Information Technology Specialist ; Programming

Description

Under the direction of the Manager of Engineering Systems, the Information Technology Specialist 3 (Programming) performs advanced application development activities for the Engineering Systems team. Staff in this role are responsible for building, configuring, enhancing, and maintaining custom in‑house and commercial systems, with a strong emphasis on engineering applications, GIS‑based solutions, and spatial data integration. This position supports the development and administration of applications within NYSTA’s Esri ArcGIS Enterprise environment, including spatial analysis tools, system interoperability, data visualization, map services, feature layers, and the integration of geospatial data with business and engineering systems.

In addition, the ITS 3 (Prog) collaborates with other IT specialists and business units to identify requirements, resolve technical issues, and ensure systems are secure, reliable, and aligned with Authority needs. The ITS 3 (Prog) performs at an advanced technical level and may supervise subordinate staff or consultants. The ITS 3 (Prog) performs a combination of technology‑related activities in complex systems analysis, spatial data integration, GIS application design and development, engineering application support, debugging, quality assurance, security, systems performance, and compliance with applicable legislative requirements, standards, and best practices.

This position will also complete other duties as assigned.

• Current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service allocated to a Grade 21 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 of the NYS Civil Service Law.
• Five years of professional experience in computer programming which must have involved the planning, configuration, testing, implementation, and/or management of the systems environment that supports the organization's information technology architecture and business needs.
• Minimum Qualifications Substitution: A bachelor’s degree in any field including or supplemented by 15 semester credit hours in computer science with at least 9 semester credit hours in programming languages and two years of experience in computer programming; or a bachelor’s or higher‑level degree in any field and three years of experience in computer programming; or an associate degree with 15 semester credit hours in programming languages and four years of experience in computer programming.

• Unit 2, CSEA position.
• Extensive benefits package including paid time off, sick leave incentive, membership to the NYS Retirement System, and 90% tuition assistance.
• FREE onsite employee parking.
• Telecommuting availability and work hours will be discussed at time of interview.

• Base Pay: $83,294 up to Job Rate $117,293.
• Recruitment & Retention Pay: $7,000.

All potential candidates for this position must be legally eligible to work in the United States at the time of appointment and throughout your employment with the New York State Thruway Authority. If appointed, you will be required to produce documents that verify your identity and authorization to work in the United States, as required by the Federal Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, and the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Please be advised, the New York State Thruway Authority does not use E‑Verify, and we are unable to provide sponsorship for employment visa statuses (i.e. H‑1B, Self‑Sponsorship, STEM OPT). The New York State Thruway Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals including women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. New York State Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, familial status, citizen or immigration status, sex, disability, marital status, gender identity or expression, prior arrests, prior conviction records, predisposing genetic characteristics or domestic violence victim status.

The Thruway Authority is committed to a workplace free from discrimination based on the referenced characteristics and other federal and state protected characteristics. The New York State Thruway Authority provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Bureau of Accessibility, Equity, Diversity and Employee Engagement  or call .