Project Specialist

YOU MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE COMPUTER SPECIALIST (SOFTWARE) CIVIL SERVICE TITLE.

The Department of Social Services (DSS) is comprised of the administrative units of the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) and the Department of Homeless Services (DHS). HRA is dedicated to fighting poverty and income inequality by providing New Yorkers in need with essential benefits such as Food Assistance and Emergency Rental Assistance. DHS is committed to preventing and addressing homelessness in New York City by employing a variety of innovative strategies to help families and individuals successfully exit shelter and return to self-sufficiency as quickly as possible.

Information Technology Services (ITS) is DSS's technology services organization. Its mission is to support the daily, emergent, and long-term needs of both agencies. ITS creates and enhances the technology infrastructure and computer applications that support HRA and DHS and develops applications, including a variety of client eligibility and recertification systems, case management systems, housing systems, employment/work engagement services, revenue producing computer matches, claiming systems, and personnel systems.

Information Technology Services is recruiting for two (2) Computer Specialist (SW) III, to function as a Project Specialist, who will:

• Develop, enhance, maintain, and support various Eligibility Data & Image Transfer System (EDITS) applications for MAP / HCSP units to use by using Oracle and SQL databases as a back end and WEB based software such as .NET and Angular for designing and programming front ends.

• Supervise and lead in the development, enhancement, maintenance, and support of these complex systems. Direct and check the work of subordinates.

• Participate in the analysis and design these complex systems that meet user or agency requirements and resolve difficult technical issues.

• Oversee the redesign, development and implementation of web applications and services to comply with new technology requirements and the MIS development standards.

• Prepare programmer specifications, internal project plans including task and resource definitions.

• Suggest new technologies to make certain that state of the art design maximizes user work effort resulting in improved productivity. Provide technical consultation and expertise by presenting detailed technical recommendation.

Work Location: 15 Metrotech, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Hours/Schedule: Normal Business Hours

Minimum Qualifications

(1) A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, including or supplemented by twenty-four (24) semester credits in computer science or a related computer field and two (2) years of satisfactory full-time software experience in designing, programming, debugging, maintaining, implementing, and enhancing computer software applications, systems programming, systems analysis and design, data communication software, or database design and programming, including one year in a project leader capacity or as a major contributor on a complex project; or

(2) A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and six (6) years of full-time satisfactory software experience as described in "1" above, including one year in a project leader capacity or as a major contributor on a complex project; or

(3) A satisfactory combination of education and experience that is equivalent to (1) or (2) above. College education may be substituted for up to two years of the required experience in (2) above on the basis that sixty (60) semester credits from an accredited college is equated to one year of experience. A masters degree in computer science or a related computer field may be substituted for one year of the required experience in (1) or (2) above. However, all candidates must have a four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent, plus at least one (1) year of satisfactory full-time software experience in a project leader capacity or as a major contributor on a complex project.

NOTE: In order to have your experience accepted as Project Leader or Major Contributor experience, you must explain in detail how your experience qualifies you as a project leader or as a major contributor. Experience in computer operations, technical support, quality assurance (QA), hardware installation, help desk, or as an end user will not be accepted for meeting the minimum qualification

requirements.

Special Note

To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level IV, in addition to the Qualification Requirements stated above, individuals must have one year of satisfactory experience in a project leader capacity or as a major contributor on a complex project in data administration, database management systems, operating systems, data communications systems, capacity planning, and/or on-line applications programming.

Preferred Skills

• Proficient in developing web applications, services and web APIs using Visual Studio 2019, with expertise in C#, ASP.Net, and ASP.Net Core. Familiarity with MVC and Angular 14 or higher is essential.

• Hands-on experience in managing and querying Oracle 19 database and SQL server database, including working with SSIS packages.

• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills, coupled with solid problem-solving abilities.

• Expertise in using HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery, Bootstrap Framework, MS Azure DevOps for comprehensive web development.

• Knowledge of WMS OpenTI and FileNet is a plus.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.