NYS Office of Information Technology Services
Information Technology Specialist 2 Programming (NY HELPs) - 9890
NYS Office of Information Technology Services, Albany, New York, United States
Base pay range: $66,951.00/yr - $85,138.00/yr
Information Technology Specialist 2 (NY HELPS) Under the direction of an ITS-4, SG-25, within OTDA Dedicated Support, this position will perform Application Development for the Welfare Management System (WMS). 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.
Responsibilities
Application programming on existing applications including Upstate and NYC WMS in the UNISYS 2200 – Mainframe environment on applications written in COBOL including both interactive screens and batch programs.
Application development, programming, 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 including production problem resolution for existing applications and technology.
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.
Appointment and Hiring
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.
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.
Benefits
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
Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
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.
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.
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Information Technology Specialist 2 (NY HELPS) Under the direction of an ITS-4, SG-25, within OTDA Dedicated Support, this position will perform Application Development for the Welfare Management System (WMS). 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.
Responsibilities
Application programming on existing applications including Upstate and NYC WMS in the UNISYS 2200 – Mainframe environment on applications written in COBOL including both interactive screens and batch programs.
Application development, programming, 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 including production problem resolution for existing applications and technology.
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.
Appointment and Hiring
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.
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.
Benefits
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
Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
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.
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.
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