The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Information Technology Specialist 2 (Programming).

Eligible List Appointment: Candidates must be reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for this title. If you are on the Civil Service eligible list for this title, you may receive a canvass letter. You must complete and return it as instructed on the letter.

Section 52.6 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 52.6 of the Civil Service Law. For information regarding the transfer options of your current title, please visit the Civil Service Career Mobility Office Website. https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-search/index.cfm

55b/c Appointment: This position is eligible for 55b/c designation and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications and a current 55b/c eligibility letter.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Preference may be given to candidates who possess a high level of knowledge, proficiency and practical experience programming in JAVA, PL/SQL, SQL, VUEJS, HTML, PHP, CSS and JS technologies and the Oracle database and UNIX operating environments.

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Performance Improvement and Management Services is seeking candidates for multiple Information Technology Specialist 2 (Programming) positions in the Office of Information Technology Services. The incumbents of these positions will serve as members of the Business Solutions team, providing programming support for NYSED's enterprise applications, and developing Information Technology (IT) solutions to support the business needs of NYSED. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Develop and maintain IT solutions and web applications written in Java, SQL, Javascript/VueJS, PL/SQL, HTML, and CSS/SASS. This includes new analysis and development, troubleshooting, testing, and deployment;
• Collaborate with program office and IT staff to understand, document, and implement business requirements;
• Design, maintain, and modify Oracle SQL databases to support web applications;
• Ensure all code has unit and integration testing in place prior to deployment;
• Identify and troubleshoot problems and subsequently offer and implement necessary solutions;
• Take part in a traineeship to determine programming skill levels while offering the opportunity to improve proficiency in multiple disciplines;
• Utilize department standards for work tracking and version control, including the use of Jira, Confluence, and Git;
• Ensure that systems and procedures are properly documented, meet Department standards, and follow generally accepted IT practices, so as to foster the integrity of data and automated systems;

The following skills and abilities are essential to successful performance of the job:
• Knowledge and practical experience programming in Java, SQL and/or VueJS.
• Knowledge and experience with the design, implementation, and usage of a database.
• Knowledge and experience with a Model-View-Controller (MVC) web application and/or service-oriented architecture.

Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: These will be contingent permanent appointments. For 55b/c appointment, candidates must possess the minimum qualifications, a current 55b/c eligibility letter and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of degree will be required at the time of interview for all candidates.

These positions lead to a maximum salary of $80,248 based on annual performance advances.

APPLICATION: Recruitment will continue until all positions are filled. Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest to omsjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number Info Tech Spec 2 (Prog) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.

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