Information Technology Specialist 4 - 11213

Duties Description

Under the direction of a Manager of Information Technology Services 1, within the Digital Transformation Office, Digital Experience Bureau, WebNY Website Services Section this incumbent will manage one of the Development teams.
The Web Platform Services is responsible for the overall development and delivery of the public facing web sites for New York State in support of the NY.Gov/Agency Redesign initiative to create an online destination that better reflects his vision for a more efficient, more effective, and more modern government.
Web Platform Services will utilize an Enterprise Platform solution (Drupal) to accomplish its mission, leveraging current technologies and industry best practices as applicable to improve its service delivery.

Specific duties for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
· Manage a development team (two ITS 3s, two ITS 2s and HBITS or PBITS contractors as applicable) to onboard websites following established common processes, procedures and practices.
· Mentor team members to advance state web teams Drupal skills.
· Coordinate the resources to provide availability to Web Platform Services Leadership.
· Coordinate with Web Platform PM to provide details for proper reporting of scheduling and deliverables.
· Provide input on technical requirements of Agency requests and assist in building the functionality documents.
· Assist the ACE and ACSF Distribution teams to build any reusable components and templates not yet available as part of the base Site Factory offering based on Agency requested functionality.
· Communicate in a professional manner with customers (Agency Executives, PIOs and project stakeholders); the Digital Media Service Center team and ITS execs as requested.
· Performs administrative duties as required of team manager, to include timesheets and evaluations.
· Prepares requested reports for Web Platform Leadership on development progress.
· Alerts Web Platform Leadership of risks or issues that may impact project.
· Implement front-end designs using a combination of programming languages such as PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
· Work primarily on the back end of Drupal sites, providing functionality enhancements and new development.
· Develop custom modules, functionality, and features to enhance site performance and user experience.
· Debug and troubleshoot issues related to server-side logic and data processing.
· Update and troubleshoot Drupal core updates and security updates to modules used in NYS Drupal-based websites.
· Build Drupal Front-End Development and Theming using front-end web technologies, including HTML, CSS, PHP, and JS.
· Debug and resolve Drupal-related issues and errors.
· Regularly update Drupal core and contributed modules to keep your site secure
· Use Command line in the build and server process, including: Unix
· Able to Use IDE (Visual Studio Code preferred.)
· Estimate tasks and comfort committing to deadlines.
· Independently research technical solutions and communicate findings.
· Able to work on a team and Agile Development process.

Minimum Qualifications

One year of permanent competitive services as an Information Technology Specialist 4 OR in a position at G-23 or higher deemed administrative under Section 52.6 of Civil Service Law OR in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in advancement of more than two salary grades.

Note: If you are on the examination eligible list for the position title in this location, you do not need to respond to this posting unless you are also eligible for appointment by one of the qualifications listed above. Candidates must be reachable on the current eligible list for this title in order to be list appointed.

Additional Comments

ITS will not offer permanent employment to any candidate unless the candidate provides documentation that they are authorized to accept work in the United States on a permanent basis. It is the policy of ITS not to hire F1 or H1 visa holders for permanent employment or to sponsor non-immigrant aliens for temporary work authorization visas or for permanent residence.

Some positions may require fingerprinting.

Some positions may require 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.

If eligible, 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.
to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.

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.

Salary : $96,336 - $121,413