Business Officer 1 EOA#25-584bjd

Business Officer Trainee

Duties include but are not limited to :

• Reviews and tracks expenditures; and prepares and evaluates financial data and reports to ensure compliance with applicable requirements.
• Assists in the development of budget requests; reviews budget proposals; discusses and clarifies information with facility managers; and prepares budget recommendations, estimates, and justifications.
• Researches and provides recommendations on vendors and cost-effective measures for acquiring goods, equipment, and services; and may meet with vendors and contractors to discuss potential purchases and negotiate pricing.
• Monitors inventory levels; reviews and approves purchase requests; advises on acquisition sources and requirements; and identifies and resolves discrepancies.
• Participates in, coordinates, and / or oversees contract and grant administration activities and procurement processes; reviews and evaluates financial documents and proposals; and monitors and approves payments and reports.
• Participates in coordinating, evaluating, and overseeing the modification, repair, improvement, and furnishing of facility-owned and leased space, including required maintenance and other services provided by contract or facility staff.
• Provides technical assistance, guidance, and training to facility staff on business office policies and procedures.
• Supervision of staff as needed

Minimum Qualifications

Application Procedure : Submit cover letter and rsum by October 31, 2025 to :

Human Resources Management Office

1200 East and West Road

Building 1, West Seneca Campus

West Seneca, NY 14224

E-Mail : opwdd.sm.wny.bids@opwdd.ny.gov

Fax : (716) 517-3715

Please reference EOA #25-584bjd in all correspondence.

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). HELPS Program titles may be filled via a non-competitive appointment. This means that you do not need to take an exam to qualify, but you do need to meet the minimum qualifications of the title. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), employees hired under NY HELPS are expected to have their permanent non-competitive employment status converted to permanent competitive status. You will not have to take an exam to gain permanent competitive status.

Salary range listed below encompasses the hiring rate of a Business Officer Trainee 1 through the job rate of a Business Officer 1.

Business Officer Trainee 1 : $53,764

Business Officer Trainee 2 : $59,994

Business Officer 1 : $66,951

Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume. All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility. If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov / publicservice. Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). If an employee or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Reasonable Accommodation Unit at (518) 486-7222 or email accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.

Additional benefits include : savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan. Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses. Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs. Life insurance and Disability insurance. The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax-deferred basis. Paid Holidays and Leave : Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year. Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially. Five (5) days paid personal leave each year. Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF / CSEA), which may carry over from year to year. Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events. Health Care Coverage : Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost. Paid Parental Leave : Paid Parental Leave allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event. A qualifying event is defined as the birth of a child or placement of a child for adoption or foster care. Retirement Program : Participate in The NYS Employees' Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation. Professional Development and Education and Training : NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their professional skills and prepare them for promotional opportunities. For more information, please visit https : / / oer.ny.gov / training-and-professional-development. Additionally, the Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities for PEF represented and M / C designated employees that may grant continuing education credits towards maintaining professional licensure. For more information, please visit https : / / oer.ny.gov / public-service-workshops-program-pswp.