Overview
On Site
Full Time
Skills
Reporting
Microsoft Windows
Writing
Visual Basic
ASP.NET
SQL
Scripting
Employee Self-service
Law
Debugging
Systems Analysis
Systems Analysis/design
Communication
Database Design
SAP BASIS
Computer Science
Computer Operation
Technical Support
Quality Assurance
Hardware Installation
Help Desk
Data Management
Database Administration
Operating Systems
Capacity Management
Application Development
Recruiting
Job Details
Company Description
Job Description
* This vacancy is only open to 1) current permanent City employees serving in the Computer Specialist (Software) civil service title or 2) on leave from the title or 3) permanent City employees in or on leave from a comparable title.
Major Responsibilities
- Report to the Supervisor of Application Development (under the Deputy Director of Capital Integrated Data Solutions), develop new modules and applications and maintain and improve the Capital Division's existing Windows-based software.
- Work closely with the team to plan and decide what new features our project-tracking tools need, then write clear code to bring those ideas to life.
- Build and improve our custom apps by writing scripts and programs in Visual Basic, ASP .NET, and Access so they run smoothly.
- Test each new feature and change carefully to find any mistakes, fix them and make sure everything works as expected.
- Write simple, step-by-step guides and reports that show how the software works and explain best ways to use it.
- Create and run SQL procedures and views to move, clean, and organize project data so everyone has the right information.
- Keep an eye on the applications after they go live to spot problems early, tune performance and update scripts or settings when needed.
- Help staff members when they have questions or run into trouble using our software, guiding them through fixes in easy-to-understand steps.
Work Location: Olmsted Center, Queens
How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 757742.
All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.
*Current City Employees please include your ERN on your cover letter and resume.
nyc.gov/parks
NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. *Posting period extended to 01/30/2026. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply.
References will be required upon request.
MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.
For information about applying for Civil Service Exams go to: Civil Service Exams - Department of Citywide Administrative Services (nyc.gov)
COMPUTER SPECIALIST (SOFTWARE) - 13632
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.
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.
Job Description
* This vacancy is only open to 1) current permanent City employees serving in the Computer Specialist (Software) civil service title or 2) on leave from the title or 3) permanent City employees in or on leave from a comparable title.
Major Responsibilities
- Report to the Supervisor of Application Development (under the Deputy Director of Capital Integrated Data Solutions), develop new modules and applications and maintain and improve the Capital Division's existing Windows-based software.
- Work closely with the team to plan and decide what new features our project-tracking tools need, then write clear code to bring those ideas to life.
- Build and improve our custom apps by writing scripts and programs in Visual Basic, ASP .NET, and Access so they run smoothly.
- Test each new feature and change carefully to find any mistakes, fix them and make sure everything works as expected.
- Write simple, step-by-step guides and reports that show how the software works and explain best ways to use it.
- Create and run SQL procedures and views to move, clean, and organize project data so everyone has the right information.
- Keep an eye on the applications after they go live to spot problems early, tune performance and update scripts or settings when needed.
- Help staff members when they have questions or run into trouble using our software, guiding them through fixes in easy-to-understand steps.
Work Location: Olmsted Center, Queens
How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 757742.
All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.
*Current City Employees please include your ERN on your cover letter and resume.
nyc.gov/parks
NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. *Posting period extended to 01/30/2026. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply.
References will be required upon request.
MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.
For information about applying for Civil Service Exams go to: Civil Service Exams - Department of Citywide Administrative Services (nyc.gov)
COMPUTER SPECIALIST (SOFTWARE) - 13632
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.
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.
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