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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 09/15/15

Applications Due10/06/15

Vacancy ID23572

NY HELPNo

AgencyEducation Department, State

TitleEducation Finance Specialist 2 (Open to NYS employees only), Box CFO-190/60066

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary Grade23

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

Salary RangeFrom $67703 to $85635 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

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

County Albany

Street Address Office of the Chief Financial Officer

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12234

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: For permanent appointment or reassignment for NYSED employees, candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Education Finance Specialist 2 OR
Candidates must be reachable on the appropriate Civil Service eligible list or a current NYS employee eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
70.1 Transfer
To be eligible for transfer under Section 70.1, candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in any of the following titles: Associate Accountant, Associate Auditor, Associate Internal Auditor, Contract Management Specialist 2, Management Specialist 2, or Program Research Specialist 3 (Economics Finance).
Provisional Appointment
If the eligible list has fewer than 3 acceptors, a provisional appointment may be considered. For provisional appointment, candidates must be a qualified employee of NYSED and have one year permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Education Finance Specialist 1, Senior Accountant, Senior Auditor, or Senior Budgeting Analyst.

*Leads to a maximum salary of $85,635 based on annual performance advances.

NOTE: If you are on the Civil Service eligible list for this title, you may receive a canvass letter. You must complete and return it as instructed on the letter.

Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Fiscal Management (OFM) is seeking applications for the position of Education Finance Specialist 2. OFM serves as the fiscal advisor to Department management and staff. Under the general direction of the Education Finance Specialist 3, the incumbent will oversee the Contract Processing Unit (CPU), including ensuring the NYSED contract payment processing meets State and Federal guidelines and ensures the units smooth transition to the New York State’s Statewide Financial System (SFS) on-line modules. Duties of the position will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Supervise and direct the day-to-day operations of both professional and support staff within CPU, including new projects and special assignments;
• Assist in the preparation of reports, data extracts, analyses and responses to requests for technical assistance from the Bureau Chief, consultants, other Department staff, representatives of external agencies/organizations and others;
• Ensure that contract payments are made within the Office of the State Comptroller’s (OSC) approved timelines;
• Ensure compliance with agency/state policies & regulations;
• Maintain SFS role mapping to meet the needs of the unit;
• Provide guidance & instruction, including ensuring the Departments smooth transition to and continued use of SFS payment modules;
• Act as the liaison to OSC/SFS, as well as internal/external audit groups as related to contract payment processing;
• Assist in the development of policy and procedures, including the update of procedural manuals; and
• Advance Human Resources policies and programs by evaluating effectiveness and measuring progress of program/NYSED objectives.

Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a permanent or provisional appointment. Filling of this position is contingent upon Division of Budget approval.

APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by October 6, 2015 to omsjobs@nysed.gov (Email submissions are preferred). Please include the Box number (CFO-190/60066) of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.

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

Name Office of Human Resources Management

Telephone (518) 474-5215

Fax (518) 486-5631

Email Address omsjobs@nysed.gov

Address

Street NYS Education Department

89 Washington Avenue, OHRM, Room 528 EB

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12234

 

Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by October 6, 2015 to omsjobs@nysed.gov (Email submissions are preferred). Please include the Box number (CFO-190/60066) of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.

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