Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyState Comptroller, Office of the

TitleProject Assistant, SG-27 Item#05740

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade27

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

Salary RangeFrom $106898 to $131665 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

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

Location

County Albany

Street Address 110 State Street

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12236

Job Specifics

Duties Description This position resides on the NYSLRS Application Development team in the Bureau of PeopleSoft & Payment Applications within the Chief Information Office.
• Direct the development and tracking of progress against project plans, schedules, and events.
• Direct New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) Application Development staff and work closely with Program Optimization, Support & Transformation (POST) bureau staff and resources to ensure the appropriate staff is assigned, and other resources are assessed to ensure all project goals and objectives are met.
• Work with the Project Coordinator and other NYSLRS Application Development Staff to develop work plans to meet the project/work effort goals and monitor progress to ensure the project is completed successfully.
• Work with the Project Coordinator and POST staff to manage efforts to explore and develop the functional business requirements, processes, and rules that will contribute to how the system works.
• Work with all NYSLRS Application Development teams to involve them in the new functionality being implemented in the system and ensure knowledge transfer is occurring between consultant and state staff.
• Oversee and direct all work performed by other NYSLRS Application Development staff and consultants on projects being managed; includes but not limited to coordinating data analysis, data mapping, data classification, data conversion, development, testing, etc.
• Assist the Project Coordinator in the management of any change requests that are developed after performing a full cost/benefit analysis of potential changes.
• Direct the collaboration among NYSLRS Application Development and POST Bureau staff to communicate evolving business requirements for work processes, detail design testing, training and roll-out; also, assist in the design and implementation of a framework for managing the capture, documentation, and ongoing transfer of business knowledge.
• Direct collaboration among NYSLRS Application Development, consultants, and POST Bureau to develop interfaces with external stakeholders (e.g. employers, public retirement systems, unions, IRS, etc.) using various methods (e.g. portal, secure FTP, etc.).
• Direct the integration of the Retirement System with internal OSC applications that include but are not limited to General Ledger Microsoft Dynamics and FileNet.
• Direct the activities of NYSLRS Application Development staff and consultant staff.
• Ensure tasks are completed accurately and timely.
• Adjust activities and staffing.
• Report project status to the Project Coordinator on a regular basis and respond quickly to management questions and concerns.
• Manage the human resources aspects of the project, including but not limited to:
o Recruitment, hiring, timely and effective staff evaluations, succession planning, and knowledge transfer.
o Managing the oversight, assessment, and monitoring of the performance of the project vendors to ensure contractual obligations are met.

Minimum Qualifications Must have at least nine (9) years of general applications development experience, including at least two (2) years of supervising in an IT applications development environment
AND
At least five (5) years of demonstrated experience in applications development management experience for implementation and maintenance in two (2) of the following three (3) modules:
o Human Capital Management (HCM).
o Customer Relationship Management (CRM).
o Portal or Financials.

An associate's degree may be substituted for two (2) years of general experience.
A bachelor's degree may be substituted for four (4) years of general experience.
A master’s degree in a closely related field may be substituted for an additional one (1) year of general experience.

Additional Comments Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• At least nine (9) years of general applications development experience, including at least two (2) years of supervising in an IT applications development environment.
• At least five (5) years of demonstrated experience in applications development management experience for implementation and maintenance in two (2) of the following three (3) modules:
o Human Capital Management (HCM).
o Customer Relationship Management (CRM).
o Portal or Financials.
• Demonstrated experience in the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Demonstrated experience with recruitment and procurement activities.
• Demonstrated experience proactively addressing personnel issues and/or disciplinary actions.
• Demonstrated experience in emotional intelligence.
• Demonstrated experience in both written and verbal communication of information to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated organizational management skills performed in a team-oriented workplace.
• Outstanding interpersonal relationship building, employee coaching and development skills.
• NYSLRS experience would be a significant advantage.

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 accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Division of Human Resources at (518) 474-1924.

Equal Opportunity Employment: The Office of the NYS Comptroller values a workforce with a broad, diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives. All employees are expected to contribute to a professional environment focused on self-evaluation and improvement, as well as acceptance and support of coworkers.

The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

OSC offers competitive salaries and benefits, and opportunities for advancement, continuing education, and professional development. We provide a professional environment where employees are encouraged to push themselves while maintaining work-life balance. Our generous benefits package includes:
• A state pension with vesting after five years’ service
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance available to all employees and their dependents
• Flexible spending accounts for dependent and health care
• Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP), allowing eligible employees to exchange previously accrued leave in return for a credit to be applied toward their health insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• Holiday and paid time off
• Shift and geographic pay differentials
• A committed continuous learning environment
• Informational Brown Bag sessions
• Wellness at Work Programs to promote employee health and wellness
• OSC Mentoring Program to network, contribute, and provide an opportunity to strengthen competencies in a variety of areas
• And much more

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

How to Apply

Name Kathy Shellhamer

Telephone 5184741924

Fax (518)486-6723

Email Address Jobs@osc.ny.gov

Address

Street Office of the New York State Comptroller, Division of Human Resources

110 State Street, 12th Floor

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12236

 

Notes on ApplyingSubmit a clear, concise cover letter and resume stating how you meet the above minimum qualifications to https://www.osc.ny.gov/jobs/openings/project-assistant/042566, Reference Item #05740-KKS on your cover letter for proper routing.

Unofficial transcripts and/or templates will be required for certain positions. To access this job vacancy, copy the link above and paste it into your web browser. Documents must be sent as unlocked and accessible attachments.

If you have questions about this vacancy, please contact this Division representative:
Division Contact: Lisamarie Hitchcock
Email Address: CIO_HR@osc.ny.gov