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Information Technology Specialist 2 Programming (NY HELPs)
StateJobsNY, Albany, New York, us, 12237
Application Development For Welfare Management System
Under the direction of an Information Technology Specialist 3, SG-23, within the Dedicated Support team, Office of Temporary Disability Assistance Portfolio, this position will perform Application Development for the Welfare Management System (WMS). The incumbent will be a developer on the Welfare Reporting and Tracking System (WRTS) application. The Welfare Reporting and Tracking System is a server-based system comprised of Oracle databases whose components accept files created from the mainframe WMS (Welfare Management System) application, as well as from external sources. Using the data collected, OTDA along with its partner agencies and the local Social Services Districts, are provided with the information needed to maintain, monitor, and track benefits beyond the required 60-month time period, produce State and Federal mandated reports, operational reports, ad hoc reports, notices and data for performance monitoring and strategic administrative analysis. Specific duties include, but are not limited to: Performs application development for the WRTS application utilizing SQL and PL/SQL and/or MicroFocus COBOL. Participate in activities involving communication with end users and other stakeholders about requirements, possible solutions, impacts to the existing application. Provide support and maintenance for new or existing Applications and Databases; participate in efforts to troubleshoot application issues and implement solutions. Open tickets and work with other IT groups as needed. Comply with all data and system security standards. Minimum Qualifications: Open Competitive: A bachelor's or higher-level degree including or supplemented by 15 semester credit hours in computer science. OR A bachelor's or higher-level degree in any field and one year of experience in information technology; OR 60 semester credit hours including or supplemented by 15 semester credit hours in computer science and one year of professional experience in information technology. OR Two years of professional experience in information technology. Promotion: Open to NYS employees with one year of permanent competitive service as an Information Technology Specialist 1, Salary Grade (SG) 14. Transfer: Open to NYS employees with one year of permanent competitive service as an Information Technology Specialist 2 or Information Technology Specialist 2 Programming, G-18; OR in a title G-16 or above deemed administrative under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law. 55b/c Appointment: This position is eligible for 55b/c designation and candidates are encouraged to apply. Please note: Appointment to this position and continued employment with the agency is contingent upon obtaining and/or maintaining New York State residency within six months of hiring. Appointment to this position is not final until all agency approvals have been granted. Additional Comments: ITS will not offer permanent employment to any candidate unless the candidate provides documentation that they are authorized to accept work in the United States on a permanent basis. It is the policy of ITS not to hire F1 or H1 visa holders for permanent employment or to sponsor non-immigrant aliens for temporary work authorization visas or for permanent residence. Some positions may require fingerprinting. Some positions may require up to 25% travel and/or lifting up to 50 lbs. Some positions are pending Civil Service approval. Details of position(s) will be described further if you are selected for an interview. If eligible, positions located in New York City will receive an additional $3,400 downstate adjustment location pay with regular annual salary. Positions located in the Mid-Hudson will receive an additional $1,650 adjustment location pay. 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 this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin. 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. Benefits of Working for NYS Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including: Holiday & Paid Time Off Health Care Benefits Additional Benefits The Office of Information Technology Services is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage all individuals with disabilities to apply. NYS HELPS: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).
Under the direction of an Information Technology Specialist 3, SG-23, within the Dedicated Support team, Office of Temporary Disability Assistance Portfolio, this position will perform Application Development for the Welfare Management System (WMS). The incumbent will be a developer on the Welfare Reporting and Tracking System (WRTS) application. The Welfare Reporting and Tracking System is a server-based system comprised of Oracle databases whose components accept files created from the mainframe WMS (Welfare Management System) application, as well as from external sources. Using the data collected, OTDA along with its partner agencies and the local Social Services Districts, are provided with the information needed to maintain, monitor, and track benefits beyond the required 60-month time period, produce State and Federal mandated reports, operational reports, ad hoc reports, notices and data for performance monitoring and strategic administrative analysis. Specific duties include, but are not limited to: Performs application development for the WRTS application utilizing SQL and PL/SQL and/or MicroFocus COBOL. Participate in activities involving communication with end users and other stakeholders about requirements, possible solutions, impacts to the existing application. Provide support and maintenance for new or existing Applications and Databases; participate in efforts to troubleshoot application issues and implement solutions. Open tickets and work with other IT groups as needed. Comply with all data and system security standards. Minimum Qualifications: Open Competitive: A bachelor's or higher-level degree including or supplemented by 15 semester credit hours in computer science. OR A bachelor's or higher-level degree in any field and one year of experience in information technology; OR 60 semester credit hours including or supplemented by 15 semester credit hours in computer science and one year of professional experience in information technology. OR Two years of professional experience in information technology. Promotion: Open to NYS employees with one year of permanent competitive service as an Information Technology Specialist 1, Salary Grade (SG) 14. Transfer: Open to NYS employees with one year of permanent competitive service as an Information Technology Specialist 2 or Information Technology Specialist 2 Programming, G-18; OR in a title G-16 or above deemed administrative under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law. 55b/c Appointment: This position is eligible for 55b/c designation and candidates are encouraged to apply. Please note: Appointment to this position and continued employment with the agency is contingent upon obtaining and/or maintaining New York State residency within six months of hiring. Appointment to this position is not final until all agency approvals have been granted. Additional Comments: ITS will not offer permanent employment to any candidate unless the candidate provides documentation that they are authorized to accept work in the United States on a permanent basis. It is the policy of ITS not to hire F1 or H1 visa holders for permanent employment or to sponsor non-immigrant aliens for temporary work authorization visas or for permanent residence. Some positions may require fingerprinting. Some positions may require up to 25% travel and/or lifting up to 50 lbs. Some positions are pending Civil Service approval. Details of position(s) will be described further if you are selected for an interview. If eligible, positions located in New York City will receive an additional $3,400 downstate adjustment location pay with regular annual salary. Positions located in the Mid-Hudson will receive an additional $1,650 adjustment location pay. 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 this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin. 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. Benefits of Working for NYS Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including: Holiday & Paid Time Off Health Care Benefits Additional Benefits The Office of Information Technology Services is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage all individuals with disabilities to apply. NYS HELPS: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).