Job Information
New York State Civil Service Project Assistant (System Test Lead), G-NS (EQ G25) in Albany, New York
NY HELP No
Agency Motor Vehicles, Department of
Title Project Assistant (System Test Lead), G-NS (EQ G25)
Occupational Category Other Professional Careers
Salary Grade NS
Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary Range From $93530 to $117875 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Temporary
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 9 AM
To 5 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
County Albany
Street Address 6 Empire State Plaza
Swan Street Building
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12228
Minimum Qualifications Eight years of professional experience in quality assurance testing. At least one year of this experience must have been utilizing testing automation. One year of the experience must have been at a supervisory level.ORAn associate’s degree and six years of the required experience as described above.ORA bachelor’s degree and four years of the required experience as described above.ORA master’s degree and three years of the required experience as described above.
Duties Description Under the general direction of the Test Manager, G-27, the System Testing Lead, G-25, will be responsible for managing the technical testing activities to ensure application quality and performance. The incumbent will supervise a team of System Testers and System Tester Support staff. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:• Defines comprehensive test plans outlining objectives, resources, and schedule for testing activities.• Verifies the team has necessary resources to execute the testing activities.• Ensures the testing aligns with the requirements and testing objectives of the project.• Collaborates with project managers to develop testing schedules.• Identifies the testing strategy and scope for automated and manual testing. • Guides their team to develop detailed test designs, test cases, and test scripts.• Utilizes appropriate tools for automated testing, and adjust the tools, as needed.• Provides support to the team for automated and manual test scripting. • Oversees the defect lifecycle and configures any new fields or workflows related to defects. • Monitors progress and provides updates and status reports to the Test Manager for system testing activities.• Manages external interface testing, validates both inputs and outputs between the two systems.• Manages regression testing for upgrades, patches, hot fixes, security updates, etc.• Performs the full range of supervisory activities.• Performs other duties as assigned.
Additional Comments Hours of the position will be discussed at the time of interview, including questions regarding Flextime, AWS/Compressed Workweek, and Telecommuting.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Karen Thompson
Telephone (518) 485-1033
Fax
Email Address dmv.sm.TSIHiring@dmv.ny.gov
Address
Street 6 Empire State Plaza
Swan Street Building
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12228
Notes on Applying Send a cover letter (referencing the Vacancy ID noted at the top of this posting) indicating how you meet the qualifications for appointment. Please also include a clear and concise resume. Submit all documents to the email address listed above. Candidates applying from outside DMV may be asked for their Social Security number to verify NYS employment history and transfer eligibility. The Department of Motor Vehicles is committed to diversity and equal opportunity, and to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we encourage all qualified individuals to apply, including people with disabilities or any other protected category under the law. Our goal as an employer is to reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and customers we serve. Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at response@oer.ny.gov