Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyEducation Department, State

TitleEducation Finance Specialist 2 (Open to current NYS/SED Employees only), (2 Positions), Box CFO-701/04183, CFO-702/04185

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary Grade23

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

Salary RangeFrom $84156 to $106454 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 7:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? Yes

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address Office of the Chief Financial Officer

Office of State Aid

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12234

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Education Finance Specialist 2.

Eligible List Appointment: Candidates must be reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for Education Finance Specialist 2. 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: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Associate Accountant, Associate Accountant (State Accounts & Systems), Auditor 2, Internal Auditor 2, Contract Management Specialist 2, Management Specialist 2, or Program Research Specialist 3 (Economics Finance).

Section 52.6 Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title allocated SG-21 or higher eligible to transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.

Provisional Appointment: In the absence of an eligible list with three or more candidates willing to accept a position, a temporary provisional appointment may be considered. For provisional appointment, candidates must be a current New York State Department of Education employee and have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Education Finance Specialist 1, Senior Accountant or Senior Budgeting Analyst. Provisional candidates must take the examination for Education Finance Specialist 2 when it is next offered and must be reachable on the resulting eligible list to maintain employment.

Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s Office of the Chief Financial Officer is seeking a candidate for two Education Finance Specialist 2 positions in the Office of State Aid. This Office is responsible for the calculation, payment, verification, and projection of over $35 billion in state aid distributed annually to school districts and BOCES in support of public elementary and secondary education in New York State. The incumbent of these positions will manage the review, oversight, and processing of state aid claims for Building aid (over $3 billion annually) with a focus on New York City. Duties of these positions include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to school districts and other agency staff regarding state aid requirements and claim submissions for Building Aid;
• Provide guidance and information on applicable laws and proper procedures for claiming aid and the completion of necessary forms and instruments to ensure school districts receive State Aid;
• Use SAMS software to perform the annual review of aid claim submissions for school districts, including requesting additional information and explanations from districts where applicable, in order to accept data into SAMS for use in State Aid calculations and payments;
• Assist in the development and implementation of post-edit claim verification projects;
• Process revisions to school districts’ prior year aid claims;
• Assist in the annual review of SAMS functionality and reporting, and recommend changes and improvements;
• Research and process district data and assist in implementing changes in law pertaining to State Aid;
• Conduct analysis to identify and resolve data anomalies in large data sets;
• Perform data analysis and reporting to ensure the accuracy of aid calculations and projections using reporting capabilities of State Aid computer systems, including software tools such as Excel and Access;
• Provide data and information upon request of the Director of Education Finance and the Bureau Chief of State Aid to fulfill requests from Department leadership, the Board of Regents, the Legislature, the Governor’s Office, and other interested parties; and
• Supervise State Aid staff as assigned.

Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: These will be a contingent permanent appointments or temporary provisional appointments. Provisional candidates must take the examination for Education Finance Specialist 2 when it is next offered and must be reachable on the resulting eligible list to maintain employment. 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. The hours for this position will range between 7:30am-5:00pm. This position allows for the opportunity to telecommute up to 30% each bi-weekly pay period and is granted at the discretion of the supervisor and the appointing office.

These positions lead to a maximum salary of $106,454 based on annual performance advances.

APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by December 12, 2024 to omsjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (CFO-701/04183, CFO-702/04185) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.

New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records.

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• https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/
• https://www.cs.ny.gov/pio/publications/gettingajob.pdf

Generous benefits of working for New York State, including, but not limited to, the following:

Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service.
• Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C.
• Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.

Health Care Benefits
• Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs.
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.

Additional Benefits
• Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply).
• NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan.
• Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only).
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Opportunities for telecommuting.
• Eligibility for various life insurance options.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Office of Human Resources Management

Telephone (518) 474-5215

Fax (518) 486-5631

Email Address omsjobs@nysed.gov

Address

Street NYS Education Department

89 Washington Avenue, OHRM, Room 528 EB

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12234

 

Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by December 12, 2024 to omsjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (CFO-701/04183, CFO-702/04185) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.