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Information Technology Specialist 2 Programming (NY HELPs)
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Information Technology Specialist 2 Programming (NY HELPs) - 8285
Under the direction of an ITS-3, SG-23, within the OTDA Dedicated Technology Team, this position will perform Application Development for the Welfare Management System. WMS is a Unisys mainframe application developed in the COBOL programming language. WMS supports the delivery of Temporary Assistance, Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Home Energy Assistance Benefits (HEAP), and Adult Services for OTDA, DOH and OCFS for all local districts/counties (LDSSs) including NYC. Specific duties include, but are not limited to: Application programming on existing applications which include Upstate and NYC WMS in the UNISYS 2200 - Mainframe environment on applications written in COBOL which include both interactive screens and batch programs. Application development and programing (code) and implement new applications which may include JAVA and (dot)NET. Participate in projects to upgrade existing systems to conform to new technology standards. Assist in systems analysis and design activities including information gathering, documentation of existing systems and processes and identification of alternative approaches to solving the business problems identified. Perform software testing and support user testing. Provide user support which includes production problem resolution for existing applications and technology 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. Benefits of Working for NYS Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including: Holiday & Paid Time Off- Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually- Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually- Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually- Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF.- Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development Health Care Benefits- Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs- Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost Additional Benefits- New York State Employees' Retirement System (ERS) Membership- NYS Deferred Compensation- Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)- And many more.
Under the direction of an ITS-3, SG-23, within the OTDA Dedicated Technology Team, this position will perform Application Development for the Welfare Management System. WMS is a Unisys mainframe application developed in the COBOL programming language. WMS supports the delivery of Temporary Assistance, Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Home Energy Assistance Benefits (HEAP), and Adult Services for OTDA, DOH and OCFS for all local districts/counties (LDSSs) including NYC. Specific duties include, but are not limited to: Application programming on existing applications which include Upstate and NYC WMS in the UNISYS 2200 - Mainframe environment on applications written in COBOL which include both interactive screens and batch programs. Application development and programing (code) and implement new applications which may include JAVA and (dot)NET. Participate in projects to upgrade existing systems to conform to new technology standards. Assist in systems analysis and design activities including information gathering, documentation of existing systems and processes and identification of alternative approaches to solving the business problems identified. Perform software testing and support user testing. Provide user support which includes production problem resolution for existing applications and technology 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. Benefits of Working for NYS Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including: Holiday & Paid Time Off- Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually- Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually- Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually- Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF.- Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development Health Care Benefits- Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs- Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost Additional Benefits- New York State Employees' Retirement System (ERS) Membership- NYS Deferred Compensation- Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)- And many more.