Computer Specialist (Software) II - MIS Developer - New York City, NY : Job Details

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing 1.1 billion gallons of high quality drinking water, managing wastewater and stormwater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. DEP's water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the system's 2,000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the City.

The Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations is seeking an innovative MIS Developer(Computer Specialist II) with proven skills and experience in SQL database scripting, Python coding for applications and administration of ESRI Geographic Information System (GIS) platforms and utilities.

Under general supervision, with wide latitude for the exercise of independent initiative and judgment, the applicant will have the primary responsibilities as below:

* Performs advanced coding for application development (SQL, Python, Arcade) on approved directives and in compliance with established procedures.

* Performs database administration tasks including but not limited to the ESRI GIS for approved domain and schema changes.

* Assists with integrating automation within existing complex workflows for ESRI systems interfacing needs. (Asset, Work Management and Mobile platforms)

* May serve as a project leader performing complex staff work in highly complex systems development projects; or in the temporary absence of the MIS Unit supervisor, may perform the duties of that position.

* ONLY CANDIDATES WHO ARE PERMANENT IN THE TITLE OF COMPUTER SPECIALIST (SOFTWARE) WILL BE CONSIDERED*

THE CIVIL SERVICE TITLE FOR THIS POSITION IS COMPUTER SPECIALIST II

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

Strong, demonstrated knowledge in the following areas: - ESRI ArcGIS Suite - AcrMap/ArcPro. - Mobile applications development and administration for ArcGIS Portal (Experience Builder) - Database Management. - ArcGIS Server enterprise architecture and optimization. - Programming: SQL, Python, JavaScript, Arcade

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

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.