Administrative Specialist 1 (NY HELPS)

Temporary and Disability Assistance, Office of
Albany, NY

NY HELP Yes

Agency Temporary and Disability Assistance, Office of

Title Administrative Specialist 1 (NY HELPS)

Occupational Category Administrative or General Management

Salary Grade 18

Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $66951 to $85138 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address Division of Shelter Oversight and Compliance

40 North Pearl Street

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12243

Duties Description This position will support the daily operations of the Division as well as supervise administrative support staff. Duties include, but are not limited to: - Support Division of Oversight and Compliance Deputy Commissioner; - Handle day-to-day office operations with focus on efficiency and time management;- Handle on-boarding of Albany staff; - Act as the Division liaison for ITS;- Assist Division staff with reconciliations via the Statewide Financial System (SFS); - Oversee administrative support team assignments such as scheduling of meetings, assistance with phone inquiries, ordering office supplies, distributing incoming correspondence, and evaluating priorities; - Ensure Division documents comply with Agency branding and accessibility requirements; - Serve as Division training coordinator; - Oversee Division shared drive; - Participate in a variety of projects and time-sensitive assignments; - Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;- Perform other administrative duties as assigned; - Strong attention to detail;- Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

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: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.OR 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: QUALIFICATIONS:Eligible for a lateral transfer or eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 or 52.6 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

Additional Comments A full-time, 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.Interested applicants should send an email with their resume and cover letter attached to [email protected] and reference posting #26-046. 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. In alignment with New York State's Executive Orders 187 and 31, OTDA is committed to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by fostering an inclusive workplace.

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Name Recruitment Unit

Telephone

Fax

Email Address [email protected]

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.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.Interested applicants should send an email with their resume attached to [email protected] and put "Posting #26-046" in the subject line. DO NOT USE THE VACANCY ID NUMBER.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. If you require reasonable accommodation at the time of the interview, please contact OTDA's designee for reasonable accommodation at (518) 474-7284.

Posted 2026-04-17

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