Information Technology Specialist 2 - Bronx, United States - Information Technology Services, Office of

Information Technology Services, Office of

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Bronx, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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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).

Duties Description

Under the general direction of an Information Technology Specialist 3, SG-23, within the Chief Technology Office, Workplace Services Bureau, the Information Technology Specialist 2/Zone Technician, SG-18, will function as general desktop support staff for Workplace Services support within the NYS Office of IT Services (ITS).

These positions will be assigned to a variety of locations in support of ITS's client agencies and may require lifting equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, intermittent travel, and some overtime.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Review and respond to IT Service Management (ITSM) system incident and request tickets within designated assignment group.
Receive and professionally and courteously address desktop support calls transferred by the Service Desk.
Monitor ITSM work queues to ensure timely and effective resolution/fulfillment of client requests.
Collaborate with counterparts within other regional areas as workload dictates.
Troubleshoot and provide technical assistance to clients.
Obtain base knowledge in the core products used by supported clients.
Document diagnostic steps taken to troubleshoot/resolve client issues.
Work with other ITS groups to resolve computerrelated issues.
Install, configure, and troubleshoot Multifunction Printers and Network printers.
Work with vendor support to resolve technical problems with agency IT equipment.
Troubleshoot and provide technical onsite assistance to clients.
Train and orient users on hardware and software where appropriate.

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 3 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.