Information Technology Specialist 2 (NY HELPs)

NY HELP YesAgency Information Technology Services, Office ofTitle Information Technology Specialist 2 (NY HELPs) - 6184Occupational Category I.T. Engineering, SciencesSalary Grade 18Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)Salary Range From $65001 to $82656 AnnuallyEmployment Type Full-TimeAppointment Type TemporaryJurisdictional Class Non-competitive ClassTravel Percentage 5%Workweek Mon-FriHours Per Week 37.5WorkdayFrom 9 AMTo 5 PMFlextime allowed? NoMandatory overtime? NoCompressed workweek allowed? NoTelecommuting allowed? YesCounty AlbanyStreet Address 15 MetroTech Center, Flr 15City BrooklynState NYZip Code 12220Minimum Qualifications Open Competitive: A bachelor's or higher-level degree including or supplemented by 15 semester credit hours in computer science. ORA 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. ORTwo years of professional experience in information technology.Transfer: Open to NYS employees with one year of permanent competitive service as an Information Technology Specialist 2 or Information Technology Specialist 2 Programming, G-18; OR in a title G-16 or above deemed administrative under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.55b/c Appointment: This position is eligible for 55b/c designation and candidates are encouraged to apply.NYS HELPS: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).Duties Description Under the direction of an Information Technology Specialist 3 (Data Communications), SG-23, within the Chief Technology Office/Enterprise Network Services/Projects & Operations/NYC Network Operations Group, the Information Technology Specialist 2, SG-18, will perform site consultation work in support of client networking activities.NOTE: This position will be headquartered in BROOKLYN, NY. This is a field office and physical presence will be required when not in travel status.Specific duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Install, relocate and remove equipment. This includes data communications equipment, VOIP phones, WAPS, etc. Supervise and support small/intermediate projects related to client networking activities, such as planning and execution of all phases of projects including request analysis, scope, budget, schedule, quality, risk, time management, site surveys, site preparation, cable and network troubleshooting and installation, asset management, inventory control, and network assistance. Provide detailed site surveys and onsite support for requests from all ITS-supported agencies. Analyze requests and provide Rough Order Magnitude (ROM) estimates to the agencies Submit internal ITS requests and monitor them from start to finish. These requests can be for enterprise network equipment, circuits, and cabling. Act as the ITS liaison to the requesting State agency. In most cases this is the only face-to-face interaction the agency has with ITS. Support the NYS Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Support deployments of the Emergency Remote Office (ERO). Provide 24x7x365 on-call network support, on a rotating basis, for troubleshooting and support for any emergency statewide. Travel to various sites 3-5 days per week, including possible overnight travel, to perform required site consultation work in support of client networking activities..Additional Comments Some positions may require fingerprinting. Some positions may require up to 25% travel and/or lifting up to 50 lbs. Some positions are pending Civil Service approval. Details of position(s) will be described further if you are selected for an interview. Positions located in New York City, will receive an additional $3,400 downstate adjustment location pay with regular annual salary. Positions located in the Mid-Hudson will receive an additional $1,650 adjustment location pay.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.We are recruiting for positions within this role.Benefits of Working for NYS Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:Holiday & Paid Time Off Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF. Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional developmentHealth Care Benefits Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs Family dental and vision benefits at no additional costAdditional Benefits New York State Employees Retirement System (ERS) Membership NYS Deferred Compensation Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) And many more.Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.Name ITS Human ResourcesTelephone 518-473-0398Fax 518-402-4924Email Address PostingResponses@its.ny.govAddressStreet Empire State PlazaSwan Street Building, Core 4, Floor 1City AlbanyState NYZip Code 12220Notes on Applying To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume clearly indicating how you qualify. Your Social Security number may be required to confirm eligibility.