Information Technology Specialist 2 Programming - Schenectady, United States - Information Technology Services, Office of

Information Technology Services, Office of

Verified Company

Schenectady, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Minimum Qualifications

Open Competitive:
A bachelor's or higher-level degree including or supplemented by 15 semester credit hours in computer science.

OR

A bachelor's or higher-level degree in any field and one year of experience in information technology; or 60 semester credit hours including or supplemented by 15 semester credit hours in computer science and one year of professional experience in information technology.

OR

Two years of professional experience in information technology.

Transfer:

Open to NYS employees with one year of permanent competitive service as an Information Technology Specialist 2 or Information Technology Specialist 2 Programming, G-18; OR in a title G-16 or above deemed administrative under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.

NYS HELPS:
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

Preferred Qualifications:
3-5 credit hours in Data

Base Management Systems:

Includes coursework such as the introduction to the design and structure of databases; network, hierarchical and relational models; and implementation and maintenance and security of database systems.

AND
3-5 credit hours in

Computer Programming:

Includes coursework in the fundamental concepts and basic principles and practices of problem solving with computer programming through flowcharting, pseudo-code and ultimately the use of a programming language including analysis and implementation of run-time environment, scope rules, binding, and parameter passing mechanisms.

AND
3-5 credit hours in

Data Structures:
Includes coursework in classic data structures, such as stacks, queues, linked lists, and binary trees.

AND

AND

6-11 credit hours in Web Design/Creating Presentations of Content: Includes coursework in creating presentations of content (usually hypertext or hypermedia) that is delivered to an end-user through the Web, by way of a Web browser or other Web-enabled software like Internet television clients, microblogging clients and RSS readers.

Duties Description

Under the direction of an Information Technology Specialist 3 (SG-23) within the Chief Technology Office, Business Applications Services, Health and Human Services Portfolio, this position will complete programming and testing assignments associated with the development and maintenance of the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities; (OPWDD) Tracking and Billing System (TABS).

The incumbent will also perform software maintenance activities, including remediation, software upgrades and enhancements.

Specific duties include, but not limited to:

Create and maintain user and system documentation as required.
Perform programming HTML screens for all character-based TABS menu options.
Exchange TABS information with internal and external databases using web services.

Additional Comments
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.
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 maybe filled via a non

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.

We are recruiting for positions within this role.
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.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.