Program Aide, SG-13 (NYHELPS)Item# 07348

Administrative Support Position

Duties Description

Provide administrative support on assignments and program activities, reports, tracking and monitoring.

Schedule meetings with internal and external vendors, conduct research, and benchmark with relevant stakeholders.

Assist with division strategic management assignments and activities.

Maintain and update electronic repositories for bureau units, manage computer security (software and hardware needs) and bureau specific databases, bulletin boards and Teams channels.

Complete miscellaneous tasks.

Minimum Qualifications

Do you want a career with a purpose that provides work / life balance? Apply today to join the Office of the New York State Comptroller.

Civil Service examinations are not required under the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) Program :

Non-Competitive Qualifications for appointment under NY HELPS Program :

Three years of experience performing clerical, keyboarding, or paraprofessional work in an office environment.

Competitive Minimum Qualifications :

You must be currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title, or eligible to transfer to this title under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

70.1 Transfer :

For 70.1 transfer to a Program Aide, SG-13, you must have one year of permanent competitive service in an approved title allocated to SG-11 or above.

To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website : Career Mobility Office GOT-IT (ny.gov)

Appointments via transfer must not result in a second, consecutive transfer with an advancement of more than two S-grades or one M-grade.

Non-Competitive Promotion (NCP) Qualifications :

You must be a qualified employee of the Office of the New York State Comptroller and have at least one year of permanent competitive or 55-b / 55-c service in a clerical, keyboarding or paraprofessional qualifying title. If the number of interested candidates who meet the promotional qualifications is three or less, the agency; at its discretion, may nominate one or more of the candidates for a noncompetitive promotion without further examination under the provisions of Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law.

Additional Comments

Preferred Qualifications / Knowledge, skills, and abilities :

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Flexibility and responsiveness.

Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

Capable of quickly learning and adapting to new software applications.

Professional and confidential manner.

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Ability to establish working relationships with a variety of people at all levels of the organization.

Ability to work on multiple projects with different managers, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

Willingness to support and contribute to an inclusive and collaborative environment.

Telecommuting : The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agency's mission and operational needs. Generally, employees new to OSC will be restricted from telecommuting for at least 8 calendar weeks. After the initial 8 calendar week restriction, if an employee's primary residence location, duties, and work performance are aligned with telecommuting and operational needs they may be allowed to do so. Generally, OSC employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period but may be approved to telecommute less.

Reasonable Accommodation : The NYS Office of the State Comptroller provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Division of Human Resources at (518) 474-1924.

Equal Opportunity Employment : The Office of the NYS Comptroller values a workforce with a broad, diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives. All employees are expected to contribute to a professional environment focused on self-evaluation and improvement, as well as acceptance and support of coworkers.

The Office of the State Comptroller does not participate in E-Verify or sponsor visa applications.

OSC offers competitive salaries and benefits, and opportunities for advancement, continuing education, and professional development. We provide a professional environment where employees are encouraged to push themselves while maintaining work-life balance. Our generous benefits package includes :

• A state pension with vesting after five years' service
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance available to all employees and their dependents
• Flexible spending accounts for dependent and health care
• Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP), allowing eligible employees to exchange previously accrued leave in return for a credit to be applied toward their health insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• Holiday and paid time off
• Shift and geographic pay differentials
• A committed continuous learning environment
• Informational Brown Bag sessions
• Wellness at Work Programs to promote employee health and wellness
• OSC Mentoring Program to network, contribute, and provide an opportunity to strengthen competencies in a variety of areas
• And much more