Information Technology Specialist 2 (Programming), Item#00536

NY HELP Yes Agency State Comptroller, Office of the Title Information Technology Specialist 2 (Programming), Item#00536 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 Contingent Permanent Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 8 AM To 4 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? Yes Telecommuting allowed? Yes County Albany Street Address Office of the New York State Comptroller 110 State Street City Albany State NY Zip Code 12236 Minimum Qualifications Do you want a career with a purpose that provides work/life balance? Apply today to join the Office of the New York State Comptroller. No exam required under the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) Program: Non-Competitive Qualifications for appointment under the NYHELPS Program: Non-Competitive Qualifications for appointment under the NY HELPS Program: For appointment to an Information Technology Specialist 2 (Programming), you must have: 1. A bachelor's or higher-level degree in computer science, computer information systems, telecommunications, or management information systems.2. OR - A bachelor's or higher-level degree, including or supplemented by 15 credit hours in computer science courses.3. OR - A bachelor's or higher-level degree in any field and at least one year of experience. 4. OR - A minimum of 60 college semester credit hours including at least 15 credit hours in computer science courses and one year of experience.5. OR - A total of two years of experience.Competitive Minimum 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. Transfers:For 52.6 transfer to a(n) Information Technology Specialist 2 (Programming), salary grade (SG)-18, you must have one year of permanent competitive, or 55-b/55-c service in an approved title for transfer allocated to an SG-16 or above.To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website: Career Mobility Office » GOT-IT (ny.gov)Appointments via transfer must not result in a second, consecutive transfer with an advancement of more than two S-grades or one M-grade.55-b/c: This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.For more information on this program, please visit the NYS Department of Civil Service website, 55b/c Recruitment Resources Center (ny.gov). Duties Description Collaborate with Payroll’s business teams to gather and refine business requirements. Analyze functional requirements and develop technical requirements/specifications. Investigate ways to apply delivered PeopleSoft technology as a solution to business problems, providing associated benefits and risks of the approach. Analyze the best approach for implementing customizations. Assist team members in creation of design documents and other related system documentation. Review and approve final technical design. Communicate with supervisor and report progress/issues in a timely manner. Code new programs and modules and make code changes to existing programs and modules. Assist team members with development tasks, as needed. Enhance knowledge on new Oracle PeopleSoft technology. Assist in developing training plans that will enhance the team’s ability to deliver solutions. Perform program testing/tuning, as needed. Ensure test plans and test conditions are created, including regression conditions, and verify all conditions have been successfully tested. Troubleshoot production issues and provide on-call support, as needed. Conduct technical walkthroughs and code reviews of proposed system changes. Manage and monitor user acceptance testing of all code changes in a test environment, ensuring resolution of any defects. Assist with implementing new features, resolving technical issues. Additional Comments Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated coursework 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. Demonstrated experience in SQL. Demonstrated experience in PL/SQL. Demonstrated experience with one or more of the following skills:o Computer Programming - Perform program maintenance. o Debug/resolve program problems, including troubleshooting application software for user/system problem resolution. o Develop program control scripts (such as JCL, ECL, UNIX, Shell script, NT batch commands, VB scripts, SMS). o Write programming instructions (code) in an object-oriented language, such as Java. o Write programming instructions (code) in a procedural language, such as COBOL. o Write programming instructions (code) for communications interfaces with other software. o Write programming instructions (code) in any other specific programming language type. o Prepare functional specifications that define the system being proposed to meet business requirements. o Document workflow processes. o Research or consult to ascertain the software or hardware solutions necessary to meet the customers' needs. o Analyze end-user requests for information and create "ad hoc" reports from various databases using query tools. Demonstrated experience with one or more of the following competencies:o Database - Oracle o ERP - PeopleSoft Development Tools/Code Proficient at communicating with technical staff and customers. 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.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.Reasonable Accommodation: The NYS Office of the State Comptroller provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Division of Human Resources at (518) 474-1924.Equal Opportunity Employment: The Office of the NYS Comptroller values a workforce with a broad, diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives. All employees are expected to contribute to a professional environment focused on self-evaluation and improvement, as well as acceptance and support of coworkers. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.Name Meredith Holmquist Telephone (518) 474-1924 Fax (518) 486-6723 Email Address Jobs@osc.ny.gov Address Street Office of the New York State Comptroller, Division of Human Resources 110 State Street, 12th Floor City Albany State NY Zip Code 12236 Notes on Applying Submit a clear, concise cover letter and resume to https://osc.ny.gov/jobs/openings/information-technology-specialist-2-programming/092402, no later than September 17, 2024. Unofficial transcripts and/or templates will be required for certain positions. To access the job vacancy, copy the link above and paste it into your web browser. Documents must be sent as unlocked and accessible attachments.If you have questions about this vacancy, please contact this Division representative: Division contact: Lisamarie Astarita, lastarita@osc.ny.gov or (838) 910-4300