Civil Service Information Technology Specialist

Maintains the Civil Service Commission's information technology systems and ensures proper integration with County and State systems; performs related duties as required.

Must be met on or before the closing date :
Training and Experience Possession of a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related information technology field. NOTE: According to Civil Service Law, section 54 which became effective September 4, 2024, applicants who are within 12 months of meeting the minimum age or attaining the minimum educational requirements following the date of examination, may take the civil service exam, but will be restricted from certification until such a time that the minimum age or educational requirements are met.
NOTE : SEE ITEMS NOS. 1 AND 2 OF GENERAL INFORMATION .

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION
There will be no written or oral test for this examination. If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will receive a rating based upon an evaluation of your training and experience against the duties of the position being tested. Candidates must first submit an application for this examination by the closing deadline of SEPTEMBER 23, 2026. Approved candidates will be emailed instructions explaining how to log on to a special website in order to complete and electronically submit a Training and Experience Questionnaire . If this instruction letter is not received by OCTOBER 28, 2026 , it is the candidate’s responsibilit y to contact this office immediately by calling (516) 572-1896. FAILURE TO COMPLETE THE ELECTRONIC QUESTIONNAIRE BY THE DEADLINE STATED IN THE INSTRUCTION LETTER WILL BE GROUNDS FOR DISQUALIFICATION FROM THIS EXAMINATION PROCESS. The Training and Experience Questionnaire will be available on November 1, 2026, and approved candidates will be required to complete and submit this questionnaire between November 1, 2026 and midnight, November 30, 2026. NOTE: Candidates will not be able to claim any credit for training or experience gained after the application closing date of September 23, 2026 . Candidates who fail to submit a questionnaire by midnight, Novem ber 30, 2026 , will not receive a rating. The questionnaire will ask for specific information on your information technology education (formal degrees, IT-related training courses, certifications) and experience. You will also be asked to briefly describe a significant achievement in each of the job's areas and to provide the name and contact information for someone who can verify your information. The information you provide about your experience will be rated against the following areas: Help Desk User Support Network Administration Data Communications Telecommunications Microcomputer Repair NOTE: IT IS THIS INFORMATION WHICH WILL DETERMINE A CANDIDATE'S EXAMINATION SCORE. PASSING CANDIDATES WILL THEN BE PLACED ON AN ELIGIBLE LIST. NOTE: As of June, 2021 there will no longer be a Qualifying (Pass/Fail) PC-administered test. The eligible list will be established based on the scores received on the Training and Experience Questionnaire. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CANDIDATE TO NOTIFY THIS COMMISSION, IN WRITING, OF ANY CHANGE OF NAME, MAILING/LEGAL/EMAIL ADDRESS, OR PHONE NUMBER: INDICATE EXAMINATION NUMBER AND TITLE, AND YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER. DISABLED VETERANS : Visit our homepage at www.nassaucivilservice.com to view information (including a downloadable credit request form) on a recent amendment to the New York Constitution regarding the award and use of additional credits for certain disabled veterans on civil service examinations.
GENERAL INFORMATION
1. APPLYING : Inquiries should be directed to the Executive Director, Nassau County Civil Service Commission. The Commission does not accept responsibility for non-delivery or delivery delays of emails due to issues with your email account. The Commission reserves the right to reject for lateness or to accept applications filed after the advertised filing period.
2. TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE : The burden of establishing qualifications to the satisfaction of the Commission shall be upon the applicant. For the purpose of meeting the training and experience requirement of any examination, no credits shall be given for any work experience which is determined by the Commission to have been gained or acquired in violation of the provisions of the Civil Service Law. Where required, certificates, licenses, and military separation papers (DD214) must be submitted with your application. Proof of claimed education, (copy of your high school diploma, Military, GED, New York State or comparable Equivalency Diploma) may be required to be submitted with the application. If education beyond high school is required, official transcripts must be submitted directly to us by the schoo

SEE ITEM NO. 5 OF GENERAL INFORMATION .
FEE : NON-REFUNDABLE Processing Fee must be submitted for each separately numbered examination for which you apply. This fee must be paid by credit or debit card. CAREFULLY REVIEW THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS ON THIS ANNOUNCEMENT TO ENSURE THAT YOU MEET THEM, AS THIS IS A NON-REFUNDABLE PROCESSING FEE . Applications submitted without proper payment will be rejected without review. APPLICATION FEE WAIVER : A waiver of application fee will be allowed if you are unemployed and primarily responsible for the support of a household. In addition, a waiver of application fee will be allowed if you are determined eligible for Medicaid, or receiving Supplemental Security Income payments, or Public Assistance (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families/Family Assistance or Safety Net Assistance) or are certified Job Training Partnership Act/Workforce Investment Act eligible through a State or local social service agency. Active-duty military service members and military veterans shall be exempt from the payment of application fees. All claims for application fee waiver are subject to verification. If you can verify eligibility for application fee waiver, when prompted to submit the application processing fee, choose the Fee Waiver option. Follow the directions regarding downloading and submitting the required fee waiver form. NOTE : SEE ITEM NO. 6 OF GENERAL INFORMATION REGARDING ADDITIONAL CREDITS FOR VETERANS, AND FOR CHILDREN/SIBLINGS OF FIREFIGHTER

CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION, NASSAU COUNTY