PROGRAM ANALYST

Associate Staff Analyst

Applicants must be permanent in the Associate Staff Analyst Civil Service Title or be permanent in a comparable title eligible for 6.1.9 Title Change. The Process Evaluation Review Team (PERT) was created as an independent unit within the Office of Quality Assurance and Fiscal Integrity to aggressively monitor compliance with agency policy and the changes under welfare reform. PERT reviewers conduct reviews of process in almost all job and SNAP centers. PERT monitors program access, quality and timeliness of case actions in the areas of Applications, Recertification and lawsuit compliance. PERT reviews are designed to ensure program compliance and foster uniform interpretation / application of policy. OQA & FI is recruiting for (1) one Associate Staff Analyst to function as a Program Analyst, who will :

• Analyze statistical data from reviews conducted in Job and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) centers to produce accurate descriptive reports, summaries and projected results that are feasible for agency decision making by proving recommendations for improving operational deficiencies and assisting in the development of effective techniques to improve performance.
• Research and draft reports and analytical summaries as needed in compliance with various lawsuit stipulations and responds to inquiries from, New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, Office of Legal Affairs and Corporation Counsel, Family Independence Administration, and the Medical Insurance Community Services Administration regarding lawsuit audit findings.
• Assess center operations to discern problem areas. Use assessment observations to assist in developing supervisory techniques emphasizing error prevention, adherence to agency policies and development of effective communications techniques between regional management, center staff and clients.
• Design audit instruments and forms used by case reviewers to monitor center compliance, assess center performance. Prepare timely revisions to instruments to reflect current procedure.
• Monitor new initiatives and provides policy, operational management, and information technology staff with recommendations to ensure that the implementation conforms to the agency's project goals.
• Participate in NYS / NYC SNAP payment accuracy initiatives by reviewing SNAP cases and preparing reports on error trends identified in process reviews conducted at FIA locations.
• Participate in agency meetings, workshops and conferences.
• Complete special projects as requested by the HRA Commissioner / Administrator.

Work Location : 4 WTC, NY NY Hours / Schedule : 9AM -5PM ASSOCIATE STAFF ANALYST - 12627

Minimum Qualifications

1. A master's degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, public health, 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, and one year of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following : 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; or 2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and three years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in the areas described in "1" above. 3.An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college and five years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in "1" above. 4. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and seven years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in "1" above. 5.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 and at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

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.

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.

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.