Information Technology Specialist 2 (Programming) (NY ...

NY HELP Yes Agency Education Department, State Title Information Technology Specialist 2 (Programming) (NY HELPS), Box Info Tech Spec 2 (Prog) Occupational Category I.T. Engineering, Sciences Salary Grade 18 Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range From $65001 to $82656 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 9 AM To 5 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? Yes County Albany Street Address Office of Performance Improvement and Management Services Office of Information Technology Services City Albany State NY Zip Code 12234 Duties Description The New York State Education Departmentu2019s (NYSED) Office of Performance Improvement and Management Services is seeking candidates for multiple Information Technology Specialist 2 (Programming) positions in the Office of Information Technology Services. The incumbents of these positions will serve as members of the Business Solutions team, providing programming support for NYSED's enterprise applications, and developing Information Technology (IT) solutions to support the business needs of NYSED. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:u2022 Develop and maintain IT solutions and web applications written in Java, SQL, Javascript/VueJS, PL/SQL, HTML, and CSS/SASS. This includes new analysis and development, troubleshooting, testing, and deployment;u2022 Collaborate with program office and IT staff to understand, document, and implement business requirements;u2022 Design, maintain, and modify Oracle SQL databases to support web applications;u2022 Ensure all code has unit and integration testing in place prior to deployment;u2022 Identify and troubleshoot problems and subsequently offer and implement necessary solutions;u2022 Take part in a traineeship to determine programming skill levels while offering the opportunity to improve proficiency in multiple disciplines; u2022 Utilize department standards for work tracking and version control, including the use of Jira, Confluence, and Git;u2022 Ensure that systems and procedures are properly documented, meet Department standards, and follow generally accepted IT practices, so as to foster the integrity of data and automated systems;The following skills and abilities are essential to successful performance of the job:u2022 Knowledge and practical experience programming in Java, SQL and/or VueJS. u2022 Knowledge and experience with the design, implementation, and usage of a database.u2022 Knowledge and experience with a Model-View-Controller (MVC) web application and/or service-oriented architecture. Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: NY HELPS This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. 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.NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet ONE the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:u2022 a bachelor's or higher-level degree, including or supplemented by 15 credit hours in computer science; ORu2022 a bachelor's or higher-level degree in any field and at least one year of the experience in information technology; ORu2022 a minimum of 60 college semester credit hours including at least 15 credit hours in computer science and one year of the experience in information technology; ORu2022 Two years of the experience in information technology.PROMOTION: Current NYSED State employees must have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as an Information Technology Specialist 1 (Programming).COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Information Technology Specialist 2 (Programming). Eligible List Appointment: Candidates must be reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for this title. If you are on the Civil Service eligible list for this title, you may receive a canvass letter. You must complete and return it as instructed on the letter.Section 52.6 Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title allocated SG-16 or higher eligible to transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law. For information regarding the transfer options of your current title, please visit the Civil Service Career Mobility Office Website. Appointment: This position is eligible for 55b/c designation and candidates with 55b/c eligibility are encouraged to apply. Candidates must possess a current 55b/c eligibility letter and one of the following minimum qualifications:u2022 a bachelor's or higher-level degree, including or supplemented by 15 credit hours in computer science;u2022 a bachelor's or higher-level degree in any field and at least one year of the experience in information technology; u2022 a minimum of 60 college semester credit hours including at least 15 credit hours in computer science and one year of the experience in information technology; u2022 Two years of the experience in information technology.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preference may be given to candidates who possess a high level of knowledge, proficiency and practical experience programming in JAVA, PL/SQL, SQL, VUEJS, HTML, PHP, CSS and JS technologies and the Oracle database and UNIX operating environments. Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a contingent permanent, competitive appointment or a contingent permanent non-competitive appointment. At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. For 55b/c appointment, candidates must possess the minimum qualifications, a current 55b/c eligibility letter and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. This position allows for the opportunity to telecommute up to 50% each bi-weekly pay period and is granted at the discretion of the supervisor and the appointing office. This position requires occasional off-shift night and weekend work.These positions lead to a maximum salary of $82,656 based on annual performance advances. APPLICATION: Recruitment will continue until all positions are filled. Qualified candidates should apply via the form at Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility. Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records. Interested in a job with New York State, but donu2019t know where to start? Visit these links for information on working for New York State: u2022 u2022 benefits of working for New York State, including, but not limited to, the following:Holiday & Paid Time Offu2022 Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.u2022 Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service. u2022 Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.u2022 Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C. u2022 Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.Health Care Benefitsu2022 Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs.u2022 Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.Additional Benefitsu2022 Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply).u2022 NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan.u2022 Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only). u2022 Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).u2022 Eligibility for various life insurance options. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Office of Human Resources Management Telephone 5184745215 Fax (518) 486-5631 Email Address Address Street New York State Education Department 89 Washington Avenue, OHRM, Room 528 EB City Albany State NY Zip Code 12234 Notes on Applying APPLICATION: Recruitment will continue until all positions are filled. Qualified candidates should apply via the form at Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility. Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.

Created: 2025-10-04