COMPUTER ASSOC (SOFTWARE)

NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP); New York (NY); On-site; USD 77,394 - 107,288; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eligibility for public service loan forgiveness programs

Diversity and inclusion workplace policies

Job summary

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking a Computer Associate for its Security Engineering Unit in Valhalla, NY. This role requires working with engineers and contractors to perform security system setup, troubleshooting, and maintenance across various locations within New York City and upstate NY.

The ideal candidate will possess a relevant degree and technical experience, excelling in providing IT support for security systems. The position offers a competitive annual salary ranging from $77,394 to $107,288.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science with additional credits in computer-related fields.
• One year satisfactory full-time experience in computer software development and analysis.
• Ability to interact with IT on security systems issues.

Responsibilities

• Assist in security system setup and maintenance across various locations.
• Provide technical support for computers and security systems.
• Participate in security system planning and testing.

Skills

MS SQL Server administration

Transact-SQL

CCTV systems

Access control systems

Electronics

Education

Baccalaureate degree in computer science or related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) protects public health and the environment by supplying clean drinking water, collecting, and treating wastewater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. We deliver 1.1 billion gallons of high quality drinking water per day to 8.3 million New York City residents and more than 1 million people in Upstate New York, and we collect and treat an average of 1.3 billion gallons of wastewater per day.

Computer Associate, Security Engineering Unit – DEP Office in Valhalla, NY

The selected candidate will work with engineers, electricians, computer staff and/or contractors, both in office and in the field to perform security system and computer setup, troubleshooting, and maintenance. They will interact with internal IT organization on issues relating to security systems, provide technical support for computers and security systems to end users at various locations within the boroughs of New York City and its upstate watershed areas. They will become familiar with and be able to do basic administration of the CCTV and access control system. They will participate in security system planning and rollout of newly integrated locations and participate in system testing. Experience in MS SQL Server administration, Transact‑SQL, electronic access control/intrusion detection systems, CCTV, or electronics in general is a plus. This position will require same day travel to multiple locations within 9 upstate NY counties and the boroughs of NYC.

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Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in computer science or a related computer field and one year of satisfactory full‑time computer software experience in computer systems development and analysis, applications programming, database administration, maintenance and support, systems programming, data communications, mainframe development, mobile development, web development and design; or
• A four‑year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and five years of satisfactory full‑time computer software experience as described in "1" above; or
• Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. College education may be substituted for up to two years of the required experience in "2" above on the basis that 60 semester credits from an accredited college is equated to one year of experience. In addition, 24 semester credits from an accredited college or graduate school in computer science or a related field, or a certificate of at least 625 hours in computer programming from an accredited technical school (post high school), may be substituted for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have at least a four‑year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and at least one year of satisfactory full‑time experience as described in "1" above.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55‑a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55‑a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

$77,394.00 – $107,288.00