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Agency Education Department, State

Title Information Technology Specialist 4, Box PIMS-807/00727

Occupational Category I.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade 25

Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $93530 to $117875 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 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 Service

Information Technology Services Office

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12234

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Information Technology Specialist 4. 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 a title SG-23 or above deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Section 52.6 Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title allocated SG-23 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.cfm55b/c Appointment: This position is eligible for 55b/c designation and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. Candidates must possess a current 55 b/c eligibility letter and ONE of the following qualifications: 1. A bachelor’s or higher level degree in any field including or supplemented by 15 semester credit hours in computer science AND three years of experience in the following computer related areas: computer programming; network, storage, and systems management; telecommunications, IT customer support and training; computer installation, diagnosis, and repair; technical writing; computer security; knowledge management; database administration, design, and management; internet/intranet development, design, and maintenance; information technology project management; design and development of geographic information systems or computer aided drafting applications; computer programming; business/systems analysis; program design; or program testing; OR2. A bachelor’s or higher-level degree in any field AND four years of experience in computer related areas as described in #1 above; OR3. An associate degree* with 15 semester credit hours in a computer science field AND five years of experience in computer related areas as described in #1 above; OR4. Six years of experience in computer related areas as described in #1 above. Provisional Appointment: In the absence of an eligible list with three or more candidates willing to accept a position, a temporary provisional appointment may be considered. For provisional appointment, candidates must meet one of the following qualifications: 1. A bachelor’s or higher level degree in any field including or supplemented by 15 semester credit hours in computer science AND three years of experience in the following computer related areas: computer programming; network, storage, and systems management; telecommunications, IT customer support and training; computer installation, diagnosis, and repair; technical writing; computer security; knowledge management; database administration, design, and management; internet/intranet development, design, and maintenance; information technology project management; design and development of geographic information systems or computer aided drafting applications; computer programming; business/systems analysis; program design; or program testing; OR2. A bachelor’s or higher-level degree in any field AND four years of experience in computer related areas as described in #1 above; OR3. An associate degree* with 15 semester credit hours in a computer science field AND five years of experience in computer related areas as described in #1 above; OR4. Six years of experience in computer related areas as described in #1 above; OR5. Be a qualified employee of New York State Department of Education and have had ONE (1) year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as a Chief Computer Operator, Information Technology Specialist 3, Information Technology Specialist 3 (Data Communications), Information Technology Specialist 3 (Database), Information Technology Specialist 3 (Programming), or Information Technology Specialist 3 (Systems Programming).Provisional candidates must take the examination for Information Technology Specialist 4 when it is next offered, and must be reachable on the resulting eligible list to maintain employment.

Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s Office of Information Technology Services is seeking an applicant for the position of Information Technology Specialist (ITS) 4. The incumbent of this position will lead the implementation and support of low-code development initiatives and related IT components that are crucial to the overall operations of low-code solutions using platforms such as Salesforce, Microsoft Power Platform, and OutSystems. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: • Supervise a team of lower-level information technology professionals; • Provide technical leadership and oversight to the low-code implementation team, ensuring adherence to architectural principles, coding standards, and best practices across Salesforce, Microsoft, OutSystems, and other low-code platforms; • Design and develop complex low-code applications, integrations, and automations using Salesforce (including Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Components), Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI), and OutSystems; • Drive innovation within the team by exploring new features, capabilities, and advancements in low-code platforms, proposing and implementing solutions to improve development efficiency, application quality, and user experiences; • Establish and enforce coding conventions, design patterns, and development methodologies tailored to each low-code platform, promoting consistency, maintainability, and reusability across projects; • Address and resolve complex technical issues, architectural challenges, and integration complexities, applying problem-solving skills and industry best practices to ensure long-term sustainability and scalability of low-code solutions; • Collaborate with solution architects, business analysts, and subject matter experts to gather requirements, align priorities, and ensure low-code solutions meet business needs and integrate seamlessly with existing systems and data sources; • Stay up-to-date with the latest trends, advancements, and industry best practices in low-code development, software architecture, and related technologies, particularly for Salesforce, Microsoft, and OutSystems platforms; and • Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a Contingent permanent appointment or a temporary provisional appointment. Provisional candidates must take the examination for Information Technology Specialist 4 when it is next offered and must be reachable on the resulting eligible list to maintain employment. For 55b/c appointment, candidates must possess the minimum qualifications, a current 55b/c eligibility letter and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of education and experience will be required at the time of interview for all candidates.This position leads to a salary of $117,875 based on annual performance advances.APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by October 10, 2024 to omsjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (PIMS-807/00727) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). 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.pdfGenerous 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).• Opportunities for telecommuting.Eligibility for various life insurance options

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Name Office of Human Resources Management

Telephone (518) 474-5215

Fax (518) 486-5631

Email Address omsjobs@nysed.gov

Address

Street NYS Education Department

89 Washington Avenue, Room 528 EB

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12234

Notes on Applying APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by October 10, 2024 to omsjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (PIMS-807/00727) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.