AGENCY DESCRIPTION:
The New York City Office Of Administrative Tax Appeals (OATA) is a small agency that oversees both the New York City Tax Commission and the New York City Tax Appeals Tribunal. OATA provides NYC property owners and taxpayers with an independent forum in which to appeal tax-related determinations of the New York City Department of Finance.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
OATA IT Services division is committed to transforming the agency through innovation and collaboration. Under the supervision of Chief, the .Net Developer/Analyst will be responsible for analyzing requirements, designing and developing applications.
CERT IT DEVELOPER (APP) - 13643
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.
REQUIRED SKILLS: - Strong experience developing and maintaining web applications using C#, ASP.NET/.NET Core, Web API, and SQL Server. - Experience developing front-end applications using Angular (or AngularJS), HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, and/or TypeScript. - Good understanding of object-oriented programming principles and modern software development practices. - Experience writing SQL queries, stored procedures, and working with relational databases. - Experience developing and consuming REST APIs and integrating with third-party applications. - Experience implementing secure authentication methods such as Single Sign-On (SSO) is a plus. - Familiarity with document management systems or file management applications is desirable. - Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (such as GitHub Copilot Cursor) and a willingness to learn new technologies. - Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a small team environment. - Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills. PREFERRED SKILLS Excellent verbal and written communication skills. “Experience working with RPA Tools.” - Solid knowledge of Microsoft Azure Platform and supporting Services a plus - MCTS, MCSD or MCAD certification - Knowledge of NYC Real Property Tax and NYC Department of Finance’s Property Tax System a plus. - Work Experience in NYC Local Government Agencies a plus - Experience Developing Single Page Applications a plus - Experience Developing Cross Platform Native Applications a plus - Knowledge of SSRS a plus
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.
