Information Technology Specialist 3 Programming - 9555

Description

Duties Description

Under the direction of an Information Technology Specialist 4 within the Office of Information Technology Services - Tax Dedicated Team, in Albany, NY, the Information Technology Specialist 3 Programming will support the Department of Taxation and Finance (DTF). The position will provide implementation for new projects and support for maintenance activities.

Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Develop and review detailed documentation for system and program change requirements. This includes the functional specifications that define the business rules and the input, processing, and output details pertinent to the system's operations and report programs.
• Analyze requested enhancements and determine an impact analysis on the system.
• Assist and provide guidance through all phases of the project management life cycle. ? Develop pipelines for various CI/CD platforms.
• Assist team members using technologies including but not limited to Java, Groovy, DB2, and various associated query languages.
• Ensure that incidents and defects are addressed promptly based on priority.
• Facilitate and participate in meetings with ITS and agency customers.
• Communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, with agency management and users, ITS management, and team members.
• Develop training plans.
• Perform a full range of supervisory duties.
  
  

Preferred Qualification: - Be able to work in a fast paced environment where legislative changes must be quickly implemented.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

One year of permanent competitive services as an Information Technology Specialist 3 (Programming) OR in a position at G-21 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.