Information Technology Specialist 4

Office of the New York State Comptroller

$96K — $121K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of relevant technical experience.
  • Experience in PeopleSoft PeopleTools/App Designer is preferred (2-5 years).
  • At least 1 year of supervisory experience.
  • Proficiency in PeopleSoft PeopleCode and Oracle SQL for database manipulation.
  • Familiarity with MicroFocus COBOL and PeopleSoft SQR is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise the analysis and design of application software for payroll systems.
  • Develop collaborative work plans with managers for project prioritization.
  • Analyze system requirements and propose solutions using PeopleSoft tools.
  • Conduct thorough system testing and code reviews for new implementations.
  • Ensure timely and accurate payroll disbursements for New York State employees.

Benefits

  • Full-time schedule with Monday to Friday work hours.
  • Telecommuting options available after an initial onboarding period.
  • Work-life balance supported through a compressed workweek option.
  • Inclusive environment with accommodations for applicants with disabilities.
Full Job Description
#2583 - Information Technology Specialist 4

Supervise computer systems analysis and design application program development, systems testing, maintenance, and implementation.

This position is on the Payroll Applications Team in the Bureau of PeopleSoft & Payment Applications within the Chief Information Office.

  • Contribute directly toward a shared goal-to ensure that New York State employees are paid accurately and on time.
  • Collaborate with managers and other Payroll team leads to develop work plans, evaluate resource availability, and determine priorities.
  • Analyze requirements and propose and develop solutions, using PeopleSoft-related tools.
  • Conduct testing, technical walkthroughs, and code reviews of system changes.


Position Summary:

Item #: 01758
Bargaining Unit: Public Employees Federation
Division: Chief Information Office
Bureau: PeopleSoft and Payment Applications
Jurisdictional Class: Competitive
Appointment Type: Contingent-Permanent
Salary Grade: 025
Salary Range: $96,336- $121,413
Employment Type: FULL TIME
Occupational Category: I.T. Engineering, Sciences
NY HELPS: No
Travel Percentage: 0%
Work Week: Monday - Friday
Work Hours: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Shift: N/A
Mandatory Overtime: No
Compressed Workweek Allowed: Yes
Telecommuting Allowed: Yes

How to Apply:

To be considered for this position, you must create a candidate profile or log in to your profile and upload the documents listed below.

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume


Please ensure item number 01758 is included in each document's file name.

Minimum Qualifications:

To be appointed to this position, you must:
• Be currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title

OR
• Be eligible for 52.6 or 70.1 transfer with one year of qualifying service in a title approved for transfer.

Transfer Options:

For 52.6 and/or 70.1 transfer to an Information Technology Specialist 4, salary grade (SG)-25, you must have one year of permanent competitive, or 55-b/55-c service in an approved title for transfer allocated to an SG-23 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.

Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Demonstrated experience in PeopleSoft PeopleTools/App Designer (More than 2 years to 5 years).
  • Demonstrated experience with Supervision (1 year to 2 years).
  • Demonstrated experience in PeopleSoft PeopleCode.
  • Demonstrated experience with Oracle SQL (i.e.: writing/tuning SQL, modifying tables, etc.).
  • Demonstrated experience in PeopleSoft SQR.
  • Demonstrated experience in MicroFocus COBOL.
  • Demonstrated experience in business programming relating to payroll.
  • Demonstrated experience with programming tools/IDEs (i.e.: Eclipse, Ultra Edit, etc.).
  • Demonstrated experience with database management tools (i.e.: TOAD, Oracle SQL Developer, etc.).
  • Demonstrated experience with PeopleSoft Application Engine, Integration Broker and Portal.
  • Proficient at communicating with technical staff and customers alike.
  • Strong analytical thinker with excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated experience in handling high pressure situations, including the ability to work under tight deadlines, troubleshoot production issues (both during shift and on call), and able to shift priorities with minimal guidance.


Contact Information:

If you have questions about this vacancy, please contact:

Division Contact:

Lisamarie A. Hitchcock
[email protected]

Human Resources Contact:

Kathy Shellhamer
(518) 474-1924
[email protected]

Telecommuting

The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agency's mission and operational needs. Generally, employees new to OSC 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 they may be allowed to do so. Upon approval to telecommute, OSC employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period.

Reasonable Accommodation

The NYS Office of the State Comptroller provides reasonable accommodation 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.

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