Information Technology Specialist 2, SG 18 Programming

Job description

NY HELP Yes



Agency Financial Services, Department of



Title Information Technology Specialist 2, SG-18 - Programming



Occupational Category I.T. Engineering, Sciences



Salary Grade 18



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



Salary Range From $66951 to $85138 Annually



Employment Type Full-Time



Appointment Type Contingent Permanent



Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class



Travel Percentage 0%







Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5


Workday


From 8 AM



To 6 PM



Flextime allowed?

No



Mandatory overtime?

No



Compressed workweek allowed?

No



Telecommuting allowed?

Yes







County New York



Street Address One Commerce Plaza

One State Street



City Albany/NYC



State NY



Zip Code 12257







Duties Description The New York State Department of Financial Services seeks to build an equitable, transparent, and resilient financial system that benefits individuals and supports business.

Through engagement, data-driven regulation and policy, and operational excellence, the Department and its employees are responsible for empowering consumers and protecting them from financial harm; ensuring the health of the entities we regulate; driving economic growth in New York through responsible innovation; and preserving the stability of the global financial system.The Department of Financial Services is seeking candidates for the position of Information Technology Specialist 2 (Programming) in The Technology Bureau.

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:• Designs, develops, and maintains applications using Java, PL/SQL, Oracle APEX or low code SalesForce/Dynamics; • Works with business owners and development teams to develop solutions to meet business requirements; • Troubleshoots development and production problems; • Develops and maintains documentation; • Assists in the research and selection of tools, products, and frameworks as necessary; • Updates job knowledge by researching new technologies and software products; and • Participates in team meetings.





Minimum Qualifications Appointment method: 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.

NY HELPS: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

The NY HELPS Program allows agencies to fill certain positions via permanent non-competitive appointments.

At a future date (within one year of your 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.List Appointment: Candidates must be reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for 20-611010 or 20-610010.Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive service in a title eligible for transfer via Sections 70.1 or 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.

Information regarding transfer eligibility may be available on the Civil Service Career Mobility Office website at http://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/.Please Note that under Civil Service Law, an employee cannot have two consecutive upward 70.1 or 52.6 transfers without an intervening eligible list appointment if such transfers would exceed two salary grades.





Additional Comments Please note that a change in negotiating unit may affect your salary, insurance and other benefits.Salary: $66,951 – $85,138Positions located within the New York City metropolitan area, as well as Suffolk, Nassau, Rockland, and Westchester Counties, are also eligible to receive an additional $4,000 annual downstate adjustment.

Positions located in the New York City metropolitan area, as well as the Mid-Hudson region, are eligible to receive an additional $8,928.00 Increased Hiring Salary.Appointment Status: Permanent or Contingent-Permanent



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





Name Christopher Barr



Telephone



Fax (518) 402-5071



Email Address Christopher.Barr@dfs.ny.gov


Address


Street One Commerce Plaza

Suite 301



City Albany



State NY



Zip Code 12257







Notes on Applying To Apply: Vacancies exist in both Albany and NYC.

Interested qualified candidates must submit a resume and letter of interest no later than December 31, 2025 to the email address listed below.

Please include the appropriate Box # for the location(s) you are interested in [Box# ITS2P-NYS ALB] [Box# ITS2P-NYS NYC] in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application.

Email submissions are preferred.Please be advised that the New York State Department of Financial Services does not offer sponsorship for employment visas.Christopher BarrBox# ITS2P-NYS [LOC]New York State Department of Financial ServicesOffice of Human Resources Management One Commerce Plaza, Suite 301Albany, NY 12257Email: Christopher.Barr@dfs.ny.govFax: (518) 402-5071All candidates that apply may not be scheduled for an interview.Public Service Loan ForgivenessEmployment with New York State qualifies an individual for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

This program forgives the remaining balance on any Direct Student Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working fulltime for a U.S. federal, state, local, or tribal government or not-for-profit organization.

To learn more about the program and whether you would qualify, please visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-serviceAMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONSUnder the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Department of Financial Services is required to provide reasonable accommodation for known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant with a disability if an accommodation would enable the applicant to perform the essential functions of the job.

If the accommodation would constitute an undue hardship on the operations of the agency, the agency is not required to provide it.All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply to all jobs for which they meet the minimum qualifications.

Required Skill Profession

Other General