Information Technology Specialist 3 (Database)

Open to DOH and NYS employees only.

Agency New York State Department of Health
Title Information Technology Specialist 3 (Database)
Salary $58,406 - $71,732
Salary Grade Grade 23
Negotiating Unit Professional, Scientific and Technical/05
Location Office of Long Term Care, Division of Residential Services, 161 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, New York 12054
Minimum Qualifications Current Department of Health or New York State employee with permanent or contingent-permanent status as an Information Technology Specialist 3 any parenthetic or a Department of Health or New York State employee with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent status in a title at salary grade 21 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 or 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.
Preferred Qualifications Programming experience through large databases warehoused in Oracle.
Responsibilities Design, develop and program all Criminal History Record Check (CHRC) software using JAVA, SQL, Visual Basic, and MS Access. Act as a liaison with Information Systems and Health Statistics Group (ISHSG), interfacing with bureau and contract staff to establish an Oracle Database. Train contract staff in the effective and appropriate use of the CHRC system. Oversee Information Technology Specialist positions regarding software and hardware support. Monitor the operation and performance of the databases, software, servers and other hardware. Maintain records and log any problems in the system and their resolutions and remedies to use as a reference for future problem-solving. Participate in trouble-shooting of issues and their resolution. Assist in the development of security systems, back-up disaster recovery plan, and assure these are kept up-to-date. Serve as contractor and vendor liaison on systems issues and technical specifications. Assist in the development and monitoring of any contracts. Prepare technical specifications and cost estimates for CHRC program administrative staff for budget discussions and presentations.
Conditions of Employment Permanent, full-time.
Application Procedure Submit resume to Human Resources Management Group, ITS3DB/46377/VJH, Room 2276, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York 12237-0012, or by e-mail to resume@health.state.ny.us or by fax to (518) 474-6771. Please use a subject line of ITS3DB/46377/VJH.
Submit resumes by until position is filled

An affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Item # 46377
Issued May 2, 2008