<p>Please note: State agencies that contact job applicants do not usually request personal or financial information via text message or over the phone in connection with your response to a job posting. If you are contacted for such information by these methods, or any other method, please verify the identity of the individual before transmitting such information to that person.</p> <p>Note: For questions about the job posting, please contact the agency that posted this position by using the contact information provided on the "Contact" tab for the position.</p> <p>Review Vacancy</p> <p>Date Posted 12/11/25</p> <p>Applications Due12/26/25</p> <p>Vacancy ID204779</p> <ul> <li>Basics </li><li>Schedule </li><li>Location </li><li>Job Specifics </li><li>How to Apply </li></ul> <p>NY HELPNo</p> <p>AgencyInformation Technology Services, Office of</p> <p>TitleInformation Technology Specialist 2 - Hourly - 9993</p> <p>Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences</p> <p>Salary GradeNS</p> <p>Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)</p> <p>Salary RangeFrom $32.06 to $32.06 Hourly</p> <p>Employment Type Full-Time</p> <p>Appointment Type Temporary</p> <p>Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class</p> <p>Travel Percentage 0%</p> <p>Workweek Mon-Fri</p> <p>Hours Per Week 37.5</p> <p>Workday</p> <p>From 8 AM</p> <p>To 5 PM</p> <p>Flextime allowed? No</p> <p>Mandatory overtime? No</p> <p>Compressed workweek allowed? No</p> <p>Telecommuting allowed? Yes</p> <p>County Schenectady</p> <p>Street Address 500 Balltown Rd., Bldg 4, Fl 2</p> <p>City Schenectady</p> <p>StateNY</p> <p>Zip Code12304</p> <p>Duties Description Under the direction of an Information Technology Specialist 3- SG 23 within Dedicated Support for New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), the Information Technology Specialist 2 (NS- Hourly) will act as a technical lead and will work with others in the unit to provide ongoing maintenance and support of OPWDD internet and intranet applications.</p> <ul> <li>Perform coding, testing and debugging activities in accordance with design specifications, agency standards and test plans </li><li>Perform software maintenance activities, including remediation, software upgrades and enhancement </li><li>Participate and assist in the development of high-level conceptual design as well as detailed design specifications for new application systems or enhancements to existing applications. </li><li>Prepare ad hoc reports in response to user needs </li><li>Diagnose and troubleshoot application software problems as they occur to minimize application downtime. </li><li>Create and maintain user and system documentation </li><li>Provide application support and maintenance on OPWDD's applications using SQL Server, MS Access/VBA, Java, Power Apps </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications Open Competitive: A bachelor's or higher-level degree including or supplemented by 15 semester credit hours in computer science.</p> <p>OR A bachelor's or higher-level degree in any field and one year of experience in information technology;</p> <p>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.</p> <p>OR Two years of professional experience in information technology.</p> <p>Promotion: Open to NYS employees with one year of permanent competitive service as an Information Technology Specialist 1, Salary Grade (SG) 14.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Please note:</p> <ul> <li>Appointment to this position and continued employment with the agency is contingent upon obtaining and/or maintaining New York State residency within six months of hiring. </li><li>Appointment to this position is not final until all agency approvals have been granted. </li></ul> <p>Additional Comments ITS will not offer permanent employment to any candidate unless the candidate provides documentation that they are authorized to accept work in the United States on a permanent basis. It is the policy of ITS not to hire F1 or H1 visa holders for permanent employment or to sponsor non-immigrant aliens for temporary work authorization visas or for permanent residence.</p> <p>Some positions may require fingerprinting.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>If eligible, 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.</p> <p>to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.</p> <p>Benefits of Working for NYS Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:</p> <p>Holiday & Paid Time Off</p> <ul> <li>Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually </li><li>Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually </li><li>Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually </li><li>Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF. </li><li>Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development </li></ul> <p>Health Care Benefits</p> <ul> <li>Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs </li><li>Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost </li></ul> <p>Additional Benefits</p> <ul> <li>New York State Employees' Retirement System (ERS) Membership </li><li>NYS Deferred Compensation </li><li>Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds </li><li>Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) </li><li>And many more. </li></ul> <p>The Office of Information Technology Services is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage all individuals with disabilities to apply.</p> <p>Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.</p> <p>Name ITS Human Resources</p> <p>Telephone 518-473-0398</p> <p>Fax 518-402-4924</p> <p>Email Address PostingResponses@its.ny.gov</p> <p>Address</p> <p>Street Empire State Plaza</p> <p>Swan Street Building, Core 4, Floor 1</p> <p>City Albany</p> <p>State NY</p> <p>Zip Code 12220</p> <p>Notes on ApplyingTo apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume clearly indicating how you qualify. Ensure that you include the vacancy ID in the subject of your email for prompt routing. Your Social Security number may be required to confirm eligibility.</p>