Information Technology Specialist 2 (Programming)(NYHELPS) Item #00558

About the role

This position is on the Employer Support Team in the Bureau of Peoplesoft & Payment Applications in the Chief Information Office. Support the Retirement System through technical analysis, design, development, and on call support.

Responsibilities

• Assist the team in the creation of design documents and other system documentation.
• Follow coding standards.
• Demonstrate effective communication, collaboration, and proactive approach to problem solving.
• This position requires strong programming and troubleshooting skills, adaptability to new technologies, and ability to work under pressure.

Minimum qualifications (NY HELPS non-competitive)

• A bachelor's or higher-level degree, including or supplemented by 15 credit hours in computer science courses.
• OR a bachelor's or higher-level degree in any field and at least one year of the experience in information technology.
• OR a minimum of 60 college semester credit hours including at least 15 credit hours in computer science courses and one year of the experience in information technology.
• OR a total of two years of experience in information technology.

Additional competitive qualifications

• You must be currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title, eligible under the 55 b/c program, or eligible to transfer to this title under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.

Non-competitive promotion (NCP) qualifications

• You must be a qualified employee of the Office of the New York State Comptroller and have had one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as an Information Technology Specialist 1 Programing.

Preferred qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in Object Oriented Programming OR Object-Oriented Programming coursework.
• Demonstrated experience with SQL is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with PeopleSoft is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with programming tools/IDEs (i.e., Eclipse, Ultra Editor, etc.) is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with database management tools (i.e., Oracle SQL Developer, PL/SQL Developer, TOAD, etc.) is preferred.
• Proficient at communicating with technical staff and customers alike.
• Strong analytical thinker with excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated experience in handling high pressure situations, including the ability to work under tight deadlines, troubleshoot production issues (both during shift and on call), and able to shift priorities with minimal guidance.
• Demonstrated experience in adapting to new technologies as the environment changes.
• Strong self-starter, with ability to pick up quickly on new technologies even when formal training and access to in-house experts are limited.

Telecommuting

The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agency’s mission and operational needs. Generally, employees new to OSC will be restricted from telecommuting for at least 8 calendar weeks. After the initial 8 calendar week restriction, if an employee’s primary residence location, duties, and work performance are aligned with telecommuting and operational needs they may be allowed to do so. Generally, OSC employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period but may be approved to telecommute less.

Pay

$66.95k - $85.14k / year

Benefits

• A state pension with vesting after five years’ service
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance available to all employees and their dependents
• Flexible spending accounts for dependent and health care
• Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP), allowing eligible employees to exchange previously accrued leave in return for a credit to be applied toward their health insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• Holiday and paid time off
• Shift and geographic pay differentials
• A committed continuous learning environment
• Informational Brown Bag sessions
• Wellness at Work Programs to promote employee health and wellness
• OSC Mentoring Program to network, contribute, and provide an opportunity to strengthen competencies in a variety of areas
• And much more