COMPUTER SPECIALIST (SOFTWARE)

NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP); New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,233 - 118,691; Full time

Job summary

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP) is seeking a Computer Specialist (Software) responsible for security system administration, troubleshooting, and SQL reporting. The candidate will liaise with IT on security systems and provide technical support across various locations.

Must have a baccalaureate degree and two years of software experience, with a focus on MS SQL Server. The salary range is $95,233.00 - $118,691.00.

Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree in computer science or related computer field.
• Two years of satisfactory full-time software experience.
• Experience in a project leader capacity or as a major contributor.

Responsibilities

• Perform security system and database administration tasks.
• Troubleshoot security systems and provide technical support.
• Develop documentation and spreadsheets to support the unit.

Skills

MS SQL Server administration

Transact-SQL

Security systems

Networking

Cybersecurity

Technical support

Education

Baccalaureate degree in computer science or related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CCTV

Access control systems

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 SPECIALIST (SOFTWARE) - 13632

Responsibilities

The selected candidate will perform security system administration and database administration tasks, working with the Security System Administrator and/or contractors, both in office and in the field. Responsibilities include security system integration, computer setup, troubleshooting, and SQL reporting. They will interact with the internal IT organization on issues relating to security systems, including networking and cybersecurity. They will provide technical support on computers and security systems to end users at various locations within the boroughs of New York City and its upstate watershed areas. They will also provide backup coverage for the Security System Administrator, develop documentation, and spreadsheets as needed to support Security Engineering Unit. Expertise in MS SQL Server administration and Transact-SQL is a must. Familiarity with electronic access control/intrusion detection systems, CCTV, or electronics in general is a plus.

Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, including or supplemented by twenty-four (24) semester credits in computer science or a related computer field and two (2) years of satisfactory full-time software experience in designing, programming, debugging, maintaining, implementing, and enhancing computer software applications, systems programming, systems analysis and design, data communication software, or database design and programming, including one year in a project leader capacity or as a major contributor on a complex project; or
• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and six (6) years of full-time satisfactory software experience as described in “1” above, including one year in a project leader capacity or as a major contributor on a complex project; or
• A satisfactory combination of education and experience that is 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 sixty (60) semester credits from an accredited college is equated to one year of experience. A masters degree in computer science or a related computer field may be substituted for one year of the required experience in (1) or (2) above. However, all candidates must have a four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent, plus at least one (1) year of satisfactory full-time software experience in a project leader capacity or as a major contributor on a complex project.

NOTE: In order to have your experience accepted as Project Leader or Major Contributor experience, you must explain in detail how your experience qualifies you as a project leader or as a major contributor. Experience in computer operations, technical support, quality assurance (QA), hardware installation, help desk, or as an end user will not be accepted for meeting the minimum qualification requirements.

Special Note

To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level IV, in addition to the Qualification Requirements stated above, individuals must have one year of satisfactory experience in a project leader capacity or as a major contributor on a complex project in data administration, database management systems, operating systems, data communications systems, capacity planning, and/or on-line applications programming.

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.

$95,233.00 - $118,691.00