Computer Associate

City of New York; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New York's Department of Finance (DOF) is hiring a Computer Associate (Software) to support the Property Assessment Technology Unit. The role focuses on designing, configuring, testing, and documenting software systems used for property valuation and assessments.

Under supervision, the candidate will develop reports, create database objects on SQL Server, and provide ongoing application support. Remote work up to two days per week is possible under the city pilot program.

Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree with at least 24 semester credits in computer science or related field and one year of satisfactory full-time software experience.
• Four-year high school diploma and five years of satisfactory full-time software experience as described in item 1.
• Education/experience equivalent to items 1 or 2, with substitutions allowed as specified; at least a high school diploma and one year of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design, configuration, installation, testing, and documentation of software systems.
• Develop reports and implement database objects (tables, stored procedures, functions) on SQL Server or other relational databases.
• Provide ongoing application support and deploy fixes for production issues.
• Create technical functional and user documentation.
• Participate in IT projects including requirements gathering, analysis, and implementation support for new/existing systems.
• Troubleshoot issues reported by users of Property Valuation systems and provide timely resolution.
• Perform information research and analysis to support IT initiatives.
• Stay updated with latest technologies and industry trends relevant to the role.

Skills

Requirements gathering

System analysis

Documentation

Troubleshooting

User support

Education

Baccalaureate degree with CS credits

High school diploma + 5 years experience

Equivalent education/experience options

Tools

SQL Server

Database objects (tables, procedures)

Relational databases

Job description

• Salary Band: $80,000 to $90,000
• Compensation: USD 77,394 - USD 89,003

Job Description

CANDIDATES MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE COMPUTER ASSOCIATE (SOFTWARE) CIVIL SERVICE TITLE OR ARE PERMANENT IN A COMPARABLE CIVIL SERVICE TITLE ELIGIBLE FOR A 6.1.9 TITLE CHANGE.

NYC Department of Finance (DOF) is responsible for administering the tax revenue laws of the city fairly, efficiently, and transparently to instill public confidence and encourage compliance while providing exceptional customer service.

DOF's Property Valuation and Tax Mapping is responsible for valuing more than one million properties in the city and overseeing assessments and valuations in a fair and equitable manner. The valuations enable the efficient and effective collection of property tax revenues for New York City.

The Property Assessment Technology Unit is responsible for assisting with design, implementation, enhancement, maintenance and analysis of application software and systems in the Property Assessment Technology Unit. The Unit's functions include maintaining and testing systems related to property valuation and researching new technology products.

The Property Division is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Computer Associate to join its Property Assessment Technology team. Under direct supervision, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, the ideal candidate will perform technical and support activities related to the agency's software systems, with a focus on applications utilized by the Property Division.

Reporting to the Deputy Director of Property Assessment Technology, the selected candidates’ duties and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following:

• Assist in the design, configuration, installation, testing, and documentation of new or modified software systems.
• Develop reports and implement database objects (e.g., tables, stored procedures, functions) on SQL Server or other relational databases.
• Provide ongoing application support and deploy fixes for production issues.
• Create technical functional and user documentation.
• Participation in IT projects in Property Division, including requirements gathering, system analysis, and implementation support for new and existing systems.
• Troubleshoot issues reported by users of the Property Valuation systems, providing timely resolution and guidance.
• Perform information research and analysis in support of IT initiatives.
• Stay updated with the latest technologies and industry trends relevant to the role.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed between the City and the Collective Bargaining Unit representing employees serving in the civil service title.

COMPUTER ASSOC (SOFTWARE) - 13631

Qualifications

1. 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;

2. 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;

3. Education and or/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.

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.