Information Technology Specialist 2

Remote, USA

Posted Jun 14, 2026

Full-time

#1483 - Information Technology Specialist 2

Perform or assist in performing technical and agency program support of IT activities related to network and system design, configuration, maintenance, and security; customer support; business/systems analysis and design which may include web site development and administration of a transactional, dynamic or interactive web site; and the design and development of database systems.

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

Support retirement systems through technical analysis, design, development, and nightly on call support.
Requires strong programming and troubleshooting skills, adaptability to new technologies, and ability to work under pressure.
Demonstrate effective communication, collaboration, and a proactive approach to problem solving.
Follow coding standards.
Assist team in creating design documents and other related system documentation.

Position Summary:

Item #: 00741
Bargaining Unit: Public Employees Federation
Division: Chief Information Office
Bureau: PeopleSoft & Payment Applications
Jurisdictional Class: Competitive
Appointment Type: Contingent / Permanent
Salary Grade: 018
Salary Range: $66,951 - $85,138
Employment Type: FULL TIME
Occupational Category: Information Technology Specialist 2 / SG-18
NY HELPS: Yes
Travel Percentage: 0%
Work Week: Monday - Friday
Work Hours: 8:00AM – 4:00PM
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
College Transcripts (if applicable)

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

Transcripts are required if the position has educational requirements or allows education as a substitution for minimum qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications:

Civil Service examinations are not required under the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) Program.

Non-Competitive Qualifications for appointment under the NYHELPS Program:

For an appointment to an Information Technology Specialist 2, you must have:

A bachelor's or higher-level degree in any field and one year of experience in information technology.

A bachelor's or higher-level degree, including or supplemented by 15 credit hours in computer science courses.

60 semester credit hours including or supplemented by 15 semester credit hours in computer science and one year of professional experience in information technology.

A total of two years of experience in information technology.

Competitive Minimum Qualifications:

You must be currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title, eligible under the 55 b/c program, or eligible to transfer to this title under Section 52.6, 70.1, or 70.4 of the Civil Service Law.

Transfer:

For 52.6, 70.1, or 70.4 transfer to an Information Technology Specialist 2, salary grade (SG)-18, you must have one year of permanent competitive, or 55-b/55-c service in an approved title for transfer allocated to an SG-16 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.

Non-Competitive promotion (NCP) qualifications:

You must be a qualified employee of the Office of the New York State Comptroller and have had one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as an Information Technology Specialist 1.

NCP notes:

If the number of interested candidates who meet the promotional qualifications is three or less, the agency; at its discretion, may nominate one or more of the candidates for a noncompetitive promotion without further examination under the provisions of Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law.

If the number of interested candidates who meet the promotional qualifications is more than three, the agency; at its discretion, may nominate one or more of the candidates for a provisional promotion under the provisions of Section 65 of the Civil Service Law.

55b/55c Program Appointment:

This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. For more information on this program, please visit the NYS Department of Civil Service website, 55b/c Recruitment Resources Center (ny.gov)

Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrated experience in Object Oriented Programming OR Object-Oriented Programming coursework.
Demonstrated experience with SQL is preferred.
Demonstrated experience with PeopleSoft is preferred.
Demonstrated experience with programming tools/IDEs (i.e.: Eclipse, Ultra Editor, etc.) is preferred.
Demonstrated experience with database management tools (i.e.: Oracle SQL Developer, PL/SQL Developer, TOAD, etc.) is preferred.
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.
Demonstrated experience in adapting to new technologies as the environment changes.
Strong self-starter, with ability to pick up quickly on new technologies even when formal training and access to in-house experts are limited.

Contact Information:

If you have questions about this vacancy, please contact:

Division Contact:

Lisamarie A. Hitchcock
CIO_HR@osc.ny.gov

Human Resources Contact:

Kathy Shellhamer
(518) 474-1924
Recruit@osc.ny.gov

The Office of the State Comptroller does not participate in E-Verify or sponsor visa applications.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The Office of the NYS Comptroller values a workforce with a broad, diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives. All employees are expected to contribute to a professional environment focused on self-evaluation and improvement, as well as acceptance and support of coworkers.

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