Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyTemporary and Disability Assistance, Office of

TitleOffice Assistant 2 (Spanish Language)

Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary Grade09

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

Salary RangeFrom $33972 to $41756 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class 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 40 North Pearl Street

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12243

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications TRANSFER: Eligible for a lateral transfer or eligible for a 70.1 transfer by having one year of permanent, competitive service in an appropriate title;*
OR
ELIGIBLE LIST: Candidates must be reachable on the current eligible list for the Office Assistant 2 Spanish Language* in Albany. Candidates who are currently on the eligible list for the Office Assistant 2 Spanish Language in Albany need not submit an application for this posting unless they are applying directly as a result of the transfer qualifications listed above;

OR

PROVISIONAL: A provisional appointment may be made by having one year of permanent, competitive service in an office assistant, clerical or keyboarding title allocated to a Grade 5 or higher.*

*In addition, in order to be considered for appointment to a Spanish language position, applicants will be required to demonstrate proficiency in Spanish at a level that will ensure their ability to adequately perform the duties of the position.

Duties Description This position is located in the SSI State Supplement Bureau, within the Center for Employment and Economic Supports. Duties of the position will include but will not be limited to:
• Open new State Supplement Program cases;
• Process changes reported from various sources (i.e., Statewide Data Exchange (SDX), client calls, congregate care facilities, financial institutions), update client records and initiate the case actions;
• Calculate regular, manual and retroactive payments;
• Issue all program related notices;
• Conducting re-determinations and initiate recoveries;
• Review forms for completeness;
• Request information from recipients;
• Respond to recipient requests;
• Enter and retrieve information from the SSP computer system;
• Answer questions from recipients/providers/financial institutions;
• Fax, mail, and e-mail recipients & vendors;
• Review activity/exception reports.

Additional Comments You must be a current NYS employee to apply for this position. A full time, contingent-permanent OR provisional appointment will be made. Incumbent must demonstrate and pass a Spanish language test to show their ability to understand Spanish and to speak it fluently. If certified by Civil Service, mandatory reemployment list candidates must be considered first for appointment to this title.

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

Contact Information

Name Recruitment Unit

Telephone (518) 402-3991

Fax (518) 474-9374

Email Address jobpostings@otda.ny.gov

Address

Street 40 North Pearl Street, 12B

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12243

 

Notes on Applying***Candidates should reference posting #16-125 when submitting your cover letter or resume for this position.*** If submitting your resume electronically, please reference posting #16-125 as part of your subject line.
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume. Include a current, Civil Service title and grade level and clearly state how you meet the minimum qualifications.

You may be required to provide acceptable proof of education, experience, credential and/or license to demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications for appointment to this position.

Applicants will be required to prove their eligibility for employment based upon acceptance of a position in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

If you are a retiree currently receiving benefits, indicate this and the name of the retirement system in your response.

In accordance with state law, Governor’s Executive Order No. 6 and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance does not discriminate against disabled individuals. If you are disabled and require reasonable accommodation at the time of the interview, please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity Development in Albany at (518) 473-8555 or in New York City at (212) 961-8216.