***OPEN TO CURRENT PERMANENT CERTIFIED IT DEVELOPER (APPLICATION) AND THOSE WHO ARE REACHABLE ON THE CIVIL SERVICE LIST, EXAM # 1149***

The Commission on Human Rights (the Commission) is the agency charged with enforcing the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) – one of the most expansive civil rights laws in the nation. Through its Law Enforcement Bureau (LEB), the Commission accepts claims filed by the public, and has the power to initiate its own investigations to affirmatively root out discrimination, harassment, retaliation and other violations of the NYCHRL.

The Commission’s Community Relations Bureau (CRB) is empowered to take action against prejudice, intolerance, bigotry, discrimination and bias-related violence or harassment through education, trainings, outreach efforts, and other mechanisms aimed at creating partnerships and relationships with stakeholders in the community. Both bureaus collaborate closely to work towards the shared goal of fostering mutual understanding and respect among all New Yorkers and encouraging equality of treatment throughout the City.

The Office of Information Technology (OIT) develops innovative and responsive solutions for the Commission on Human Rights internal and external needs and provide quality assurance for OIT projects and services.

The Developer will report directly to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and will collaborate with other IT professionals to support/develop applications hosted on the Microsoft’s Dynamics and SharePoint, and Power Apps platforms, and to make recommendations and implement best practices for development, management, and administration.

The successful candidate will:
- Execute major IT initiatives from concept to completion, leading cross-functional teams from kick-off to launch and production, and collaborates with business partners to ensure delivery meets business requirements.
- Develop customized solutions within the Dynamic platform and other programming languages.
- Create workflows, process builders, and other automation tools to streamline business processes within Dynamics ( other platforms).
- Configure and maintain Dynamics objects, fields, record types, page layouts, and other settings to meet business needs.
- Create and maintain user accounts, profiles, roles, and permission sets to ensure proper access control.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to application performance, integration, and data integrity.
- Stay up to date with the latest Dynamics and other program features and technologies and recommend new solutions to enhance business processes and efficiency.
- Work collaboratively with the Commission staff in all locations to define, design, develop, and maintain SharePoint, Dynamics and other programming solutions based on the needs of the departments.
- Create and/or contribute to technical and functional documentation such as detailed architectural and system design documents.
- Utilize supporting development tools; languages include C#, JavaScript frameworks, jQuery, and HTML in support of the project effort.
- Leverage industry best practices to design, test, implement and support a solution.

Professional/Vendor Certification, Education and Experience Requirements: You must have current professional/vendor certifications.
In addition, you must have one of the following:
1. A masters degree in computer science or a related field from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional, or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) AND 12 months of satisfactory full-time (not classroom based) specialized experience in computer applications development planning, design, configuration, installation, troubleshooting, integration, performance monitoring, maintenance, enhancement, and security management as described in the following nine Major Task Groups in the IT Titles Task Inventory*: Applications Development; Web Development, Design, and Maintenance; Business/Systems Analysis; Project Management Support; Application Design; GIS Structures, Spatial Analysis, and Mapping Principles; Testing; Technical Writing; and Version Control; OR
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional, or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) AND 24 months of satisfactory full-time (not classroom based) specialized experience as described in “1” above; OR
3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization AND 24 months of satisfactory full-time (not classroom based) specialized experience as described in “1” above plus 48 months of information technology experience as described in the IT Task Inventory *; OR
4. A satisfactory combination of education and experience which is equivalent to “3” above. Education may be substituted for the information technology experience on the basis of 30 semester credits from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional, or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) is equivalent to 12 months of experience, up to a maximum of 48 months. However, if you qualify under options “2,” “3” or “4,” you must have at least a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and at least 24 months of satisfactory full-time (not classroom based) specialized information technology experience as described in “1” above.

- 5+ years of experience in Software/Program Development/Administration. - Knowledge and understanding of programming concepts as the developer/administrator that includes Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and database design. - Familiarity with programming languages (e.g.) ASP.NET, Java, .NET, JavaScript, and SQL a plus, Microsoft Power Apps. - Candidate should be proficient in configuration, customization and should be familiar with Dynamics features and functionality, such as data management, security, automation, reporting, and dashboards. - Familiarity with the Dynamics platform and its features, including but not limited to SQL, PowerApps, & SharePoint. - Certified Microsoft SharePoint Solutions Expert (MSCE) and Certified Microsoft Dynamics Expert (MCSA). - Technical hands-on experience coding and providing technical design architecture for one or more of the following technologies: o .Net programming with C# and/or VB.Net o JavaScript/HTML5 frameworks (jQuery, Bootstrap, Angular, etc) o Relational databases Oracle and SQL Server o Working knowledge of XML, SQL - Experience with Reporting Tool like SSRS and Power BI. - Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365, SharePoint Online, Office 365, SharePoint Designer, InfoPath, SQL Server - Exposure to Agile development methodology - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Must be a self-started - Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously - Outstanding collaboration and team building skills - Demonstrated experience working with executive, support, technical and non-technical staff.

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

New York City Residency is not required for this position

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.