Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 03/06/26
Applications Due: 03/21/26
Vacancy ID: 211077
Position Information
NY HELPYes
AgencyGeneral Services, Office of
TitleAdministrative Specialist 1 (NY HELPS) - VID 211077
Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide
Salary GradeNS
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $53764 to $85138 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
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
Location
County Albany
Street Address Empire State Plaza
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12242
Job Specifics
Duties Description • Directly supervise. administrative staff.
• Manage program financial through the SFS database.
• Oversee and manage Agency Allocated Set-Aside, Carpool, General Pool & the Medical Parking for Permitting Unit through which all statewide permits are processed. This includes the issuance of all types of permitting, monthly processing of call rosters for 43+ downtown facilities and managing building manager requests in regional offices.
• Assist with the lot management tool in the OGS database to allow permitting units to issue permits or denies them access to issue permits.
• Prepares statistical analysis of permit & financial data for review by upper management to including the Director, and Assistant Director OGS Parking Program.
• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, and priorities for assigned activities; identifies resource needs; recommends and implements procedures, including standard operating procedures for assigned activities; maintains an accurate procedures manual.
• Receives, investigates, and responds to problems and complaints in a professional manner received through general parking inbox, phone call, and walk-up customers; identifies and reports findings and takes necessary corrective action.
• Prepares written correspondence, reports and other written materials; distributes reports internally to various governmental offices as appropriate.
• Perform a full range of supervisory duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Notes:
*There is no examination required for appointment to a NY HELPS position. Candidates hired via NY HELPS will be appointed on a permanent non-competitive basis and will begin a probationary period.
At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected that NY HELPS employees will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to take an exam. Employees will then be afforded with all 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.
Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS)* and applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications to be considered for this position:
This title includes a traineeship opportunity, and applicants will be appointed to the appropriate level based on their experience and education.
Required experience:
Experience performing or overseeing budget, human resources, and business services activities for an organization or program.
Administrative Specialist level:
• Administrative Specialist Trainee 1 (equated to SG-14): Four years of experience.
• Administrative Specialist Trainee 2 (equated to SG-16): Five years of experience.
• Administrative Specialist 1, SG-18: Six years of experience.
Substitutions: An associate’s 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
Applicants may also be appointed to this position if a current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service in a position allocated to a Grade 11 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 52.6, 70.1, or 70.4 of the Civil Service Law.
70.4 Transfer: Candidates must have one year or more of qualifying permanent service at the Grade 11 or above AND possession of a bachelor’s degree; AND standing on the Professional Careers Opportunities (PCO) or Public Administration Traineeship Transition (PATT) eligible lists.
Successful completion of a two-year traineeship leads to appointment as an Administrative Specialist 1, SG-18.
Additional Comments The Office of General Services (OGS) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants from all communities to apply.
For a full version of OGS’s EEO/AA statement and benefits joining Team #OneOGS, please visit http://www.ogs.ny.gov/employment.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
How to Apply
Name Human Resources/ALG
Telephone 518-473-5282
Fax 518-486-1631
Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM
31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12242
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter to HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications along with the month/year and, if less than full time, the average hours worked per week for each position listed. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.
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