What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Assistance Specialist 1 or Trainee 1 or 2 (NY HELPS) position at StateJobsNY?
Duties Description This full-time Temporary Assistance Specialist 1 position will be located in Employment and Income Support's (EISP) Operations Bureau / Deputy Commissioner's Office.
Duties will include, but not be limited to the following :
- Provide centralized operational support to the Director, Deputy and Division in the administration of programs that provide cash assistance, housing assistance, electronic benefit transfer services, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, Supplemental Security Income State Supplemental Program (SSP) benefits, employment services, and energy assistance to eligible individuals. This includes triaging and responding to phone and written inquiries, as well as representation at meetings, etc.;
- Monitor all major bureau assignments, track progress, and prepare and edit high-level reports for the Director of Operations, the Deputy Commissioner and Executive Office;
- In conjunction with administrative staff, organize recurring contacts and meetings with high-level State, local, and Federal officials and ensure the Director and Deputy are briefed / provided with all relevant information. This includes the research and timely compilation of materials necessary to attend the meetings;
- Provide support to the Director and Deputy Commissioner including research and preparation of correspondence, and other agency releases, tracking of assignments and organization / prioritization of EISP projects, files, and other activities;
- When needed, review, distribute to appropriate bureaus, track and respond to assignments. For example : Executive Correspondence Tracking System (ECT) assignments, Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests, executive correspondence;
- Manage inquiries coming into the division from other OTDA program areas, State Agencies, and clients, and coordinate responses. Utilize knowledge of EISP temporary assistance programs to route inquiries to the appropriate bureaus. Track and review and edit responses to ensure that they are accurate and timely;
- Assist bureaus in developing, implementing, and renewing contracts for internal operational needs. Review contract stipulations to ensure that they comply with established Agency, State and Federal regulations and budgetary guidelines, and that they support the overall Division objective of implementing and monitoring temporary assistance programs; and
- Coordinate with the bureaus to draft agency releases and official policy statements. Review drafts and make recommendations and final edits to ensure that they accurately represent new or changed regulations and laws.
Minimum Qualifications NY HELPS : This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, candidates may be hired via a non-competitive appointment if they meet the below NY HELPS minimum qualifications.
At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
NON-COMPETITIVE QUALIFICATIONS :
For Trainee 1 level, you must have a bachelor's or higher degree.
For Trainee 2 Level, you must have a bachelor's or higher degree; AND one year of professional experience performing one or more of the following :
Substitution : A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.
For the Full Performance Level, you must have a bachelor's or higher degree; AND two years of professional experience performing one or more of the following :
Substitution : A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.
55 B / C : This position is eligible for 55b / c appointment, and candidates with 55b / c eligibility are encouraged to apply. To be eligible for a 55b / c appointment, candidate must be currently enrolled in the Civil Service 55b / c program and must meet the minimum qualifications listed above. Information about the 55b / c program can be found here : https : / / www.cs.ny.gov / rp55 / .
COMPETITIVE QUALIFICATIONS :
Eligible for a lateral transfer or eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law by having one year of permanent competitive service in an appropriate title. Information regarding transfer eligibility is available on the Civil Service Career Mobility Office website at https : / / careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov / cmo / gotit / .
Reachable on the appropriate eligible list in Albany.
Additional Comments A full-time permanent or contingent-permanent appointment will be made. If certified by Civil Service, mandatory reemployment list candidates must be considered first for appointment to this title. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Your resume must indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Non-specific submissions may be disqualified from further consideration if the information you provide does not meet the minimum qualifications.
Telecommuting up to 50% may be available in accordance with The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance policy and can be discussed during the interview.
Interested applicants should send an email with their resume attached to jobpostings@otda.ny.gov and reference posting #25041. DO NOT REFERENCE THE VACANCY ID NUMBER.
NYS OTDA seeks to promote a diverse workforce that is a representation of the various cultures, voices, backgrounds, ideas, and talents of the citizens and communities that we serve. We actively solicit and encourage applications from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color ("BIPOC"); LGBTQIA individuals; women; people with disabilities; and military veterans.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Recruitment Unit
Telephone
Fax (518) 474-9374
Email Address jobpostings@otda.ny.gov
Address
Street 40 North Pearl Street, 12B
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12243
Notes on Applying To apply, please send a cover letter and resume. Include a current, Civil Service title and grade level and clearly state how you meet the minimum qualifications.
Interested applicants should send an email with their resume attached to jobpostings@otda.ny.gov and reference posting #25041. DO NOT REFERENCE THE VACANCY ID NUMBER.
You may be required to provide acceptable proof of education, experience, credential and / or license to demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications for appointment to this position.
Applicants will be required to prove their eligibility for employment based upon acceptance of a position in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
If you are a retiree currently receiving benefits, indicate this and the name of the retirement system in your response.
In accordance with state law, Governor's Executive Order No. 6 and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance does not discriminate against disabled individuals. If you are disabled and require reasonable accommodation at the time of the interview, please contact OTDA's designee for reasonable accommodation at (518) 474-7284. Learn More
Salary : $65,001
