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Administrative Specialist 1, Administrative Specialist Trainee 1, Administrative
StateJobsNY, Albany, New York, United States, 12201
Administrative Specialist 1
The New York State Education Department's (NYSED) Office of Higher Education is seeking candidates for an Administrative Specialist 1 position in the Office of Teaching Initiatives (OTI). This Office oversees the certification process for teachers in New York State. The incumbent of this position will report directly to the Director of Teacher Certification and will supervise clerical staff in OTI. The incumbent of this position will be OTI's point person for the Verizon Call Center Dashboard, serving as the liaison between OTI leadership and Verizon, and providing feedback to OTI and OHE leadership about the call center. The incumbent will also assist the Director with personnel activities for the office, including the collection of performance programs and evaluations. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: Provide professional support to the Administrative Specialist 2 (AS-2) and serve as a liaison between front-end staff and the AS-2; Assist AS-2 with the coordination and submission of personnel transactions requested to the Office of the Director of Operations, including job postings, hiring documentation, and performance programs and evaluations; Participate in a variety of projects and time-sensitive assignments, and the operation of the day-to-day administrative activities of the program office; Prepare detailed, written procedures, and train staff as changes are implemented; Make, evaluate and facilitate process improvement recommendations and track implementation; Coordinate internal control activities and conduct reviews to determine the efficiency and effectiveness of administrative procedures and recommend revisions; and Supervise administrative staff. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 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, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. 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 with 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 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are: Administrative Specialist Trainee 1 (NS, Equated to SG-14): Four years of experience performing or overseeing budget, human resources, and business services activities for an organization or program. An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master's degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience. Administrative Specialist Trainee 2 (NS, Equated to SG-16): Five years of experience performing or overseeing budget, human resources, and business services activities for an organization or program. An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master's degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience. Administrative Specialist 1 (SG-18): Six years of experience performing or overseeing budget, human resources, and business services activities for an organization or program. An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master's degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience. All candidates that have taken and passed the most recent Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) exam are encouraged to apply. COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Administrative Specialist 1. Eligible List Appointment: Candidates who are reachable on the New York State Education Department's Public Administration Trainee Transition (PATT) eligible list or the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) or the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) Select Titles eligible list may be considered for appointment. If you are on the Civil Service eligible list for this title, you may receive a canvass letter. You must complete and return it as instructed on the letter. Section 70.1 Transfer to Administrative Specialist 1: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-16 or above deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Section 70.1 Transfer to Administrative Specialist Trainee 1: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-12 or above deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Section 70.4 Transfer to Administrative Specialist 1: Candidates may be eligible for nomination for transfer under Section 70.4 of the Civil Service Law to Administrative Specialist 1 if they are a current NYS employee with one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-16 or higher AND have standing on the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) eligible list or the Public Administration Traineeship Transition (PATT) eligible list. Section 70.4 Transfer to Administrative Specialist Trainee 1: Candidates may be eligible for nomination for transfer under Section 70.4 of the Civil Service Law to Administrative Specialist Trainee 1 if they are a current NYS employee with one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-12 or higher AND have standing on the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) eligible list or the Public Administration Traineeship Transition (PATT) eligible list. Section 52.6 Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title allocated SG-16 or higher eligible to transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law. For information regarding the transfer options of your current title, please visit the Civil Service Career Mobility Office Website. https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-search/index.cfm 55b/c Appointment: This position is eligible for 55b/c designation and candidates with 55b/c eligibility are encouraged to apply. Candidates must possess a current 55b/c eligibility letter and the following minimum qualifications: Administrative Specialist Trainee 1 (NS, Equated to SG-14): Four years of experience performing or overseeing budget, human resources, and business services activities for an organization or program. An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master's degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience. Administrative Specialist Trainee 2 (NS, Equated to SG-16): Five years of experience performing or overseeing budget, human resources, and business services activities for an organization or program. An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master's degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience. Administrative Specialist 1 (SG-18): Six years of experience performing or overseeing budget, human resources, and business services activities for an organization or program. An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master's degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience. It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a contingent permanent, competitive appointment or a contingent permanent, non-competitive appointment. For 55b/c appointment, candidates must possess the minimum qualifications, a current 55b/c eligibility letter and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. Promotions and transfers may change appointees' negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of experience and/or degree will be required at the time of interview for all candidates. This position allows for the opportunity to telecommute up to 30% each bi-weekly pay period and is granted at the discretion of
