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Information Technology Specialist 2

Applications Due: | Division: Chief Information Office | Salary Range: From $66,951 to $85,138 Annually

Overview

Occupational Category
I.T. Engineering, Sciences
Salary Grade
Grade 18
Salary Range
From $66,951 to $85,138 Annually
Bargaining Unit
PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Employment Type
Full Time
Appointment Type
Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class
Competitive Class
Travel Percentage
0%
Workweek
Mon-Fri, 8:00AM - 4:00PM
Location
110 State Street
Albany, NY 12236
Hours Per Week
37.5
Flextime Allowed
No
Mandatory Overtime
No
Compressed Workweek Allowed
Yes
Telecommuting Allowed
Yes

Minimum Qualifications

Do you want a career with a purpose that provides work/life balance? Apply today to join the Office of the New York State Comptroller. 

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

Non-Competitive Qualifications for appointment under the NYHELPS Program: 

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

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

    OR

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

      OR

  • 60 semester credit hours including or supplemented by 15 semester credit hours in computer science and one year of professional 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, 70.1, or 70.4 of the Civil Service Law. 

Transfer:

For 52.6, 70.1, or 70.4 transfer to an Information Technology Specialist 2, salary grade (SG)-18, you must have one year of permanent competitive, or 55-b/55-c service in an approved title for transfer allocated to an SG-16 or above.

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)

Appointments via transfer must not result in a second, consecutive transfer with an advancement of more than two S-grades or one M-grade.

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)

Duties

This position is in the Division of the Chief Information Office, Bureau of IT Business Management, IT Financial Management Team (ITFM). It supports ITFM by managing customer invoicing, cost modeling, and financial data analysis for IT services. This position will perform cost allocation, developing reports and dashboards, conducting trend analysis, performing system updates, documenting workflows and procedures, and engaging with customers to ensure transparency and strategic IT investment.

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Demonstrated experience in technical writing.
  • Demonstrated experience in business analysis.
  • Excellent analytical skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience with presenting in front of groups.
  • Experience with data analytics.
  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
  • Experience with Microsoft Excel.
  • Familiarity with Tableau.
  • Familiarity with basic financial principles.

Additional Comments

Telecommuting

The Office of the New York State Comptroller supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agency’s mission and operational needs. Generally, new employees 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, employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period but may be approved to telecommute less.

Reasonable Accommodation

The Office of the New York 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 New York State 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. 

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

The Office of the State Comptroller does not participate in E-Verify or sponsor visa applications.

To Apply

Submit a clear, concise cover letter and resume stating how you meet the above minimum qualifications. Reference Item #01895-JER on your cover letter for proper routing. 

Be sure to include a copy of any unofficial transcripts if there are educational requirements / minimum qualification substitutions for this position. Documents must be sent as unlocked and accessible attachments. 

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Questions?

Jane Rost
P: (518) 474-1924
F: (518) 486-6723
[email protected]

Division Contact
Jamie Bess
[email protected]