New York State Education Department

Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Information Technology Specialist 4.. If you are on the Civil Service eligible list for this title, you may receive a canvass letter.. The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Performance Improvement and Management Services (PIMS) is seeking candidates for an Information Technology Specialist 4 position in the Office of Information Technology Services (ITS).. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records.. Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C.

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Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Information Technology Specialist 4. Eligible List Appointment: Candidates must be reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for this title. If you are on the Civil Service eligible list for this title, you may receive a canvass letter. You must complete and return it as instructed on the letter. Section 70.1 Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-23 or above deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Section 52.6 Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title allocated SG-23 or higher eligible to transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law. For information regarding the transfer options of your current title, please visit the Civil Service Career Mobility Office Website. https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-search/index.cfm 55b/c Appointment: This position is eligible for 55b/c designation and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. Candidates must possess a current 55 b/c eligibility letter and ONE of the following qualifications: <ul><li> A bachelor’s or higher level degree in any field including or supplemented by 15 semester credit hours in computer science AND three years of experience in the following computer related areas: computer programming; network, storage, and systems management; telecommunications, IT customer support and training; computer installation, diagnosis, and repair; technical writing; computer security; knowledge management; database administration, design, and management; internet/intranet development, design, and maintenance; information technology project management; design and development of geographic information systems or computer aided drafting applications; computer programming; business/systems analysis; program design; or program testing; OR</li><li> A bachelor’s or higher-level degree in any field AND four years of experience in computer related areas as described in #1 above; OR</li><li> An associate degree* with 15 semester credit hours in a computer science field AND five years of experience in computer related areas as described in #1 above; OR</li><li> Six years of experience in computer related areas as described in #1 above. </li></ul>Provisional Appointment: In the absence of an eligible list with three or more candidates willing to accept a position, a temporary provisional appointment may be considered. For provisional appointment, candidates must meet one of the following qualifications: <ul><li> A bachelor’s or higher level degree in any field including or supplemented by 15 semester credit hours in computer science AND three years of experience in the following computer related areas: computer programming; network, storage, and systems management; telecommunications, IT customer support and training; computer installation, diagnosis, and repair; technical writing; computer security; knowledge management; database administration, design, and management; internet/intranet development, design, and maintenance; information technology project management; design and development of geographic information systems or computer aided drafting applications; computer programming; business/systems analysis; program design; or program testing; OR</li><li> A bachelor’s or higher-level degree in any field AND four years of experience in computer related areas as described in #1 above; OR</li><li> An associate degree* with 15 semester credit hours in a computer science field AND five years of experience in computer related areas as described in #1 above; OR</li><li> Six years of experience in computer related areas as described in #1 above; OR</li><li> Be a qualified employee of New York State Department of Education and have had ONE (1) year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as a Chief Computer Operator, Information Technology Specialist 3, Information Technology Specialist 3 (Data Communications), Information Technology Specialist 3 (Database), Information Technology Specialist 3 (Programming), or Information Technology Specialist 3 (Systems Programming). </li></ul>Provisional candidates must take the examination for Information Technology Specialist 4 when it is next offered, and must be reachable on the resulting eligible list to maintain employment. Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Performance Improvement and Management Services (PIMS) is seeking candidates for an Information Technology Specialist 4 position in the Office of Information Technology Services (ITS). The incumbent of this position will act as technical lead and architect on the NYS School Directory and Reference system (SEDREF) in addition to the account management systems involved in use of the NYSED Business Portal. Duties of these positions include, but are not limited to, the following: <ul><li> Oversee the cleanup, analysis, and modernization of SEDREF, NYSED’s metadata system on educational institutions and partners;</li><li> Continuously assess and enhance the SEDREF Database System to adapt to changing data requirements;</li><li> Design and architect batch job solutions that meet business requirements efficiently;</li><li> Establish and enforce metadata standards, data dictionaries, and taxonomies;</li><li> Support data analysts and other professionals throughout NYSED by providing metadata for data exploration and analytics;</li><li> Define the overall architecture and design of the Authentication Management System;</li><li> Oversee Oracle Internet Directory cleanup and application modernization and maintenance efforts;</li><li> Oversee account provisioning for all systems authenticating to the Oracle Internet Directory Authentication;</li><li> Coordinate the creation and maintenance of comprehensive documentation, including system architecture diagrams, configuration guides, and user manuals;</li><li> Identify new and upcoming technologies for evaluation and provide findings to committees for Enterprise discussion and review;</li><li> Supervise the SEDREF Reference File team to manage the team’s work plans and set priorities for projects undertaken by the team;</li><li> Facilitate team meetings to promote communication of the status of projects, day to day work, issues and to share information obtained from management; and</li><li> Perform other duties, as assigned. </li></ul>Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a Permanent appointment or a temporary provisional appointment. Provisional candidates must take the examination for Information Technology Specialist 4 when it is next offered and must be reachable on the resulting eligible list to maintain employment. For 55b/c appointment, candidates must possess the minimum qualifications, a current 55b/c eligibility letter and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of education and experience will be required at the time of interview for all candidates. This position leads to a salary of $117,875 based on annual performance advances. APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by August 14, 2024 to omsjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (PIMS-805/01563) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility. New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records. Interested in a job with New York State, but don’t know where to start? Visit these links for information on working for New York State: <ul><li> https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/</li><li> https://www.cs.ny.gov/pio/publications/gettingajob.pdf </li></ul>Generous benefits of working for New York State, including, but not limited to, the following: Holiday & Paid Time Off <ul><li> Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.</li><li> Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service.</li><li> Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.</li><li> Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C.</li><li> Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff. </li></ul>Health Care Benefits <ul><li> Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs.</li><li> Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost. </li></ul>Additional Benefits <ul><li> 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).</li><li> NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan.</li><li> Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only).</li><li> Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).</li><li> Opportunities for telecommuting. </li></ul>Eligibility for various life insurance options

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