Software Developer II

This is a technical position that is responsible for developing and preparing instruction coded of considerable difficulty into a form acceptable to the computer. This position differs from the Software Developer I in that the employee can evolve new programming techniques on a high-level computer system and can coordinate programs within a particular application. Work involves the design, verifications, test runs and implementation of new programs. General supervision is received from a higher-level agency employee. Training and supervision are exercised over less experienced developers within an assigned project. Does related work as required. Background Investigation: Candidates may be subject to a thorough background investigation and psychological evaluation to determine suitability for appointment. Applicants may be required to authorize access to educational, employment, criminal history and other records check as part of such investigation. Criminal convictions or other offenses are subject to evaluation and may result in disqualification. Applicants will be required to submit the necessary fees for the fingerprint processing, where required. Special requirement for appointment in school districts or BOCES: Per Chapter 180 of the Laws of 2000, and by Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, to be employed in a position designated by a School District or BOCES as involving direct contact with students, a clearance for employment from the State Education Department is required. *********************************************************************************

EITHER:
1. Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree, or higher, in Computer Science, Engineering Technology or a related field which shall have included 21 credits in computer programming, AND one (1) year of fulltime paid experience, or its part-time equivalent, gained within the last five (5) years, that involved computer programming or software development; OR
2. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering Technology or related field which shall have included 21 credits in computer programming, AND three (3) years of full-time paid experience, or its part-time equivalent, gained within the last five (5) years, that involved computer programming or software development; OR
3. High school graduation or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and five (5) years fulltime paid experience, or its part-time equivalent, gained within the last five (5) years, that involved computer programming or software development; OR
4. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (1), (2) and (3) Special Note: Education: Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the Internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. You must pay the required evaluation fee.

You will complete a questionnaire that asks for specific information on your information technology education (formal degrees, IT-related training courses, certifications) and experience. Subjects of Examination Continued on page 3
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EXAM NO. 21524010

Candidates must have their domicile as New York State for at least one month immediately preceding the examination date. ➢ It is the applicants’ responsibility to clearly show that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

This examination is being held to establish an Eligible List to fill future vacancies in this title, which may occur during the life of the Eligible List. An eligible may receive only one Permanent appointment from this Eligible List. If an eligible accepts a Contingent-Permanent appointment their name will be removed from the Eligible List only for the department or agency in which she/he ...