The New York State Education Department's (NYSED) Office of Higher Education is seeking candidates for an Administrative Specialist 1 position in the Office of Teaching Initiatives (OTI). This Office oversees the certification process for teachers in New York State. The incumbent of this position will report directly to the Director of Teacher Certification and will supervise clerical staff in OTI. The incumbent of this position will be OTI's point person for the Verizon Call Center Dashboard, serving as the liaison between OTI leadership and Verizon, and providing feedback to OTI and OHE leadership about the call center. The incumbent will also assist the Director with personnel activities for the office, including the collection of performance programs and evaluations. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: Provide professional support to the Administrative Specialist 2 (AS-2) and serve as a liaison between front-end staff and the AS-2; Assist AS-2 with the coordination and submission of personnel transactions requested to the Office of the Director of Operations, including job postings, hiring documentation, and performance programs and evaluations; Participate in a variety of projects and time-sensitive assignments, and the operation of the day-to-day administrative activities of the program office; Prepare detailed, written procedures, and train staff as changes are implemented; Make, evaluate and facilitate process improvement recommendations and track implementation; Coordinate internal control activities and conduct reviews to determine the efficiency and effectiveness of administrative procedures and recommend revisions; and Supervise administrative staff. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 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, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. 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 with 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 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are: Administrative Specialist Trainee 1 (NS, Equated to SG-14): Four years of experience performing or overseeing budget, human resources, and business services activities for an organization or program. An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master's degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience. Administrative Specialist Trainee 2 (NS, Equated to SG-16): Five years of experience performing or overseeing budget, human resources, and business services activities for an organization or program. An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master's degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience. Administrative Specialist 1 (SG-18): Six years of experience performing or overseeing budget, human resources, and business services activities for an organization or program. An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master's degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience. All candidates that have taken and passed the most recent Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) exam are encouraged to apply. COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Administrative Specialist 1. Eligible List Appointment: Candidates who are reachable on the New York State Education Department's Public Administration Trainee Transition (PATT) eligible list or the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) or the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) Select Titles eligible list may be considered for appointment. If you are on the Civil Service eligible list for this title, you may receive a canvass letter. You must complete and return it as instructed on the letter. Section 70.1 Transfer to Administrative Specialist 1: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-16 or above deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Section 70.1 Transfer to Administrative Specialist Trainee 1: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-12 or above deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Section 70.4 Transfer to Administrative Specialist 1: Candidates may be eligible for nomination for transfer under Section 70.4 of the Civil Service Law to Administrative Specialist 1 if they are a current NYS employee with one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-16 or higher AND have standing on the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) eligible list or the Public Administration Traineeship Transition (PATT) eligible list. Section 70.4 Transfer to Administrative Specialist Trainee 1: Candidates may be eligible for nomination for transfer under Section 70.4 of the Civil Service Law to Administrative Specialist Trainee 1 if they are a current NYS employee with one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-12 or higher AND have standing on the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) eligible list or the Public Administration Traineeship Transition (PATT) eligible list. Section 52.6 Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title allocated SG-16 or higher eligible to transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law. For information regarding the transfer options of your current title, please visit the Civil Service Career Mobility Office Website. https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-search/index.cfm 55b/c Appointment: This position is eligible for 55b/c designation and candidates with 55b/c eligibility are encouraged to apply. Candidates must possess a current 55b/c eligibility letter and the following minimum qualifications: Administrative Specialist Trainee 1 (NS, Equated to SG-14): Four years of experience performing or overseeing budget, human resources, and business services activities for an organization or program. An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master's degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience. Administrative Specialist Trainee 2 (NS, Equated to SG-16): Five years of experience performing or overseeing budget, human resources, and business services activities for an organization or program. An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master's degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience. Administrative Specialist 1 (SG-18): Six years of experience performing or overseeing budget, human resources, and business services activities for an organization or program. An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master's degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience. It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a contingent permanent, competitive appointment or a contingent permanent, non-competitive appointment. For 55b/c appointment, candidates must possess the minimum qualifications, a current 55b/c eligibility letter and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. Promotions and transfers may change appointees' negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of experience and/or degree will be required at the time of interview for all candidates. This position allows for the opportunity to telecommute up to 30% each bi-weekly pay period and is granted at the discretion of