Indicates whether if this vacancy posting is part of the NY HELPS Program.NY HELPYes

The agency in which the vacancy exists.AgencyEducation Department, State

The job title for the vacancy.TitleInformation Technology Specialist 2 (NY HELPS), Box Info Tech Spec 2

The job title for the vacancy.Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit.Salary Grade18

The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned.Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy.Salary RangeFrom $65001 to $82656 Annually

Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Full-Time

This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. 'Provisional' means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination. Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional class is the indicator for how this job can be filled. The classified service is governed by the Civil Service Commission, and consists of competitive, non-competitive, exempt, and labor classes. 'Competitive class' indicates that the applicant must take and pass an appropriate civil service examination. 'Non-competitive class' indicates that the applicant's qualifications will be evaluated without a civil service examination. 'Exempt class' indicates that the applicant will be evaluated by methods other than competitive or non-competitive, and that incumbents will not be granted tenure. 'Labor class' requires that applicants possess skills or other physical characteristics that cannot effectively be evaluated by other means. The unclassified service is legislatively defined, and includes such positions as elected officials, department and agency heads, and all academic personnel in public schools, colleges, and universities. Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 0%

This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Mon-Fri

The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time.Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

The start time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the earliest time this vacancy's shift can start. From 9 AM

The end time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the latest time this vacancy's shift can end. To 5 PM

If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? No

If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? No

If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? No

If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? Yes

The county in which the vacancy is located. County Albany

The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address Office of Performance Improvement and Management Services

Office of Information Technology Services

The city where the vacancy is located. City Albany

The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). StateNY

The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code12234

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The New York State Education Department's (NYSED) Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) is seeking applicants for multiple Information Technology Specialist 2 positions. These positions offer opportunities in many different areas, including, but not limited to:
• Web application development leveraging technologies such as Java, JavaScript, and SQL;
• Server and networking support for our in-house data center as well as Cloud infrastructure;
• Database Administration for Oracle, SQL Server, and MySQL databases;
• Application Integration support for API Services, Continuous Delivery;
• Low-code platform development and administration;
• UX Design and Development; and
• Enterprise Help Desk Support and Automation.

The NYSED is committed to implementing progressive technologies. The positions available require a willingness and aptitude to learn quickly. Incumbents of these positions will perform or assist in performing technical activities related to application development, data center operations, help desk support, and application integration in accordance with the Civil Service Classification Standards which can be reviewed at:

• Information Technology Specialist 2: https://www.cs.ny.gov/tsplan/tsp_display2.cfm?speccode=0815200F

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. 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:
• a bachelor's or higher-level degree, including or supplemented by 15 credit hours in computer science; 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 and one year of the experience in information technology; OR
• Two years of the professional 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.

COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Information Technology Specialist 2.

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 70.1 Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in any of the following titles: Supervising Computer Operator.

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. https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-search/index.cfm

55b/c 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:
• a bachelor's or higher-level degree, including or supplemented by 15 credit hours in computer science;
• a bachelor's or higher-level degree in any field and at least one year of the experience in information technology;
• 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;
• Two years of the experience in information technology.

Additional comments regarding the vacancy. 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 https://www.nysed.gov/it-application. 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 don’t know where to start?

Visit these links for information on working for New York State:
• https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/
• https://www.cs.ny.gov/pio/publications/gettingajob.pdf

Generous benefits of working for New York State, including, but not limited to, the following:

Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service.
• Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C.
• Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.

Health Care Benefits
• Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs.
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.

Additional Benefits
• 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).
• NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan.
• Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only).
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Eligibility for various life insurance options.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Office of Human Resources Management

The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone (518) 474-5215

The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax (518) 486-5631

Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address omsjobs@nysed.gov

Address

The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street New York State Education Department

89 Washington Avenue, OHRM, Room 528 EB

The city for the contact for this vacancy. City Albany

The state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NY

The zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 12234

Instructions for potential applicants.Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Recruitment will continue until all positions are filled. Qualified candidates should apply via the form at https://www.nysed.gov/it-application. 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.