Mainframe Developer

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JOB DESCRIPTION

The IT Department is seeking to hire a Computer Specialist- Software to serve as a Mainframe Developer.

Duties include but are not limited to :

• Creation and revision of COBOL code for mainframe systems
• Work with the Operations Unit, regarding the management of input and output, and quality control activities to ensure proper daily function
• Act as a liaison between other city agencies and OATH in development projects.

HYBRID OFFICE / REMOTE WORK SCHEDULE AVAILABLE AFTER INITIAL TRAINING PERIOD, SUBJECT TO THE NEEDS OF THE TRIBUNAL

COMPUTER SPECIALIST (SOFTWARE) -

Minimum Qualifications

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, including or supplemented by twenty-four semester credits in computer science or a related computer field and two 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

A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and six 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

A satisfactory combination of education and experience that is equivalent to or above. College education may be substituted for up to two years of the required experience in above on the basis that sixty 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 or above. However, all candidates must have a four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent, plus at least one 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

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 class="jobad-residencyRequirement">

Residency RequirementNew York City Residency is not required for this position