Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 11/03/26
Applications Due: 11/17/26
Vacancy ID: 228266
Position Information
NY HELPSYes
55-b/c EligibleNo
AgencyCorrection, Commission of
TitleSenior Administrative Analyst/Trainee-228266
Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide
Salary Grade18
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $69964 to $88970 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
InternshipNo
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? Yes
Location
County Albany
Street Address 80 South Swan Street
Alfred E. Smith Building
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12210
Job Specifics
Duties Description The Senior Administrative Analyst will be responsible for researching, analyzing and evaluating policies, procedures, practices and work products for SCOC, in an effort to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of operations and work products in support of the Agency’s mission. The incumbent will coordinate the Agency’s work plan to ensure work is completed as planned. The Senior Administrative Analyst will also assist Unit Supervisors with their work planning efforts, which will involve analyzing the required work to be completed and recommending a plan to efficiently accomplish assignments. Other areas of focus for the incumbent will be internal controls, workplace climate and product improvement, employee evaluation and professional development, and shall be the primary liaison to host agency for financial reporting and human resource-related activities.
Minimum Qualifications Administrative Analyst Trainee 1: Four years of experience conducting management and organizational studies to review and revise procedures for new or changing programs, review organizational performance, and develop internal controls; collecting data and conducting cost benefit or systems analysis to assist with organizational change; evaluating and developing recommendations to improve program operations and effectiveness; and designing and updating procedure manuals, forms, and policy.
An associate 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. All candidates that have taken and passed the most recent Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) exam are encouraged to apply. Advanced placement to the trainee 2 or journey level may be possible depending on education and experience.
*Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States or its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. This information can be found at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. Candidates are responsible for the evaluation fee.
NY HELPS: 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 (within one year of permanent appointment), 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 of 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.
COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Senior Administrative Analyst, SG-18: Permanent service as a Senior Administrative Analyst, SG-18, or one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-16 or higher and otherwise eligible for transfer under Civil Service Law.
For appointment to Trainee 1: Reachable on the current eligible list; OR Permanent service in this title or one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-11 or higher and otherwise eligible for transfer under Civil Service Law. You may be eligible for 70.4 transfer to the Trainee 1 level if you have served one year in a position SG-11 or higher, have a bachelor’s degree, and a passing score on the most recent PCO or PATT exam.
Additional Comments Candidates on the internal PATT list and on the PCO list will be canvassed. If you have a score of 100 or higher on the PCO and are not canvassed, you are encouraged to apply.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. SCOC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Unit and Accessibility at DEIA@dcjs.ny.gov or (518) 457-8895.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
How to Apply
Name Justine Fritts
Telephone 518-485-7696
Fax 518-457-4000
Email Address DCJSJobs@dcjs.ny.gov
Address
Street 80 South Swan Street
Alfred E. Smith Building
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12210
Notes on ApplyingPlease send a cover letter and resume to the email/address above. Please reference posting # 228266 on your cover letter.
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