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New York State Education Department · 1 week ago

Information Technology Specialist 2 (NY HELPS), Box Info Tech Spec 2

Albany, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$0/yr - $85K/yr

1+ years exp

The New York State Education Department's Office of Information Technology Services is seeking applicants for multiple Information Technology Specialist 2 positions. These roles involve web application development, server and networking support, database administration, and help desk support, among other technical activities.

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Responsibilities

Web application development leveraging technologies such as Java, JavaScript, and SQL

Server and networking support for our in-house data center as well as Cloud infrastructure

Database Administration for Oracle, SQL Server, and MySQL databases

Application Integration support for API Services, Continuous Delivery

Low-code platform development and administration

UX Design and Development

Enterprise Help Desk Support and Automation

Qualification

JavaJavaScriptSQLDatabase AdministrationAPI ServicesContinuous DeliveryLow-code platform developmentUX DesignHelp Desk SupportNetworking SupportCloud InfrastructureWillingness to learn

Required

a bachelor's or higher-level degree, including or supplemented by 15 credit hours in computer science

a bachelor's or higher-level degree in any field and at least one year of the experience in information technology

a minimum of 60 college semester credit hours including at least 15 credit hours in computer science and one year of the experience in information technology

Two years of the professional experience in information technology

one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Information Technology Specialist

one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Information Technology Specialist 2

one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in any of the following titles: Supervising Computer Operator

one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title allocated SG-16 or higher eligible to transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law

a current 55b/c eligibility letter and one of the following minimum qualifications: a bachelor's or higher-level degree, including or supplemented by 15 credit hours in computer science; a bachelor's or higher-level degree in any field and at least one year of the experience in information technology; a minimum of 60 college semester credit hours including at least 15 credit hours in computer science and one year of the experience in information technology; Two years of the experience in information technology

Benefits

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.

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.

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).

Eligibility for various life insurance options.