Information Technology Specialist 2, (SG-18)(NYHELPS) Item# 00316

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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 08/06/26

Applications Due
08/20/26

Vacancy ID221314

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NY HELPYes

Agency State Comptroller, Office of the

Title Information Technology Specialist 2, (SG-18)(NYHELPS) Item# 00316

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade
18

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $66951 to $85138 Annually

Employment Type

Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 800 N. Pearl Street

City Menands

StateNY

Zip Code
12204

Duties Description Performing audits and reviews of OSC's information systems and technology in accordance with applicable auditing and Information Technology (IT) standards. To include NIST Cybersecurity Framework and the Center for Internet Security CIS Controls. Analyzing and evaluating management's internal controls regarding the adequacy, effectiveness, security, integrity and efficiency of IT systems and technology.

Minimum Qualifications Civil Service exams are not required under the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) Program:

Non-Competitive Qualifications for appointment under the NY HELPS Program:

For appointment to an Information Technology Specialist 2 Programming, you must have:

* A bachelor's or higher-level degree, including or supplemented by 15 credit hours in computer science courses.

OR

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

OR

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

OR

* A total of two years of experience in information technology.

Competitive

Minimum Qualifications:

You must be currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title, eligible under the 55 b/c program, or eligible to transfer to this title under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.

To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website:
Career Mobility Office " GOT-IT (ny.gov)

Non-Competitive promotion (NCP) qualifications:

You must be a qualified employee of the Office of the New York State Comptroller and have had one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as an Information Technology Specialist 1 Programing.

NCP/Provisional notes:

If the number of interested candidates who meet the promotional qualifications is three or less, the agency; at its discretion, may nominate one or more of the candidates for a noncompetitive promotion without further examination under the provisions of Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law.

If the number of interested candidates who meet the promotional qualifications is more than three, the agency; at its discretion, may nominate one or more of the candidates for a provisional promotion under the provisions of Section 65 of the Civil Service Law.

55b/55c Program appointment:

This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. For more information on this program, please visit the NYS Department of Civil Service website, 55b/c Recruitment Resources Center (ny.gov)

Additional Comments

Preferred Qualifications /Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

* Ability to organize audit assignments and meet deadlines.

* Knowledge of general information technology controls, computer operations and security controls.

* Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability.

* Self-motivated.

Telecommuting:
The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agency's mission and operational needs. Generally, employees new to OSC will be restricted from telecommuting for at least 8 calendar weeks. After the initial 8 calendar week restriction, if an employee's primary residence location, duties, and work performance are aligned with telecommuting and operational needs they may be allowed to do so.

Generally, OSC employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period but may be approved to telecommute less.

Reasonable Accommodation:
The NYS Office of the State Comptroller provides reasonable…