Staff Analyst, Level I

*Applicants must be permanent in the Staff Analyst title.*

The mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the people, reduce fear, and maintain order. The NYPD strives to foster a safe and fair city by incorporating Neighborhood Policing into all facets of Department operations and solve the problems that create crime and disorder through an interdependent relationship between the people and its police, and by pioneering strategic innovation.

The Personnel Bureau, Payroll and Benefits Section is seeking a Health Benefits Coordinator who will work with other team members to ensure the effective and efficient processing of employee benefits. They seek a Staff Analyst I for the Member Support Unit that would be responsible for the effective and efficient processing of Sections 71/72/73 Civil Service law and Mayoral Directive 78-9. The Member Support Unit (MSU) manages the following for civilian members of service: Fitness for Title, Medical Dismissals, Sick Leave with Pay Grants, Workers' Compensation with Pay Grants, and Dedicated Time Leave (Leave Donations). MSU is responsible for Employee Self Service (ESS) Beneficiary Administration and death notifications for all members of service.

The selected Staff Analyst's duties will include, but is not limited to:

Processing EFT Stops during the bi-weekly pay period.
Processing Line of Duty Injury adjustments for W-2's.
Calculating and processing Uniform Allowance payments for all Uniformed Members of the Service.
Processing EFT overrides for members retiring.
Analyzing bi-weekly pay reports.
Processing Death Benefits for deceased members of the service.
Assist with customer service inquiries.

WORK LOCATION:

1 Police Plaza, New York, NY 10038

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

In compliance with Federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his or her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26, union benefits such as dental and vision coverage, paid annual leave and sick leave, paid holidays, a pension, and optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.

NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a program.

STAFF ANALYST - 12626

Minimum Qualifications

A master's degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies or a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school; or

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of satisfactory full- time professional experience working in one or a combination of the following areas: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, labor relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management; or in a related area.

An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in "2" above.

A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and six years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in "2" above.

A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to “1”, “2”, “3”, or “4” above. College education may be substituted for professional experience at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a high school diploma.

Preferred Skills

- Proficient skills in Microsoft Office Suite Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) - Detail oriented, highly organized, motivated, and self-directed professional - Ability to work independently when given specific instructions - Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills - Possess strong analytical, organizational, verbal and writing skills - Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously - Strong work ethic and a commitment to excellence - Maintain an enthusiastic work ethic in addition to being able to work well with others in a diverse team environment.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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/

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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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