Assistant Director Information Technology Services 2 - 11077

About the role

The Assistant Director Information Technology Services 2 (ADITS 2) serves as proxy and second in command (2IC) for the Deputy Commissioner for Technology (DCT) across the state agencies OPWDD, Justice Center, OFA, and CDD. The incumbent supports the DCT in developing and executing the Information Technology Services (ITS) strategic vision in alignment with the New York State Chief Information Officer, and assists in all budgetary, personnel, strategic planning, product support, and operational concerns.

The ADITS 2 oversees management, project delivery, application development, infrastructure and business system operations, technical/workplace services, architecture, and security within the agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and fiscal oversight for 145+ full-time employees and contractors.
• Plan and manage the research, analysis, development, and implementation of system development strategies and technologies to meet short-term and long-range customer service goals.
• Manage the preparation of detailed work plans for staff resources and monitor progress, adjusting resource allocation and priorities as necessary.
• Ensure appropriate resources are available to complete projects by required due dates.
• Prepare analysis and cost-benefit studies resulting from customer requests, legislative and policy changes, system problems, and emerging technologies.
• Recommend priorities for pending requests for IT services.
• Meet with IT program management and customers to determine technical needs, requirements, program priorities, and implementation approaches.
• Assess the impact of new legislation on existing systems and work in progress.
• Manage the development of application architecture or Enterprise Architecture plans for complex, multi-tiered application development environments.
• Oversee the preparation of project deliverables and resolution of issues affecting the project life cycle.
• Manage vendors and customers developing IT products/services to ensure compliance with contract specifications and resolve problems as necessary.
• Develop the IT budget in coordination with the agency finance officer and IT management.

Requirements

Open to NYS employees with one year of permanent competitive service as an Assistant Director, Information Technology Services 2 or in a position at M-4 or higher deemed administrative under Section 52.6 of Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in advancement of more than one M-grade.

Candidates must provide documentation authorizing permanent work in the United States. ITS does not hire F1 or H1 visa holders for permanent employment or sponsor non-immigrant aliens for temporary work authorization visas or 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.

Benefits

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.
  • Three (3) days of professional leave annually for professional development.
• Health Care Benefits
  • Eligible employees and dependents can choose 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.
  • Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds.
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

Positions located in New York City receive an additional $3,400 downstate adjustment location pay with regular annual salary. Positions located in the Mid-Hudson receive an additional $1,650 adjustment location pay.