Information Technology Specialist ; Programming

Information Technology Specialist 2 (Programming)-9774

NYS Office of Information Technology Services

Base: $66,951.00/yr - $85,138.00/yr

Under the direction of an Information Technology Specialist 4 (SG25) and Information Technology Specialist 3 (SG23), the incumbent will support approximately 11,000 programs comprising the 70+ mainframe applications for the Department of Correctional Services and Community Supervision (DOCCS), one of ITS's client agencies.

• 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.

• Candidate must be reachable on the current Civil Service eligible list for this title in order to be listed appointed.
• If you are on the examination eligible list for the position title in this location, you do not need to respond to this posting unless you are also eligible for appointment by one of the qualifications listed below.
• Information about this examination for this title series can be found at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
• Reassignment:
  Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Information Technology Specialist 2 (Programming).
• Section 70.4 Transfer:
  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.
• 55b/c Appointment:
  This position is eligible for 55b/c designation and candidates with 55 b/c eligibility are encouraged to apply. Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications and a current 55b/c eligibility letter. For 55 b/c consideration, candidates must satisfy at least one of the following:
  • A bachelor’s or higher‑level degree including or supplemented by 15 semester credit hours in computer science.
  • A bachelor’s degree in any field AND one year of experience in information technology.
  • 60 semester credit hours including or supplemented by 15 semester credit hours in computer science AND one year of experience in information technology.
  • Two years of experience in information technology.

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.

Positions located in New York City, will receive an additional $3,203 downstate adjustment location pay with regular annual salary.

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non‑competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non‑competitive and the official probationary period will begin.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non‑competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

• 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.

Entry level

Full‑time

Science, Information Technology, and Engineering

IT Services and IT Consulting