COBOL Boot Camp Student Assistants, Various items - StateJobsNY : Job Details

Must be a US citizen or foreign national eligible to work in the United StatesMust be 18 years of age or olderMust be currently attending a New York State college, university or graduate program, or be a resident of New York State attending a college, university or graduate program outside of New York StateMinimum Senior level college student at a degree-granting four-year college or university, graduating in May 2024.Or currently enrolled graduate student or accepted in a graduate degree programMust have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or equivalent to a C. Duties Description This position is part of the DTF Modernization and will engage in a multi-month COBOL Boot Camp to gain the necessary skills needed for advancement.Under the direction of an Information Technology Specialist 3 within the Office of Information Technology Services - Chief Technology Office - Business Applications - Revenue, Finance, and Integrity Portfolio, supporting NYS Taxation and Finance in AlbanyThe selected candidate will be responsible for all phases of the System Development Life Cycle.The responsibilities will include both new development as well as maintenance tasks.This position is responsible for analysis, program development and testing of agency application systems. Illustrative duties include, but are not limited to:Code, test, and maintain COBOL applications that are in compliance with program specifications and coding standardsCreate detailed program design specifications for system implementations, Integrations, and enhancements.Utilize relevant programming languages, queries, utilities, maintenance tools, and relational databases (e.g. AIX DB2) to troubleshoot, update, and modify the various components.Interact with COBOL programs and programmers for integration between front and back end systemsIdentify issues for which a technical solution is required and assisting in continued improvement.Communicate technical issues and information effectively, both verbally and in writing, with functional and technical staff to gather technical requirements.Identify business requirements to develop automated applications which meet business priorities.Collaborate effectively within a team environment, as well as members of other teams as necessary.Provide support for end-users and troubleshooting help desk tickets and data issues.Utilize the following technologies in order to perform assigned duties: C++, C#, GIS, HTML/XHTML, Java, Javascript, Visual C++, Visual C#, XML, .NETFacilitate and participate in meetings with ITS and DTF customers.Communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, with DTF management and users, ITS management, and team members.Preferred Qualification:Must be able to work in a fast paced environment where legislative changes must be quickly implemented.Additional Comments Benefits of Working for NYSGenerous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:Holiday & Paid Time OffThirteen (13) paid holidays annuallyUp to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annuallyUp to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annuallyUp to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEAUp to Eight (8) days of paid sick leave annually for M/CUp to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional developmentHealth Care BenefitsEligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programsFamily dental and vision benefits at no additional costAdditional BenefitsNew York State Employees' Retirement System (ERS) MembershipNYS Deferred CompensationAccess to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings BondsPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)And many more. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.Name Kristin Adiletta Telephone 518-###-#### Fax 518 ###-#### Email Address [email protected] AddressStreet NYS Office of Information Technology Services Swan St Building, Core 4, Floor 1 City Albany State NY Zip Code 12242 Notes on Applying To apply, by May 19, 2024, please submit a clear, concise cover letter, resume, and college transcript indicating that you are applying for the COBOL Boot Camp Student Assistant position and include the Vacancy ID in your subject line. Please clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.New York State is an equal opportunity employer. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.