Information Technology Specialist 2 (Programming)

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Date Posted 08/19/26

Applications Due09/02/26

Vacancy ID222111

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NY HELPYes

AgencyThruway Authority

TitleInformation Technology Specialist 2 (Programming)

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitCSEA Local 058 (Thruway Authority)

Salary RangeFrom $71427 to $98409 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 200 Southern Boulevard

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12209

Duties Description Under the direction of the Manager of Enterprise Applications, the Information Technology Specialist 2 (Programming) is responsible for all activities associated with the design, development, installation, and performance of agency databases. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Design or assist in the design and maintenance of databases.
• Assist in the development of logical data models. Defines data entities, data attributes, and logical data groups and relationships.
• Assist in the development of physical database design. Address performance criteria and standards.
• Coordinate database change controls to interact with application change management.
• Assist in the training of application programmer analysts and operations personnel in the efficient use of database software.
• Participate in the development of disaster recovery planning for databases.
• Maintain specialized data access modules and other programs required to make data available to program and end-users.
• Install and maintain database software products and specialized data access programs.
• Install, customize, and maintain complex database software components.
• Test and implement new and updated versions of databases, data dictionary, and other files handling software from vendors.
• Act as vendor liaison for the diagnosis and resolution of database-related software problems.
• Participate in the development of database standards such as naming conventions, update protocols, performance standards, and internal controls.
• Convert existing databases to new or updated software releases from vendors.
• Monitor the operation and performance of the database software, taking whatever corrective action necessary to obtain the most effective use of it.
• Monitor and tune such variables as space, buffers, logs, and journals.
• Identify and resolve malfunctions and complex problems related to database use, maintenance, and management.
• Maintain a log of database problems and resolutions for future reference.

Minimum Qualifications 1. TRANSFER QUALIFICATIONS FOR CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES:

Current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service allocated to a Grade 16 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 of the NYS Civil Service Law.

2. NY HELPS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A bachelors or higher-level degree including or supplemented by 15 semester credit hours in computer science;

OR a bachelors 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;

OR two years of professional experience in information technology.

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 may be 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 a future date, 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 an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

Additional Comments This is a Unit 2, CSEA position. The NYS Thruway Authority offers an extensive benefits package, including but not limited to paid time off, sick leave incentive, membership to the NYS Retirement System, and 90% tuition assistance.

We offer FREE onsite employee parking.

Our telecommuting program offers up to 20% (two days per pay period) upon completion of at least three months of satisfactory performance and appropriate approvals. Additional policy guidelines and work hours may be discussed during the interview.

ADDITIONAL PAY INFORMATION:

The salary range for this position includes all applicable annual components of pay which are:

Base Pay: $64,427 hiring rate up to $91,409 job rate

Recruitment & Retention Pay: $7,000

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT:

All potential candidates for this position must be legally eligible to work in the United States at the time of appointment and throughout your employment with the New York State Thruway Authority. If appointed, you will be required to produce documents that verify your identity and authorization to work in the United States, as required by the Federal Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, and the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Please be advised, the New York State Thruway Authority does not use E-Verify, and we are unable to provide sponsorship for employment visa statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEM OPT).

The New York State Thruway Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals including women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

New York State Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, familial status, citizen or immigration status, sex, disability, marital status, gender identity or expression, prior arrests, prior conviction records, predisposing genetic characteristics or domestic violence victim status. The Thruway Authority is committed to a workplace free from discrimination based on the referenced characteristics and other federal and state protected characteristics.

The New York State Thruway Authority provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Bureau of Accessibility, Equity, Diversity and Employee Engagement at accommodations@thruway.ny.gov or call (518) 471-4321.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Angela

Telephone 518-436-2725

Fax 518-471-5076

Email Address CanvassReply4@thruway.ny.gov

Address

Street 200 Southern Boulevard

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12209

Notes on ApplyingIf interested in this vacancy, you must submit a resume and any other documents for proof of eligibility to the contact information in this announcement. You must include the Vacancy ID and Title of the position you are applying for in your email.

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