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NYS Office of Information Technology Services · 2 hours ago

Information Technology Specialist 2 (Programming)-9774

Albany, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

The NYS Office of Information Technology Services is seeking an Information Technology Specialist 2 (Programming) to support mainframe applications for the Department of Correctional Services and Community Supervision. The role involves developing, enhancing, and maintaining applications in an IBM z/OS mainframe environment, while also providing user support and documentation throughout the system development lifecycle.

Cyber SecurityGovernmentInformation TechnologyIT Infrastructure

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop, enhance, and/or maintain mainframe applications in an IBM z/OS mainframe environment using IBM Enterprise COBOL, CICS, CA-Easytrieve Plus, JCL, and DB2 SQL

Support, perform, and document all phases of a system development lifecycle

Develop functional program designs

Develop and maintain stored procedures, subroutines, batch and interactive programs

Code, test, and debug programs

Gather business requirements and ensure user acceptance

Provide user support for the assigned applications

Provide status reports for assignments in a timely manner

Qualification

IBM z/OSIBM Enterprise COBOLCICSDB2 SQLJCLSystem Development LifecycleUser SupportBusiness Requirements GatheringStatus Reporting

Required

Candidates must be reachable on the current Civil Service eligible list for this title in order to be list appointed

Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Information Technology Specialist 2 (Programming)

Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title allocated SG-16 or higher eligible to transfer under Section 70.4 of the Civil Service Law

Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications and a current 55b/c eligibility letter

Candidates must satisfy at least one of the following: Either 1. a bachelor's or higher-level degree including or supplemented by 15 semester credit hours in computer science; Or 2. a bachelor's or higher-level degree in any field AND one year of experience in information technology; Or 3. 60 semester credit hours including or supplemented by 15 semester credit hours in computer science AND one year of experience in information technology; Or 4. two years of experience in information technology

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.

Company

NYS Office of Information Technology Services

New York State Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) is transforming how State government delivers services to New Yorkers and local governments.

Founded in 2012

Albany, New York, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://its.ny.gov/

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