NY HELP Yes Agency Attorney General, Office of the Title Information Technology Specialist (ITS) 2/ ITS 2 Programming (NY HELPS) Occupational Category I.T. Engineering, Sciences Salary Grade 18 Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range From $65001 to $82656 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Contingent Permanent Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage 10% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 8:30 AM To 4:30 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? Yes County Albany Street Address 10 British American Blvd City Latham State NY Zip Code 12110 Duties Description The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking an Information Technology Specialist 2, SG-18, to work in the Enterprise Applications unit. The incumbent will be responsible for the maintenance and support of existing IT applications and reporting systems, developing and building on future modern applications and reporting needs. As a key member of the team, the developer will write and maintain code or customization in .NET or Java to meet specific project requirements. This may also include utilizing low-code development platforms, like Microsoft Power Platform to rapidly prototype and deploy solutions. The responsibilities will span across the entire software development lifecycle including debugging and troubleshooting, ensuring the smooth communication of systems through API design and maintenance. Duties include but are not limited to:• Write, test, and maintain high-quality code in .NET or Java. • Develop and maintain front-end applications using JavaScript frameworks• Develop and customize solutions using low-code platforms. • Design, develop, and maintain APIs (including security and performance). • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement software solutions. • Integrate different systems and applications to ensure seamless data flow. • Design, develop, and execute test plans to ensure software quality. • Develop and optimize SQL scripts for database operations. • Handle data extract requests by writing queries and scripts. • Write and maintain build scripts for the deployment process. • Debug and troubleshoot issues within the codebase. • Respond to and address tickets within the issue tracking system. Minimum Qualifications NY HELPS: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications:• A bachelor's or higher-level degree including or supplemented by 15 semester credit hours in computer science; OR• A bachelor's or higher-level degree in any field and one year of experience in information technology; 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• Two years of professional 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 and/or 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.Preferred Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field • 3 years or more experience with Programming with Java or .Net. • 3 years or more experience with SQL. • 3 years or more experience with API development and testing • 1-3 years of experience with Reporting and Analytics tools like PowerBI. • 1 or more years’ experience with automated testing tools Additional Comments Careers with the State offer multiple benefits including paid vacation leave (13+ days per year), sick leave, paid State holidays off, health insurance including vision & dental, entry into the NYS retirement (pension) system, education and training, eligibility for public student loan forgiveness, and job stability with promotional opportunities. Workplace flexibilities include multiple options for employees including telecommuting (up to two days per week) and alternative work schedules. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.The OAG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity.For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Human Resources Management Bureau Telephone 518-776-2500 Fax Email Address hr.recruitment@ag.ny.gov Address Street Office of the Attorney General, Human Resources Managment Bureau The Capitol City Albany State NY Zip Code 12224 Notes on Applying To apply, please submit a cover letter that includes a statement describing how you meet the minimum qualifications and a resume to hr.recruitment@ag.ny.gov. Please be sure to include Vacancy ID # 178989 and job title in the subject of your email.Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.The OAG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity.For more information about the Attorney General's Office visit www.ag.ny.gov.