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# Information Technology Specialist 2 (NY HELPS), Box Info Tech Spec 2

- **Company:** NYS Governor's Office of Employee Relations
- **Location:** Albany, NY, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $69,964.0 - $88,970.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Integration Architecture, Cloud Computing, Continuous Delivery, Data Centers, Web Development, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle (Applications), Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Web Services, Information Technology, Network Support, Low-code
- **Published:** October 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://statejobsny.com/public/vacancyDetailsView.cfm?id=136872

## About the Role

* a bachelor's or higher-level degree, including or supplemented by 15 credit hours in computer science; OR
 * a bachelor's or higher-level degree in any field and at least one year of the experience in information technology; OR
 * a minimum of 60 college semester credit hours including at least 15 credit hours in computer science and one year of the experience in information technology; OR
 * Two years of the professional experience in information technology.

PROMOTION: Current NYSED State employees must have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as an Information Technology Specialist.

COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Information Technology Specialist 2.

Eligible List Appointment: Candidates must be reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for this title. If you are on the Civil Service eligible list for this title, you may receive a canvass letter. You must complete and return it as instructed on the letter.

Section 70.1 Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in any of the following titles: Supervising Computer Operator.

Section 52.6 Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title allocated SG-16 or higher eligible to transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law. For information regarding the transfer options of your current title, please visit the Civil Service Career Mobility Office Website. https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-search/index.cfm

55b/c Appointment: This position is eligible for 55b/c designation and candidates with 55b/c eligibility are encouraged to apply. Candidates must possess a current 55b/c eligibility letter and one of the following minimum qualifications:

 * a bachelor's or higher-level degree, including or supplemented by 15 credit hours in computer science;
 * a bachelor's or higher-level degree in any field and at least one year of the experience in information technology;
 * a minimum of 60 college semester credit hours including at least 15 credit hours in computer science and one year of the experience in information technology;
 * Two years of the experience in information technology.

## Description

Duties Description The New York State Education Department's (NYSED) Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) is seeking applicants for multiple Information Technology Specialist 2 positions. These positions offer opportunities in many different areas, including, but not limited to:

 * Web application development leveraging technologies such as Java, JavaScript, and SQL;
 * Server and networking support for our in-house data center as well as Cloud infrastructure;
 * Database Administration for Oracle, SQL Server, and MySQL databases;
 * Application Integration support for API Services, Continuous Delivery;
 * Low-code platform development and administration;
 * UX Design and Development; and
 * Enterprise Help Desk Support and Automation.

The NYSED is committed to implementing progressive technologies. The positions available require a willingness and aptitude to learn quickly. Incumbents of these positions will perform or assist in performing technical activities related to application development, data center operations, help desk support, and application integration in accordance with the Civil Service Classification Standards which can be reviewed at, This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).