Review Vacancy
AgencyTransportation, Department of
Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide
Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $53478 to $67176 Annually
Duties Description The Program Aide in the Region 2 Administrative Services office will perform duties consistent with the standard for this title. As such, the selected candidate will perform a variety of paraprofessional duties to support the work performed in the Administration office, exercising a considerable amount of independent judgment in the interpretation and application of various policies, procedures, laws, rules, regulations and department guidelines.
The Program Aide will be responsible for Worker’s Comp case management, utilizing the ARS and Origami systems, and managing the Alternate Duty Program. The Program Aide may also assist with other office functions, including but not limited to: filing, general phone inquiries, regional mail room, attendance and leave. Full duties will be discussed at the time of appointment.
Excellent written and oral communication skills expected in providing customer service to employees, job seekers, and management staff as well as proficiency in computer programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.
Minimum Qualifications To be considered for permanent appointment, candidates must be reachable on the current Civil Service eligible list or be eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.
Additional Comments **Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.**
The salary range listed reflects the full range for this graded position. For new State employees appointed into graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts. For more salary information please visit https://oer.ny.gov/salary-schedules
DOT is an equal opportunity employer. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply.
In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States. Candidates for employment must have proper authorization to work in the United States at the time an offer of employment is made. The Department will not sponsor a nonimmigrant for a temporary employment visa (H-1B or similar), OPT STEM, or for permanent residence. Offers of permanent employment may not be made to nonimmigrants whose employment authorization is limited to a period of practical training (F-1 or similar).
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address R2-HR-Personnel@dot.ny.gov
Address
Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest, a current resume, and a copy of required transcripts (if applicable), titled by last name, with the Notice Number R2-26-08 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than February 19, 2026 to:
PLEASE RESPOND VIA EMAIL: R2-HR-Personnel@dot.ny.gov or FAX: (315)793-2390
NYS Department of Transportation
HR - Canvassing
207 Genesee Street
Utica, NY 13501