Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 07/11/25
Applications Due: 07/28/25
Vacancy ID: 192299
Position Information
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AgencyState, Department of
TitleProgram Aide - Vacancy ID: 192299
Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide
Salary Grade13
Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $53478 to $67176 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.50
Workday
From 9 AM
To 5 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? Yes
Location
County Albany
Street Address 99 Washington Avenue
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12231
Job Specifics
Duties Description The Program Aide duties in Human Resources Management will include but are not limited to the following:
• Canvass eligible lists for centralized lists and complete acceptors list.
• Post Job Vacancy Announcements.
• Correspond with customers and applicants both written and orally.
• Prepare routine correspondence and reports.
• Assist with directory services administration.
• Pull clearance codes bi-weekly and as needed.
• Assist in onboarding, benefits, and administrative support.
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Permanent service in this title or one year of permanent competitive or 55-B/C service in a clerical, keyboarding, secretarial, or paraprofessional title allocated to Grade 6 or higher and otherwise eligible for transfer under Civil Service Law.
A list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/.
It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.
NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The minimum qualifications for Non-Competitive appointment are:
You must meet the minimum qualifications from the most recent examination announcement. One year of permanent, contingent permanent, or 55 B/C service in an office assistant, clerical, keyboarding, or paraprofessional*** title allocated to Grade 6 or higher.
To view a list of qualifying titles visit:
https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/00528qualifying.cfm
***Only paraprofessional titles in an office environment will be considered qualifying. Service in a direct care title is NOT qualifying. Examples of NON-qualifying titles are: Developmental Disabilities Secure Care Treatment Aide 1, Direct Support Assistant, Licensed Practical Nurse, Mental Health Therapy Aide, and Security Services Assistant.
It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.
Additional Comments The Department of State is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other category protected by law.
We are happy to provide reasonable and religious accommodations during the hiring process for those in need. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please send a request to HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov.
For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.
NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING:
The Department of State employees may be approved for a maximum of 50% telecommuting; however, they are required to apply and obtain approval through management in accordance with The Department of State Telecommuting Program Guidelines.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
How to Apply
Name Human Resources / CC
Telephone 518-474-2752
Fax 518-402-3656
Email Address HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov
Address
Street 99 Washington Avenue
Suite 1150
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12231
Notes on ApplyingIf you are interested and meet the minimum qualifications above, email your cover letter, resume, degree/transcript, and New York State Part 1 Application (https://dos.ny.gov/employment-opportunities) to HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov. Please include Title, Location and Vacancy ID # you are applying for in the subject line of your email.
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