Overview
From $52,198 to $82,656 Annually
800 North Pearl Street
Menands, NY 12204
Open Positions
State Program Examiner Trainee 1 – Systems (SG-14)
State Program Examiner Trainee 2 – Systems (SG-16)
State Program Examiner 1 – Systems (SG-18)
Qualifications
No exam required under the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) Program.
- State Program Examiner (Systems) Trainee 1
- A bachelor's or graduate degree in accounting, business administration, business management, computer science, computer information systems, or related IT field; criminal justice, economics, engineering; finance, mathematics, public administration, public or community health, public policy, political science, or statistics.
- 12 semester credit hours in information science or data processing.
- State Program Examiner (Systems) Trainee 2
- A graduate degree or higher in accounting, business administration, business management, computer science, computer information systems, or related IT field; criminal justice, economics, engineering; finance, mathematics, public administration, public or community health, public policy, political science, or statistics supplemented by 12 semester credit hours in information science or date processing.
- 1 year of information technology experience.
- State Program Examiner (Systems) 1
- A bachelors degree or higher in accounting, business administration, business management, computer science, computer information systems, or related IT field; criminal justice, economics, engineering; finance, mathematics, public administration, public or community health, public policy, political science, or statistics supplemented by 12 credit hours in information science or data processing.
- Either a currently valid Certified Information Systems Auditor designation issued by I.S.A.C.A.
—OR—
- Two years of appropriate information technology experience.
Competitive Minimum Qualifications
You must be currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title, eligible under the 55 b/c program, or eligible to transfer to this title under Section 70.1, 52.6, or 70.4 of the Civil Service Law.
For 70.1, 52.6, or 70.4 transfer to a State Program Examiner (Systems) 1, salary grade (SG)-18, you must have one year of permanent competitive, or 55-b/55-c service in an approved title for transfer allocated to an SG-16 or above. SG-14 or above for a Trainee 2, SG-12 or above for a Trainee 1, depending on qualifications.
To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility Office website.
Appointments via transfer must not result in a second, consecutive transfer with an advancement of more than two S-grades or one M-grade. Depending on qualifications, you may be required to serve a 1 or 2-year traineeship that leads to the full level SG-18 position.
55-b/c:
This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. For more information on this program, please visit the NYS Department of Civil Service website, 55b/c Recruitment Resources Center (ny.gov)
Duties
- Performing audits and reviews of OSC’s information systems and technology in accordance with applicable auditing and Information Technology (IT) standards.
- To include NIST Cybersecurity Framework and the Center for Internet Security CIS Controls.
- Analyzing and evaluating management’s internal controls regarding the adequacy, effectiveness, security, integrity and efficiency of IT systems and technology.
- Performing general and application audits of various computer systems, operational practices and system development activities.
- Preparing for and participating in audit related meetings including scoping, opening and closing conferences.
- Utilizing automated workpaper software to document audit work performed including audit plans, risk/control matrices, audit programs, sampling plans, potential observations, and audit reports.
- Documenting the design of management’s controls via flowcharts and narratives and discussing this information with relevant management to ensure our documentation accurately captures the detailed process under audit as well as the key risks (to achieving the unit’s objectives), related key controls and any residual risks.
- Assessing the adequacy of the design of management’s controls, identifying control weaknesses, and developing recommendations designed to improve the design of the controls.
- Conducting detailed testing of management’s controls to determine the level of compliance with the design of the controls.
- Ensuring that audit work and the related supporting documentation comply with professional auditing standards and adequately support any conclusions reached.
- Clearing applicable supervisory coaching notes.
- Identifying, with management’s input, insightful recommendations for improving the function under audit.
- Preparing the initial draft of the proposed audit report for Internal Audit management.
- Keeping the Audit Supervisor or Manager adequately informed of the engagement status and any observations or potential issues.
Desired Competencies
- Knowledge of general information technology controls, computer operations and security controls.
- Ability to organize audit assignments and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability.
- Self-motivated.
Cover Letter & Resume
Submit a clear, concise cover letter and resume stating how you meet the above minimum qualifications. Reference Item #GENERIC-JMB on your cover letter for proper routing.