Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 04/27/26
Applications Due: 05/12/26
Vacancy ID: 214869
Position Information
NY HELPYes
AgencyTaxation & Finance, State
TitleSenior Administrative Analyst (NY HELPS)
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Salary Grade18
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $66951 to $85138 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 8 AM
To 4 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Albany
Street Address W.A. Harriman Campus
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12227
Job Specifics
Duties Description This position is in the Transaction Field Audit Bureau within the Audit Division. More specifically, the incumbent will perform the following essential functions:
-Manage various mailboxes to identify problems and recommend solutions to management
-Review various bureau policies and suggest updates
-Create written procedures for new work processes and/or maintain comprehensive documentation of bureau policies and procedures and train staff as needed
-Attend training and propose new or improved computer applications, assist with updating applications used in the section.
-Testing of various computer and system upgrades and conversions.
-Access and compile data on various software systems used in the bureau
-Manage protest in the PRMS System
-Update eMPIRE as needed
-Various Administrative monitoring such as evaluations and supply orders
-Assist management in interview scheduling
-Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and the ability to effectively prioritize work based on various deadlines
-Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills
-Adhere to the Department's time and attendance rules and regulations.
-Follow Department rules and division procedures and policies including the Code of Conduct, ethics practices, security and confidentiality rules.
Minimum Qualifications 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, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.
At a future date, 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 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.
NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Administrative Analyst Trainee 1: Bachelor’s degree or higher.
Administrative Analyst Trainee 2:
A bachelor's degree and one year of professional experience conducting management and organizational studies to review and revise procedures for new or changing programs, review organizational performance, conduct data analysis, and develop internal controls.
Senior Administrative Analyst:
A bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience conducting management and organizational studies to review and revise procedures for new or changing programs, review organizational performance, conduct data analysis, and develop internal controls.
Substitution: A Juris Doctor, Master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.
This position is filled as a traineeship:
Trainee 1, equated to SG-14: Starting salary is $53,764,
Trainee 2, equated to SG-16: Starting salary is $59,994
Successful completion of a two-year traineeship will lead to SG-18: Starting salary is $66,951.
COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must be reachable for appointment on the PCO or PATT eligible list for this location; or eligible to transfer under Section 70.1, 70.4 or 52.6 of Civil Service Law.
Additional Comments New York State is an equal opportunity employer. It's the policy of the state of New York to provide for and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or an arrest or criminal conviction record unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.
Any candidate selected for this position will be subject to a review of their tax return submissions by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. Employment of a candidate is conditioned upon a finding by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance that the candidate is incompliance with all local, state, and federal tax laws. In accordance with federal government requirements, the employment of any candidate selected for this position is conditioned upon successfully completing a background investigation including a criminal history record check(fingerprint check).
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
How to Apply
Name Recruitment Team 3
Telephone 518-457-2900
Fax
Email Address External.Application@tax.ny.gov
Address
Street WA Harriman Campus Bldg. 9, Room 256
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12227
Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should copy the below web address into your browser to complete the online application for the Department of Tax and Finance. Within the application you will attach your resume, unofficial transcripts, and cover letter.
https://www7b.tax.ny.gov/HELP/gateway/HELP.home
UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS OR DIPLOMA MUST BE INCLUDED WITH YOUR NY HELPS
APPLICATION AND SHOW THE FOLLOWING:
•Your name
•School name
•Degree concentration or major
•Degree was awarded
•Date degree was awarded
Foreign degrees must have an approved evaluation:
https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm
**Current and former NYS employees may be contacted for your Social Security Number for verification purposes. **
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