Minimum Qualifications

1. A master's degree in computer science from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of progressively more responsible, full-time, satisfactory experience in Information Technology (IT) including applications development, systems development, data communications and networking, database administration, data processing, or user services. At least eighteen (18) months of this experience must have been in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity in the areas of applications development, systems development, data communications and networking, database administration, data processing or in the supervision of staff performing these duties; or
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of progressively more responsible, full-time, satisfactory experience as described in "1" above; or
3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent, and six (6) years of progressively more responsible, full-time, satisfactory experience as described in "1" above; or
4. A satisfactory combination of education and experience equivalent to "1", "2" or "3" above. However, all candidates must have at least a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and must possess at least three (3) years of experience as described in "1" above, including the eighteen (18) months of administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory experience as described in "1" above.
In the absence of a baccalaureate degree, undergraduate credits may be substituted for a maximum of two (2) years of the required experience in IT on the basis of 30 semester credits for six (6) months of the required experience. Graduate credits in computer science may be substituted for a maximum of one (1) year of the required experience in IT on the basis of 30 graduate semester credits in computer science for one (1) year of the required IT experience. However, undergraduate and/or graduate credits may not be substituted for the eighteen (18) months of experience in an administrative, managerial, executive, or supervisory capacity as described in "1" above.

Preferred Skills

-Minimum of two (2) years of experience leading and managing teams -Minimum of two (2) years technical experience in coding/programming -Proven work experience as a team leader and motivator -Excellent interpersonal skills to interact effectively with internal and external contacts including negotiation, problem resolution, and customer service -Outstanding written, presentation, and verbal communication skills. Credibly communicates complex topics to stakeholders at all levels -Excellent analytical and problem solving skills to understand the essence of the business users' needs as well as dissect, assess, simplify and document very complex business processes and determine appropriate actions and solutions -Ability to establish goals and set clear expectations, prioritize activities and follow through to completion -Ability to define project scope and technical specifications, facilitate the collection of technical, operational or business requirements, set milestones to successful completion -Detail-oriented and self-motivated in order to drive self and team to align and achieve stated goals. -Excellent organizational skills allowing for the management of multiple projects/tasks of varying complexities, stages, and deadlines -Ability to work independently, in team based environment, in a fast-paced environment and calmly under pressure -Strong meeting/workshop facilitation skills -Experience with software development life cycle and application release management required -Expertise with Microsoft Word, Project, Excel, Visio & PowerPoint . -Understanding in Human Factor as it relates to user friendly design of interfaces, maximize usability, and improvement of worker efficiency.

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.