Information Technology Specialist 3 Programming - 8570

NYS Office of Information Technology Services; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Information Technology Specialist 3 to join their dynamic team in Albany. This role involves critical operational support for state agencies, where you will leverage your technical skills to analyze requirements, design documentation, and implement system updates. You will work with technologies such as .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio, ensuring the smooth operation of vital systems. The position offers a generous benefits package and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that impact public service. If you are passionate about technology and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Care Benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement System Membership

Professional Development Leave

Family Dental and Vision Benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of competitive service as IT Specialist 3 or higher.
• Experience in programming and system analysis is essential.

Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements and create design documentation.
• Triage production issues and develop system specifications.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of junior IT staff.

Skills

.NET

TFS

Microsoft Visual Studio

System Analysis

Debugging

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

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Agency: Information Technology Services, Office of

Occupational Category: I.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade: 23

Bargaining Unit: PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range: From $84156 to $106454 Annually

Employment Type: Full-Time

Jurisdictional Class: Competitive Class

Travel Percentage: 0%

Workweek: Mon-Fri

Workday

From: 8 AM

To: 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County: Albany

Street Address: State Campus, Bldg 5, Flr 1

City: Albany

State: NY

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 an Information Technology Specialist 4, SG25, DMV Dedicated support, the Information Technology Specialist 3 (Programming), SG23 will utilize technical skills to analyze requirements, create design documentation, modify existing systems, test changes, and implement updates into production. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

1. Triage and resolve production issues and analyzing system enhancement requests.
2. Perform system analysis and developing system specifications.
3. Develop and be proficient in various distributed technologies, such as: .NET, TFS, and Microsoft Visual Studio.
4. Design, code, debug, and test new components.
5. Develop post-production support plans and on-going maintenance and support of the applications.
6. Work on project teams and perform the duties of IT Lead on projects.
7. Supervise, train and coordinate activities of Information Technology Specialist 2 (Programming), SG18 and HBITS resources.
8. Perform all supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Open to NYS employees with one year of permanent competitive service as an Information Technology Specialist 3 (Programming), SG23 OR in a position at SG21 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 two salary grades.

Additional Comments

Some positions may require fingerprinting and/or 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 may be 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.

Contact Information

Name: ITS Human Resources

Telephone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email Address: [e-mail]

Address

Swan Street Building, Core 4, Floor 1

City Albany

State NY

Notes on Applying

To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume clearly indicating how you qualify. Your Social Security number may be required to confirm eligibility.

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