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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 04/25/16

Applications Due05/05/16

Vacancy ID29539

NY HELPNo

AgencyTemporary and Disability Assistance, Office of

TitleChild Support Specialist 1/Trainee 1

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $52293 to $66494 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent 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 40 North Pearl Street

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12243

Minimum Qualifications Child Support Specialist 1, Grade 18:
Eligible for a lateral transfer or eligible for a 70.1 transfer by having one year of permanent, competitive service in an appropriate title.

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OR

Child Support Specialist Trainee 1, NS:
Eligible for a lateral transfer, or a 70.1 transfer, by having one year of permanent competitive service in an appropriate title.

For a complete listing of titles please click on the following link:

OR

Child Support Specialist 1/Child Support Specialist Trainee 1, NS:
Candidates must be reachable on the Child Support Specialist 1 eligible list or the Professional Careers Opportunity (PCO) eligible list in Albany. Candidates who are currently reachable on the Child Support Specialist 1 eligible list or the PCO eligible list in Albany need not submit an application for this posting unless they are applying directly as a result of the transfer qualifications listed above.

Duties Description Duties of these positions may include, but are not limited to the following:
• Monitor contractor performance at the State Disbursement Unit to ensure all contract requirements, deliverables, and timeframes are met;
• Assist local district staff to increase the numbers of paternity and support orders and the level of child support collected by implementing and using a variety of establishment, enforcement and collection processes;
• Review, analyze, monitor and communicate with local district child support enforcement operations to ensure program integrity and improve efficiency;
• Conduct on-site visits to assess local district operations and to promote full use of appropriate procedures;
• Provide technical assistance to local district child support enforcement units by interpreting both federal and State statutes, rules and regulations, management reports, program and systems requirements, so that the local district staff can carry out the child support program as required;
• May provide technical assistance to local district child support staff in the use of the automated systems.

Additional Comments Full-time, permanent or contingent appointments will be made. If certified by Civil Service, mandatory reemployment list candidates must be considered first for appointment to these titles.

Salary for Trainee 1 is $39,713.

***Candidates should reference posting #16-068 when submitting your cover letter or resume for these positions.*** If submitting your resume electronically, please reference posting #16-068 as part of your subject line.

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

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 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.

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.

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