Information Technology Specialist 2 (Programming) (NY HELPS), Box PIMS-1087/0202
New York State Education Department, Albany, NY, United States
Information Technology Specialist 2 (Programming)
Duties Description
Develop and maintain IT systems written in JAVA, PL/SQL, and SQL, including analysis, development, troubleshooting, testing, and deployment.
Collaborate with program office and IT staff to understand business requirements of the information systems.
Analyze and recommend system modifications based on program office business requirements.
Coordinate data exchanges between the Department’s education systems.
Identify and troubleshoot problems and implement necessary solutions.
Ensure systems and procedures are properly documented, meet Department standards, and follow generally accepted IT practices to foster data and automated system integrity.
Prepare materials and create web pages for electronic publication.
Minimum Qualifications
Either (a) a bachelor’s or higher-level degree with at least 15 semester credit hours in computer science; or (b) a bachelor’s or higher-level degree in any field plus at least one year of experience in information technology; or (c) 60 semester credit hours (including 15 in computer science) and one year of IT experience; or (d) two years of experience in information technology.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or two years toward earning the same degree.
Experience programming in JAVA, C++, C#, PHP, JavaScript, PL/SQL, and querying databases.
Experience using coding IDEs for application/project development.
Experience using code repositories.
Experience using workflow management tools.
Benefits
Maximum salary up to $85,138 based on annual performance advances.
Holiday & paid time off: 13 paid holidays, 13 paid vacation days year one (increasing to 20+), 5 paid personal leave days, 13 paid sick days (PEF/CSEA) and 8 (M/C).
Annual professional and educational leave opportunities.
Health care benefits with options for employees and dependents, including family dental and vision at no additional cost.
Enrollment in the New York State pension system or optional retirement defined contribution plan with 8% salary match.
NYS Deferred Compensation and exclusive 403(b) optional retirement savings plan.
Paid parental leave for all employees; paid family leave for M/C only.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility.
Life insurance options.
Opportunity to telecommute up to 30% of the time.
Application
Qualified candidates should submit a resume and cover letter by May 6, 2026 to OMSjobs@nysed.gov; include the Box number (PIMS‑1087/02021) in the subject line. The resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications.
Equal Opportunity Employment
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.
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Duties Description
Develop and maintain IT systems written in JAVA, PL/SQL, and SQL, including analysis, development, troubleshooting, testing, and deployment.
Collaborate with program office and IT staff to understand business requirements of the information systems.
Analyze and recommend system modifications based on program office business requirements.
Coordinate data exchanges between the Department’s education systems.
Identify and troubleshoot problems and implement necessary solutions.
Ensure systems and procedures are properly documented, meet Department standards, and follow generally accepted IT practices to foster data and automated system integrity.
Prepare materials and create web pages for electronic publication.
Minimum Qualifications
Either (a) a bachelor’s or higher-level degree with at least 15 semester credit hours in computer science; or (b) a bachelor’s or higher-level degree in any field plus at least one year of experience in information technology; or (c) 60 semester credit hours (including 15 in computer science) and one year of IT experience; or (d) two years of experience in information technology.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or two years toward earning the same degree.
Experience programming in JAVA, C++, C#, PHP, JavaScript, PL/SQL, and querying databases.
Experience using coding IDEs for application/project development.
Experience using code repositories.
Experience using workflow management tools.
Benefits
Maximum salary up to $85,138 based on annual performance advances.
Holiday & paid time off: 13 paid holidays, 13 paid vacation days year one (increasing to 20+), 5 paid personal leave days, 13 paid sick days (PEF/CSEA) and 8 (M/C).
Annual professional and educational leave opportunities.
Health care benefits with options for employees and dependents, including family dental and vision at no additional cost.
Enrollment in the New York State pension system or optional retirement defined contribution plan with 8% salary match.
NYS Deferred Compensation and exclusive 403(b) optional retirement savings plan.
Paid parental leave for all employees; paid family leave for M/C only.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility.
Life insurance options.
Opportunity to telecommute up to 30% of the time.
Application
Qualified candidates should submit a resume and cover letter by May 6, 2026 to OMSjobs@nysed.gov; include the Box number (PIMS‑1087/02021) in the subject line. The resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications.
Equal Opportunity Employment
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.
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