Review Vacancy
AgencyState Comptroller, Office of the
TitleProgram Aide, SG-13 (NYHELPS), Item #00950
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $53478 to $67176 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Duties Description As a Labor Relations Representative, the incumbent will provide administrative support to the Labor Relations and Reasonable Accommodations Unit under the leadership of the Director of Labor Relations. The incumbent will work with highly confidential information and will be responsible for creating and disseminating confidential correspondence from each Unit. Attention to detail is paramount to ensure the Units are compliant with agency policy and contractual obligations. This incumbent will be required to report to the office on a regular basis to complete essential functions.
Minimum Qualifications Do you want a career with a purpose that provides work/life balance? Apply today to join the Office of the New York State Comptroller.
Civil Service examinations are not required under the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) Program:
Non-Competitive Qualifications for appointment under NY HELPS Program:
Three years of experience performing clerical, keyboarding, or paraprofessional work in an office environment.
Competitive Minimum Qualifications:
You must be currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title, or eligible to
transfer to this title under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
70.1 Transfer:
For 70.1 transfer to a Program Aide, SG-13, you must have one year of permanent competitive service in an approved title allocated to SG-11 or above.
To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the
Career Mobility GOT-IT website: Career Mobility Office » GOT-IT (ny.gov)
Appointments via transfer must not result in a second, consecutive transfer with an advancement of more than two S-grades or one M-grade.
Non-Competitive Promotion (NCP) Qualifications:
You must be a qualified employee of the Office of the New York State Comptroller and have at
least one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a clerical, keyboarding or paraprofessional qualifying title. If the number of interested candidates who meet the promotional qualifications is three or less, the agency; at its discretion, may nominate one or more of the candidates for a noncompetitive promotion without further examination under the provisions of Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law.
Additional Comments Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of personnel administration, particularly as practiced under the provisions of the New York State Civil Service Law and Rules.
• Working knowledge of organizational principles.
• Working knowledge of pertinent provisions of New York State Civil Service Law and Rules, the Attendance Rules, and applicable agency rules, regulations and directives governing the personnel function in assigned area(s).
• Ability to establish rapport with agency staff and colleagues.
• General knowledge of investigative tools and techniques.
• Possesses an attention to detail.
• Ability to organize and analyze facts, and to draw logical conclusions.
• Ability to identify and resolve personnel problems.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing for the purpose of explaining and supporting personnel requests, recommendations, and actions.
• Working knowledge of contractual agreements covering agency employees and of pertinent grievance and disciplinary procedures.
• Ability to effectively supervise and coordinate the efforts of others.
• Maintains confidentiality.
Telecommuting: The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agency’s mission and operational needs. Generally, employees new to OSC will be restricted from telecommuting for at least 8 calendar weeks. After the initial 8 calendar week restriction, if an employee’s primary residence location, duties, and work performance are aligned with telecommuting and operational needs they may be allowed to do so. Generally, OSC employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period but may be approved to telecommute less.
Reasonable Accommodation: The NYS Office of the State Comptroller provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Division of Human Resources at (518) 474-1924.
Equal Opportunity Employment: The Office of the NYS Comptroller values a workforce with a broad, diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives. All employees are expected to contribute to a professional environment focused on self-evaluation and improvement, as well as acceptance and support of coworkers.
The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.
OSC offers competitive salaries and benefits, and opportunities for advancement, continuing education, and professional development. We provide a professional environment where employees are encouraged to push themselves while maintaining work-life balance. Our generous benefits package includes:
• A state pension with vesting after five years’ service
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance available to all employees and their dependents
• Flexible spending accounts for dependent and health care
• Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP), allowing eligible employees to exchange previously accrued leave in return for a credit to be applied toward their health insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• Holiday and paid time off
• Shift and geographic pay differentials
• A committed continuous learning environment
• Informational Brown Bag sessions
• Wellness at Work Programs to promote employee health and wellness
• OSC Mentoring Program to network, contribute, and provide an opportunity to strengthen competencies in a variety of areas
• And much more
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Address
Street Office of the New York State Comptroller, Division of Human Resources
110 State Street, 12th Floor
Notes on ApplyingSubmit a clear, concise cover letter and resume stating how you meet the minimum qualifications for this title. To apply, copy and paste the following link into your browser:
https://gen-oscstateofny-prd.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=CW
Reference Item #00950-SAB on your cover letter for proper routing.
Unofficial transcripts and/or templates will be required for certain positions. Documents must be sent as unlocked and accessible attachments.
If you have questions about this vacancy, please contact this Division representative:
Sara Burt
Email Address: sburt@osc.ny.gov

