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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 01/17/18

Applications Due01/26/18

Vacancy ID46882

AgencyInformation Technology Services, Office of

TitleInformation Technology Specialist 4 (Operations), (Multiple Positions)

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade25

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

Salary RangeFrom $79849 to $100645 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County To Be Determined

Street Address Various

City Various

StateNY

Zip Code00000

Minimum Qualifications Open to NYS employees with one year of permanent competitive service as an Information Technology Specialist 4 (Operations), SG25, OR in a position at the SG23 level or higher deemed administrative under Section 52.6 of Civil Service Law OR in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in advancement of more than two salary grades.

Note: 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 above. Candidates must be reachable on the current eligible list for this title in order to be list appointed.

Duties Description This posting will be used to fill multiple positions throughout the NYS Office of Information Technology Services. For a description of each of the available positions, please go to the applicant survey at: https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/4089229/Applicant-Interest-Form-IT-Series-Late-January-2018. Click Next, and select the title(s) of interest. Please also see Notes on Applying for additional details. A general duties description is as follows:

Incumbents of these positions will lead computer operations activities including all data processing hardware and peripheral equipment operation; interface with individuals and entities both within and outside the Data Center to ensure that all necessary resources are available to complete shift workload; escalate processing problems and notify management, Technical Support, and customers as documented; write various Data Center materials, including procedures, standards, documentation, reports, memos, etc.; review and evaluate existing data center procedures, standards, and documentation, and recommend modifications as appropriate; monitor the automated scheduling packages (i.e. TWS on IBM or Open, OPCON or EXCAL on Unisys) operating on customer computer systems; participate in projects and special assignments; and perform the full range of supervisory responsibilities.

Additional Comments Some positions may require fingerprinting.

Some positions within End User Services may require up to 25% travel and/or lifting equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.

Some positions are pending Civil Service and/or DOB approval.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name ITS Human Resource Services

Telephone 518-473-0398

Fax 518-402-4924

Email Address HR.Recruitment@its.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of Information Technology Services

Empire State Plaza, PO Box 2062

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12220

 

Notes on ApplyingThe NYS Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) has active vacancy postings on StateJobsNY for vacancies in the IT series. Due to the volume of recruitment and interest in these vacancies, we are posting for these positions in a consolidated manner. If you meet the minimum qualifications above, and are interested in being considered for these opportunities, please complete the candidate survey available through https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/4089229/Applicant-Interest-Form-IT-Series-Late-January-2018. Applicants need only submit one survey response, resume, and cover letter for this posting period, even if applying to multiple titles.

The survey obtains your interest in title, ITS program area, location, shift and functional area. It also provides a duties description for each position. Your selections in the survey are matched to the hiring managers’ needs and resumes are forwarded accordingly. You will be provided with additional details for the individual vacancies if contacted for an interview. Physical locations of positions are subject to change due to operational need at any time.

Please note, we will also canvass the appropriate eligible lists for these vacancies. Therefore, candidates on the eligible lists need only apply to the vacancy postings if they meet the minimum qualifications outlined in the posting, and are interested in appointment to the position(s) via the methods listed in the minimum qualifications (ie: 52.6 or 70.1 transfer, etc.). Hiring managers are provided the cover letters and resumes of interested eligible list candidates resulting from the canvass and qualified candidates resulting from the posting.

For additional information, FAQ’s can be found on ITS’ website at:
https://its.ny.gov/document/nys-its-recruitment-frequently-asked-questions-faqs.

If you have any further questions or have any issues with the survey, please contact ITS Human Resources by email at HR.Recruitment@its.ny.gov indicating "Survey Questions" in the subject line or by telephone at (518) 473-0398.

Your Social Security number may be required in order to confirm eligibility.

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