NYS Office of Information Technology Services
Information Technology Specialist 2 - Hourly - 10322
NYS Office of Information Technology Services, Albany, New York, United States
Information Technology Specialist 2 - Hourly - 10322
Position within the NYS Office of Information Technology Services.
Description Under the general direction of an Information Technology Specialist 3, SG-23, within the Chief Technology Office, Sector B, Client Compute, the Information Technology Specialist 2/Client Compute, Hourly SG-18, will function as general desktop support staff for the Client Compute team within the NYS Office of IT Services (ITS). Positions such as this will be assigned to a variety of locations in support of Sector B’s client agencies and may require lifting equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, intermittent travel, and some overtime.
Responsibilities
Review and respond to IT Service Management (ITSM) system incident and request tickets within designated assignment group;
Monitor ITSM work queues to ensure timely and effective resolution/fulfillment of client requests;
Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts within other focus areas as workload dictates;
Install, load, and configure software and applications;
Troubleshoot and provide technical assistance to clients;
Maintain a dynamic knowledge of the core products used by supported clients;
Document diagnostic steps taken to troubleshoot/resolve clients’ issues;
Work with vendor support to resolve technical problems with agency equipment and software; and
Train and orient users on hardware and software where appropriate.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Either 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 experience in information technology;
or two years of experience in information technology.
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.
Benefits of Working for NYS 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.
EEO Statement 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.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Science, Information Technology, and Engineering
Industries IT Services and IT Consulting
Pay Range $66,951.00/hr – $85,138.00/hr
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Description Under the general direction of an Information Technology Specialist 3, SG-23, within the Chief Technology Office, Sector B, Client Compute, the Information Technology Specialist 2/Client Compute, Hourly SG-18, will function as general desktop support staff for the Client Compute team within the NYS Office of IT Services (ITS). Positions such as this will be assigned to a variety of locations in support of Sector B’s client agencies and may require lifting equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, intermittent travel, and some overtime.
Responsibilities
Review and respond to IT Service Management (ITSM) system incident and request tickets within designated assignment group;
Monitor ITSM work queues to ensure timely and effective resolution/fulfillment of client requests;
Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts within other focus areas as workload dictates;
Install, load, and configure software and applications;
Troubleshoot and provide technical assistance to clients;
Maintain a dynamic knowledge of the core products used by supported clients;
Document diagnostic steps taken to troubleshoot/resolve clients’ issues;
Work with vendor support to resolve technical problems with agency equipment and software; and
Train and orient users on hardware and software where appropriate.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Either 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 experience in information technology;
or two years of experience in information technology.
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.
Benefits of Working for NYS 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.
EEO Statement 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.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Science, Information Technology, and Engineering
Industries IT Services and IT Consulting
Pay Range $66,951.00/hr – $85,138.00/hr
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