Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyLabor, Department of

TitleSenior Administrative Analyst/Trainee 1/2 - Albany

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $53764 to $85138 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

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? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address 1220 Washington Ave, Bldg 12

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12226

Job Specifics

Duties Description Within the Office of Business Administration Unit, the Senior Administrative Analyst will play a key role in enhancing operational efficiency and effectiveness. You'll conduct management and organizational studies to identify and solve operational challenges, finding ways to develop recommendations for improvement. Duties may include but are not limited to the following:


• Identify obstacles to program goals and define project objectives.

• Develops project work plans to address these goals, objectives and challenges.

• Collects pertinent data through various means such as interviews, conferences, questionnaires, reports and on-site observations.

• Designs, revises, and updates procedure manuals, forms, and agency policies to ensure clarity, efficiency, and compliance.

• Evaluates the effectiveness of internal controls and recommends improvements to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with laws, rules, and regulations.

• Collaborate with the emergency management team to address problems identified related to Location Emergency Action Plans (LEAP).

• Supports the development, execution, and compliance of emergency plans to enhance safety objectives.

• Prepares relevant analyses, such as cost/benefit and systems analysis.

• Provides guidance and technical assistance to colleagues and team members on administrative analysis projects and best practices.

• Writes periodic progress and final reports of study containing findings and recommendations; may make oral presentations to agency officials and other concerned parties to answer questions regarding the project and its implementation.

• Prepares or directs the preparation of reports and other material necessary to implement recommendations.

• Supports agency performance improvement initiatives, including planning/facilitating events, analyzing data, and reporting to internal and external stakeholders.

• Compiles, tracks and analyzes performance measure data and provides information to agency management, other state agencies and entities.

• Assesses the impact of legislative proposals or new initiatives on agency policies and procedures and provides recommendations for any necessary action.

Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications Competitive Minimum Qualifications:

A review of your state history is needed, if you meet any of the below Permanent Competitive qualifications. Please provide the last four digits of your social security number in your email response or on your resume. If you are not comfortable providing this information via email, a representative from our office will contact you via phone.

Reassignment Qualifications:
Current Department of Labor employees only, with at least one year of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55b/c service in a Senior Administrative Analyst/Trainee 1/2 if you have less than one year, you must be reachable on the current eligible list for this location, if one exists.

52.6 Transfer Qualifications:
One year of permanent or contingent-permanent as a Grade 12 or higher determined to be administrative by Civil Service.

70.1 Transfer Qualifications:
One year of permanent or contingent-permanent as a Grade 11 or higher determined to be similar by Civil Service.

70.4 Transfer Qualifications: One year of permanent or contingent-permanent service as a Grade (#11) or higher and a passing score on Administrative Analyst Trainee 1. Note: Candidates must not have failed the most recent examination for this title. Appointments are made at the Trainee 1 level.

Note: For all transfers noted, a comprehensive list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/ .

Note: It is essential that you describe your qualifying education and/or experience as completely as possible on your application; your application should describe in detail the kind of service and information you provide to the general public. Omissions or vagueness may not be interpreted in your favor. Additionally, in accordance with Civil Service Law, provisional service immediately prior to a permanent appointment to this title is now credited towards the completion of probation upon permanent appointment.

As this position requires travel, the appointee must have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State and have a motor vehicle or otherwise demonstrate their capacity to meet the transportation needs of the position.

Additional Comments If you are a current NYS employee and have questions regarding salary, please contact the Business Services Center (BSC): 518-457-4272, BSCHR@ogs.ny.gov.

Telecommuting is available and can be discussed during the interview.

Employment at the Department of Labor is contingent upon the maintenance of a valid work authorization and necessary documentation to work legally in the United States.

As this position requires travel, the appointee must have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State and have a motor vehicle or otherwise demonstrate their capacity to meet the transportation needs of the position.

Please note: Due to operational requirements and funding considerations of various divisions/positions, there could be occasions in the future where unit assignments may change. Should this occur, it will not impact your title, salary or location.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• 13 paid holidays, 5 personal days, and a minimum of 13 vacation days per year
• Paid sick leave (CSEA and PEF employees- 13 days; M/C employees- 8 days plus free enrollment into the Income Protection Program for short-term and long-term disability coverage).
• Choice of several affordable and competitive health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans at no additional cost
• Membership in the NYS Employee’s Retirement System
• NYS Deferred Compensation Investment Plan
• Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) (full-time employees)
• Eligibility to apply for tuition reimbursement for qualifying employees and courses
• Paid Parental Leave

Our mission is to provide outstanding services to our customers—the workers and business that call New York home. We help New Yorkers find careers they will love. We build and support New York’s businesses. We empower and protect New York’s workers. To learn more about our mission and the exciting work of the DOL, please visit: https://dol.ny.gov/about-us

DOL is committed to fostering employee engagement and work-life balance. We offer telecommuting and alternative work schedules to eligible employees. Eligible employees may be approved to telecommute, if operationally feasible, up to 2 days per regular work-week, and not to exceed 4 days per two-week pay period. Telecommuting can be discussed at the time of interview. Our exciting training and development opportunities, including Coursera and our formal Employee Recognition Program allow us to develop, recognize, and celebrate our workforce.

Please note that specific benefits and programs may vary based on negotiating unit, current contract, length of State service, and program area.

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

How to Apply

Name Leo Trippen

Telephone (518) 457-1020

Fax EFax: 5184742871@fax.ny.gov

Email Address YourDOLJourneyIsHere@labor.ny.gov

Address

Street New York State Department of Labor

Harriman State Campus, Building 12, Room 561

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12226

 

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should copy the below web address into your browser to complete the online application for the Department of Labor.

https://on.ny.gov/apply2dol

Vacancy: 212855
Title: Senior Administrative Analyst/Trainee 1/2
Location: Albany

Please submit a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the minimum qualifications, including specific experience with dates. It is essential to clearly describe qualifying education and experience when applying; vague or incomplete information may lead to disqualification.

Unofficial transcripts and/or other documents will be required for certain positions as indicated in the minimum qualifications. All documents must be received by: April 14th, 2026. Upload all documents as unlocked and accessible files.

If experiencing difficulties with the above link, please contact:
YourDOLJourneyisHere@labor.ny.gov

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Department of Labor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.

New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS 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, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

If you are a person with a disability and wish to request that a reasonable accommodation be provided for you to participate in a job interview, please contact: Department of Labor, Attn: Director, Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access (ODEIA), Building 12, Albany, NY 12226 (Phone (518) 457-1984 and/or fax (518) 485-2575.)