Information Technology Specialist 2 (Programming)

#1938 - Information Technology Specialist 2 (Programming) Perform or assist in performing technical activities related to writing instructions (code), application program development, program and system testing, and business/systems analysis and design related to computer systems, systems maintenance and implementation in such areas as the design and development of database systems; dynamic, transactional, or interactive web sites; and agency-specific application programs. This position resides on the Digital Content Solutions team in the Bureau of Enterprise Applications within the Chief Information Office. Develop and support IBM Datacap, Azure OCR, and FileNet applications and workflows. Gather requirements, design solutions, test systems, troubleshoot issues, and maintain documentation. Coordinate with business units, manage requests in ServiceNow, report project status, and provide on‑call support. Position Summary: Item #: 07132 Bargaining Unit: Public Employees Federation Division: Chief Information Office Bureau: Enterprise Application Jurisdictional Class: Competitive Appointment Type: Contingent-Permanent Salary Grade: 018 Salary Range: $66,951 - $85,138 NY HELPS: Yes Travel Percentage: 0% Work Week: Monday - Friday Work Hours: 8:00AM - 4:00PM Shift: N/A Mandatory Overtime: No Compressed Workweek Allowed: No Telecommuting Allowed: Yes Employment Type: FULL TIME Occupational Category: I.T. Engineering, Sciences How to Apply: To be considered for this position, you must create a candidate profile or log in to your profile and upload the documents listed below. Cover Letter Resume College Transcripts (if applicable) Reference Item #07132-JER on your cover letter for proper routing. Please ensure the item number is included in each document's file name. Transcripts are required if the position has educational requirements or allows education as a substitution for minimum qualifications. Minimum Qualifications: Civil Service exams are not required under the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) Program: Non-Competitive Qualifications for appointment under the NY HELPS Program: For appointment to an Information Technology Specialist 2 Programming, you must have: 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. 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. 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. Non-Competitive Qualifications for appointment under the NYHELPS Program: 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. NCP notes: If the number of interested candidates who meet the promotional qualifications is three or less, the agency; at its discretion, may nominate one or more of the candidates for a noncompetitive promotion without further examination under the provisions of Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law. If the number of interested candidates who meet the promotional qualifications is more than three, the agency; at its discretion, may nominate one or more of the candidates for a provisional promotion under the provisions of Section 65 of the Civil Service Law. 55b/55c Program Appointment: 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) Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated coursework in programming including, but not limited to: Application Development: includes coursework that teaches application design and development. Client Server Programming: includes coursework in the definitions, requirements, benefits, and terminology of client/server computing, hardware and software components, architecture, and application development. Object Oriented Programming: includes coursework in the design and implementation of computer programs from the object-oriented point of view. Demonstrated experience in Object Oriented Programming (any language). Demonstrated experience with Datacap development. Ability to interact with both technical and business staff. Ability to participate in all phases of the system development life cycle. Ability to take ownership of a task and usher it through completion. Ability to be proactive and address incoming tasks you have the knowledge to perform. Ability to effectively work in a demanding environment with multiple priorities and customers. Ability to evaluate written materials, and to perform analysis and design. Ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Strong problem solving and analytical skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated experience with OCR scanning and form digitization, use of Azure. Demonstrated experience with IBM FileNet, IBM Content Navigator, or IBM Datacap. Demonstrated experience integrating with DB2, SQL, Oracle, or other external data sources. Demonstrated experience with Java, Javascript, or C#. Contact Information: If you have questions about this vacancy, please contact: Division Contact: Michael Platel [email protected] Human Resources Contact: Jane Rost (518) 474-1924 [email protected] The Office of the State Comptroller does not participate in E-Verify or sponsor visa applications. 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 they may be allowed to do so. Upon approval to telecommute, OSC employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period. Reasonable Accommodation The NYS Office of the State Comptroller provides reasonable accommodation 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.