Information Technology Specialist 3 (NY HELPS)

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EMPLOYMENT ANNOUNCEMENT

TITLE: INFORMATION TEC HNOLOGY SPECIALIST 3

STATUS: PERMANENT




BUREAU: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

LOCATION: LATHAM

SALARY: PEF, SG-23 (Starting Salary $81,705, job rate $103,350)

The Office of the New York State Attorney General (OAG) is recognized as a national leader in civil rights, investor
protection, labor rights, personal privacy, public safety, and criminal law enforcement. The OAG is responsible for
defending the State in litigation, engages in affirmative civil and criminal investigations and litigation, and serves as the
chief guardian of the legal rights of the citizens of New York, its businesses, and its natural resources. The Information
Technology Bureau has the unique responsibility of supporting the OAG as the People’s Lawyer in its many and varied
initiatives, multiple locations, and numerous platforms. If you are looking to bring your technological experience and skill
set to an organization which serves the interests of the citizens of New York State in a multitude of ways every day, we
encourage you to apply to join the IT team here at the OAG where you will get to work on innovative solutions.

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.

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 this
time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS
employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service
Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.

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:

• Five years of professional experience in the following computer related areas: network, server, storage, and

*Minimum Qualifications Substitution: A bachelor's degree in any field including or supplemented by 15 semester credit
hours in computer science and two years of experience; or a bachelor's or higher level degree in any field and three years
of experience; or an associate degree with 15 semester credit hours in a computer science field and four years of
experience.

In addition to the minimum qualifications listed above, candidates must also have:

• More than 5 years experience with Java.
• More than 5 years experience with JavaScript
  

OR

• A Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems,

• 1 year to 2 years experience with Microsoft Azure Active Directory.
• More than 2 years to 5 years direct experience in the development and implementation of APIs.
  

OR

• 3 – 5 credit hours in Client Server Programming: Includes coursework the definitions, requirements, benefits, and

• More than 2 years to 5 years experience in Unix Scripting.
• More than 2 years to 5 years direct experience in the development and implementation of APIs.
  

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted online.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
The OAG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity.

POSTED MARCH 8, 2024