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Agency Education Department, State

Title Manager Information Technology Services 1 (Systems Programming), Box PIMS-839/51773

Occupational Category I.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade 27

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

Salary Range From $103784 to $127830 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

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 Office of Performance Improvement and Management Service

Information Technology Services Office

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12234

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Manager Information Technology Services 1 (Systems 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-25 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.cfm55b/c Appointment: This position is eligible for 55b/c designation and candidates with 55b/c eligibility are encouraged to apply. Candidates must possess a current 55b/c eligibility letter and one of the following minimum qualifications:1) a bachelor’s or higher-level degree in any field including or supplemented by 15 semester credit hours in programming languages AND four years of experience in computer systems programming, including one year of supervisory experience;2) OR a bachelor’s or higher-level degree in any field AND five years of experience in computer systems programming, including one year of supervisory experience;3) OR an associate degree* with 15 semester credit hours in programming languages AND six years of experience in computer systems programming, including one year of supervisory experience;4) OR seven years of experience in computer systems programming, including one year of supervisory experience.To qualify, the computer systems programming experience must have involved the planning, configuration, testing, implementation, and/or management of the systems environment that supports the organization’s information technology architecture and business needs. This could be a mainframe or network-based server environment where the server supports databases, data communications, web sites, applications servers, etc. The primary distinctive characteristic of computer systems programming when compared to applications programming is that applications programming produces software which provides services to the user, whereas systems programming produces software which provides services to the computer hardware (e.g., operating systems, disk defragmenter) and requires a greater degree of hardware awareness. Applications programming experience does not qualify for this examination.Candidates who have completed at least 60 college semester hours in a bachelor’s degree program, including at least 15 semester credit hours in a computer science field, also qualify, but must meet the experience requirements as described in #3.Provisional Appointment: In the absence of an eligible list with three or more candidates willing to accept a position, a temporary provisional appointment may be considered. For provisional appointment, candidates must meet one of the following qualifications:1) a bachelor’s or higher-level degree in any field including or supplemented by 15 semester credit hours in programming languages AND four years of experience in computer systems programming, including one year of supervisory experience;2) OR a bachelor’s or higher-level degree in any field AND five years of experience in computer systems programming, including one year of supervisory experience;3) OR an associate degree with 15 semester credit hours in programming languages AND six years of experience in computer systems programming, including one year of supervisory experience;4) OR seven years of experience in computer systems programming, including one year of supervisory experience.To qualify, the computer systems programming experience must have involved the planning, configuration, testing, implementation, and/or management of the systems environment that supports the organization’s information technology architecture and business needs. This could be a mainframe or network-based server environment where the server supports databases, data communications, web sites, applications servers, etc. The primary distinctive characteristic of computer systems programming when compared to applications programming is that applications programming produces software which provides services to the user, whereas systems programming produces software which provides services to the computer hardware (e.g., operating systems, disk defragmenter) and requires a greater degree of hardware awareness. Applications programming experience does not qualify for this examination.*Candidates who have completed at least 60 college semester hours in a bachelor’s degree program, including at least 15 semester credit hours in a computer science field, also qualify, but must meet the experience requirements as described in #3.Provisional candidates must take the examination for Manager Information Technology Services 1 (Systems Programming) when it is next offered, and must be reachable on the resulting eligible list to maintain employment.

Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Information Technology Services is seeking candidates for a Manager of Information Technology Services 1 (Systems Programming) position. Reporting to the Manager Information Technology Services 2, the Manager Information Technology Services 1 (Systems Programming) will oversee units within IT Business Solutions. The incumbent of this position will be responsible for the overall management and strategic direction of all information technology systems, applications, and infrastructure supporting the Agency and its operations. The incumbent of this position will be responsible for supervision and oversight of teams supporting systems programming application development, system administration, data management, and IT support services. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:• Oversee the management of mission-critical applications, databases, and IT systems utilized by the Agency to deliver services and comply with State and federal regulations;• Plan, direct and coordinate systems programming activities including the design, development, acquisition, modification, installation, and maintenance of system software.• Supervise and provide leadership to professional information technology staff responsible for Systems Programming development, system administration, database management, IT support services, and related functions within the Agency;• Develop and implement a comprehensive IT strategy and roadmap to modernize legacy systems, adopt new technologies, and drive digital transformation initiatives aligned with the Department’s goals;• Manage the planning, implementation, and deployment of new IT solutions, system upgrades, and enhancements to support evolving business needs and requirements;• Collaborate with business stakeholders, program managers, and subject matter experts to gather requirements, prioritize initiatives, and ensure IT solutions align with the Department’s objectives• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and professional development within the IT teams, fostering an environment that encourages knowledge sharing and adoption of emerging technologies; and• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a permanent appointment or a temporary provisional appointment. Provisional candidates must take the examination for Manager Information Technology Services 1 (Systems Programming) when it is next offered and must be reachable on the resulting eligible list to maintain employment. 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 and experience will be required at the time of interview for all candidates. This position leads to a maximum salary of $127,830 based on annual performance advances. APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by October 23, 2024 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 (PIMS-839/51773) 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.New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records. Interested in a job with New York State, but don’t know where to start? Visit these links for information on working for New York State: • https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/ • https://www.cs.ny.gov/pio/publications/gettingajob.pdfGenerous benefits of working for New York State, including, but not limited to, the following:Holiday & Paid Time Off• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.• Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service. • Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.• Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C. • Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.Health Care Benefits• Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs.• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.Additional Benefits• Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply).• NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan.• Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only). • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).• Opportunities for telecommuting.• Eligibility for various life insurance options.

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Name Office of Human Resources Management

Telephone (518) 474-5215

Fax (518) 486-5631

Email Address omsjobs@nysed.gov

Address

Street NYS Education Department

89 Washington Avenue, Room 528 EB

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12234

Notes on Applying APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by October 23, 2024 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 (PIMS-839/51773) 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.