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AgencyMotor Vehicles, Department of

TitleProject Assistant (System Tester), G-NS (EQ G23)

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

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

Salary RangeFrom $84156 to $106454 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

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? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 6 Empire State Plaza

Swan Street Building

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12228

Duties Description Under the general direction of the Project Assistant (System Testing Lead), NS equated to G- 25, the Project Assistant (System Testers), NS equated to G-23, will be responsible for managing the testing activities to ensure application quality and performance. An incumbent will supervise a team of Project Assistants (System Tester Support) staff equated at G-18 level.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Defines and creates detailed test designs, test cases, test scripts and test data, ensuring they align with the requirements and testing objectives.

• Utilizes appropriate tools for automated testing and make recommendations for adjustments.

• Identifies testing strategies and scope for automated and manual testing.

• Supplies support to the team for automated and manual test scripting.

• Validates data flow and communication between various system components and interfaces.

• Collaborates with team members to develop testing schedules.

• Collaborates with technical teams to set up and construct the test environment, including configurations and data.

• Oversees the defect lifecycle and construct any new fields or workflows related to defects.

• Delivers updates to the supervisor for system testing activities.

• Collaborates with team members on data conversion testing activities.

• Contributes with tracking and reporting out on Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).

• Sustains a collaborative environment that fosters and supports creative solutions and continuous improvement.

• Demonstrate strong, professional, respectful communication skills, both verbally and in writing.

• Able to perform all duties of Project Assistant, G-18 position.

• Completes a full range of supervisory activities for subordinate staff.

Minimum Qualifications Seven years of professional experience in quality assurance.

OR

An associate's degree and five years of the required experience as described above.

OR

A bachelor’s degree and three years of the required experience as described above.

OR

A master’s degree and two years of the required experience as described above.

Additional Comments Hours of the position will be discussed at the time of interview, including questions regarding Flextime, AWS/Compressed work week and Telecommuting.

There are many benefits to working for the DMV! Including:

o Paid Leave
o Paid Holidays
o Pension
o Health Insurance
o Dental & Vision Coverage
o Flex Spending
o Voluntary 457B Retirement Saving Program
o Health Care Spending Account
o Tuition Assistance Programs
o Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
o Transportation Savings Program
o Employee Assistance Programs

For additional information about the benefits of being a state employee, visit the Office of Employee Relations website at https://oer.ny.gov/employee-benefit-programs.

DMV is committed to being a model employer for people with disabilities. DMV’s commitment includes ensuring that the recruitment, application, interviewing and hiring processes are accessible to all job applicants. If you are a job applicant who may need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact DMV’s Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility at diversityandinclusion@dmv.ny.gov.

The Department of Motor Vehicles is committed to diversity and equal opportunity, and to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we encourage all qualified individuals to apply, including people with disabilities or any other protected category under the law. Our goal as an employer is to reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and customers we serve.

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

Name Linn Bruce

Telephone

Fax

Email Address linn.bruce@dmv.ny.gov

Address

Street 6 Empire State Plaza

Swan Street Building

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12228

Notes on ApplyingSend a cover letter, referencing the Vacancy ID noted at the top of this posting, along with your clear and concise resume stating your current Civil Service title, if applicable, and indicating how you believe you meet the qualifications for appointment.

Please note: Candidates applying from outside DMV may be asked for their Social Security number to verify NYS employment history and transfer eligibility.