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AgencyTemporary and Disability Assistance, Office of

TitleTemporary Assistance Specialist 3

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade27

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

Salary RangeFrom $106898 to $131665 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 30%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address Employment and Income Support Programs

40 North Pearl Street

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12243

Duties Description The full-time Temporary Assistance Specialist 3, G-27 position is located within the Division of Employment and Income Support Programs (EISP) Public Assistance (PA) Bureau. This position will report to the Director of the PA Bureau and support the agency's administration and oversight of the Family Assistance (FA), Safety Net Assistance (SNA), Emergency Safety Net Assistance (ESNA), Emergency Assistance to Families (EAF), and Emergency Assistance to Adults (EAA) programs.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Work with multiple bureaus and divisions within OTDA, including Budget, Finance and Data Management (BFDM); Audit and Quality Improvement (AQI), Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH), Upstate Systems Bureau (USB), Metro Systems Bureau, System Development and Innovation (SID), Employment and Advancement Services (EAS), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT), Training and Staff Development (TSD), Housing and Refugee Services (HRS), Shelter Oversight and Compliance (DSOC), Child Support Services (DCSS), and Legal Affairs (DLA);

• Rapidly and comprehensively analyze proposed State and federal legislation, regulations and policy making recommendations for the impact of such proposals;

• Serve as the primary lead on litigation, working closely with the Division of Legal Affairs, ensuring that all matters pertaining to litigation are in complete alignment with PA related laws, regulations, and policies, and providing assessments of the potential implementation impacts of settlements and orders to OTDA and to districts;

• Develop and defend PA policy in both overarching PA policy as well as multiple specialized subject areas, potentially including but not limited to: Temporary Housing Assistance (THA), PA/ Child Support, and Domestic Violence (DV);

• Maintain and expand in-depth knowledge of all facets of PA policy and processes;

• Represent PA when working with other OTDA Bureaus and Divisions, local districts, community partners, State agencies and federal partners;

• Serve as the primary lead on items related to legacy computer systems, Integrated Eligibility System (IES) development, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the development and maintenance of interfaces;

• Directly supervise 2-4 Grade 23s or Special Project Assistants equated to G 23, providing extensive expertise on policy nuances of assignments. Ensure consistent workflows, communications, and office/ phone coverage within this team;

• Provide oversight of complex policy areas and ensure timelines are met for varied and numerous fast-paced projects;

• In addition to regularly scheduled in-person days, provide on-site support from 9-5 as needed to ensure that critical calls and issues, ranging from Governor’s Office inquiries to addressing the emergency and immediate needs of homeless individuals in crisis, are addressed comprehensively and rapidly;

• Provide robust on-site support to local districts, including New York City, via site visits, trainings, meetings, and reviews;

• Manage multiple projects, ensuring each has a detailed project plan. Develop and implement performance measures and monitor projects to evaluate program quality and effectiveness;

• Develop risk assessments with all stakeholders, so that vulnerabilities are quickly identified, and mitigation strategies rapidly implemented;

• Report out to OTDA Executive staff and stakeholders, including the Governor's Office and Division of Budget, on specialized aspects of TA as needed;

• Ensure OTDA is compliant with all State and Federal statutory program requirements; and

• Assist and supervise other projects, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Eligible for a lateral transfer or eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law by having one year of permanent competitive service in an appropriate title. Information regarding transfer eligibility is available on the Civil Service Career Mobility Office website at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/.

OR

Reachable on the appropriate eligible list in Albany.

Additional Comments Conditions of Employment:

A full-time permanent or contingent permanent appointment will be made. This position includes up to 30% travel to off-site meetings and local districts, including on-site reviews that may require extended stays.
Your resume must indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Non-specific submissions may be disqualified from further consideration if the information you provide does not meet the minimum qualifications.


Your resume must indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Non-specific submissions may be disqualified from further consideration if the information you provide does not meet the minimum qualifications.

Telecommuting up to 50% may be available in accordance with The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance policy and can be discussed during the interview.


NYS OTDA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively solicit and encourage applications from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (“BIPOC”); LGBTQI+ individuals; women; disabled individuals; and military veterans.


Interested applicants should send an email with their resume attached to jobpostings@otda.ny.gov and put Posting #26-087 in the subject line. DO NOT USE THE VACANCY ID NUMBER.

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

Name Recruitment Unit

Telephone

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 ApplyingTo 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.

Interested candidates should send an email with your resume to jobpostings@otda.ny.gov and reference posting #26-087. DO NOT REFERENCE THE VACANCY ID NUMBER.

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 OTDA's designee for reasonable accommodation at (518) 474-7284.