 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's Finance Office in developing and maintaining DCH 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. Perform 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 DCH 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 Minimum Qualifications
Promotion: One year of permanent competitive service as a Manager Information Technology Services 1, Grade 27; Manager Information Technology Services 1 (Technical), Grade 27; Manager Information Technology Services 1 (Data Communications), Grade 27; Manager Information Technology Services 1 (Database), Grade 27; Manager Information Technology Services 1 (Systems Programming), Grade 27; Manager Information Technology Services 1 (Operations), Grade 27; Manager Information Technology Specialist 2, M-3; or Manager Information Technology Services 2 (Technical), M-3, 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.
Note: If you are on the examination eligible list for the position title in this location, you do not need to respond to this posting unless you are also eligible for appointment by one of the qualifications listed above. Candidates must be reachable on the current eligible list for this title to be list appointed.
Please Note:
o Appointment to this position and continued employment with the agency is contingent upon obtaining and/or maintaining New York State residency within six months of hiring.
o Appointment to this position is not final until all agency approvals have been granted.
Additional Comments ITS will not offer permanent employment to any candidate unless the candidate provides documentation that they are authorized to accept work in the United States on a permanent basis. It is the policy of ITS not to hire F1 or H1 visa holders for permanent employment or to sponsor non-immigrant aliens for temporary work authorization visas or for permanent residence.
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.
If eligible, 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.
to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.
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.