Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleAdministrative Specialist 1/Trainee 1/2 (NY HELPS) - Agency Health and Safety

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $53764 to $85138 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Albany

Street Address NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

625 Broadway

City Babylon

StateNY

Zip Code12238

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Administrative Specialist 1, SG-18 reports to the Agency Safety and Health Director 2, M-2 and is assigned to the Bureau of Health & Safety. This position will oversee the Bureau’s administrative activities and operations. The Administrative Specialist 1 may be required to supervise/oversee administrative support staff in carrying out assigned functions. This position’s duties will include but are not limited to the following:

• Oversee and supervise bureau finances including assisting in the creation of annual expense plans, tracking financial records, and ensuring proper payment to vendors.
• Serve as key user for Statewide Financial System (SFS) to handle procurement and travel expenses.
• Manage purchasing of supplies, equipment, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Implement internal controls and ensure fiscal accountability with internal stakeholders and service providers.
• Oversee and implement the following agency-wide programs:
o Boot program
o Jacket program
o Automated External Defibrillator (AED) program
• Track and analyze trainings and facility inspections administered by the regions to ensure compliance.
• Assist in preparation of responses to citations for violations of safety and health regulations.
• Monitor and analyze employee and patron accident reports, including accidents, injuries, and near-miss incidents.
• Assist in collection and analysis of all year-end data.
• Preparing and keeping track of correspondence and answering questions from staff including agency leadership.
• Arrange for medical clearances and medical monitoring through Employee Health Services (EHS) for various programs, including respiratory and hearing protection.
• Manage databases, spreadsheets, and reports maintained and produced by the bureau.
• Oversee the logistics for a weeklong annual safety conference, including arranging for venue, speakers, lodging, and supplies.
• Supervise support staff, delegate tasks; ensure compliance with agency time and attendance rules, and assess staff performance, provide guidance for improvement when necessary.
• Act as liaison for regional support staff and Albany support staff.
• Other duties as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications If Civil Service Eligible list(s) exist, they will be canvassed. You may also apply if you are eligible for reinstatement or appointment by one of the following qualifications:

NY HELPS or 55-b/c Qualifications:
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).*

To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55-b/c, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:

Administrative Specialist Trainee 1, Non-Statutory (NS) Equated (EQ) to Salary Grade (SG) 14:
A bachelor's or higher degree**.

If chosen, you may, at the agency's discretion, be appointed to a higher level. You must inform the agency of any additional qualifications in your application and at your interview. The advanced placement qualifications are:

Administrative Specialist Trainee 2, NS EQ SG 16:
Either 1. A bachelor's or higher degree** AND one year of professional experience ***;
OR
2. a Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a field related to the position being filled **

Administrative Specialist 1, SG 18:
Either 1. A bachelor's or higher degree** AND two years of professional experience***;
OR
2. a Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a field related to the position being filled** AND one year of professional experience***.

**Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States or its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. This information can be found at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. Candidates are responsible for the evaluation fee.

***Professional experience must be performing the duties of the full performance level position. Hiring agencies have discretion in determining whether a degree is related to the duties of the position.

If you are a veteran or an individual with a disability and would like to apply for the Department of Civil Service’s 55-b/c Program, please visit https://www.cs.ny.gov/rp55/ for more information.

52.6 Transfer Qualifications:
At least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service in a 52.6 title allocated to a Salary Grade 16 or above (Grade 11 or above for the Trainee , 12 above for the Trainee 2). The service must be in a title that Civil Service has deemed transfer eligible to the position.

For all transfers noted, a comprehensive list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/.

70.1 Transfer Qualifications:
At least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service in a 70.1 title allocated to a salary grade 16 or above (11 or above for the Trainee 1, 12 or above for a Trainee 2). The service must be in a title that Civil Service has deemed transfer eligible to the position.

70.4 Transfer Qualifications:
At least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service as a Grade 11 or higher, a bachelor’s degree** or higher, and a passing score on the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) exam or PATT Note: Candidates must not have failed the most recent examination for this title.

Note: The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.

For all transfers noted, a comprehensive list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/.

Reassignment Qualifications: Current NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Employees only, with at least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service as an Administrative Specialist 1/Administrative Specialist Trainee 1/2; if you have less than one year, you must be reachable on the current Administrative Specialist 1/Trainee 1 eligible list for this location.

Subsequent 55-b/c Qualifications: A subsequent 55-b/c appointment may be considered if you have at least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service and have a current Civil Service 55-b/c letter of eligibility.

Additional Comments Operational Needs:
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.
• Must have experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Benefits:
The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation offers a generous benefits package that includes but is not limited to:

Paid Time Off:
• PEF: 44 days - 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays.
• PEF: Three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development.

Health Care Benefits:
• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs.
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.

Additional Benefits:
• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Paid Parental / Family Leave

To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx.

Depending on each applicant's experience and/or current salary if employed by New York State already, the appointment may be made to the Administrative Specialist Trainee 1, Administrative Specialist Trainee 2, or the Administrative Specialist 1 titles. Included below is a breakdown of the salary at each level of the traineeship:

• Administrative Specialist Trainee 1, SG 14: ($53,764-$68,630)
• Administrative Specialist Trainee 2, SG 16: ($59,994-$76,359)
• Administrative Specialist 1, SG 18: ($66,951-$85,138)

*NY HELPS PROGRAM:
For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a permanent non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

Employees appointed via the NY HELPS program are restricted for promotional appointment until their position is covered-in to the competitive class by the New York State Civil Service Commission (CSC), or they otherwise obtain permanent competitive status. The CSC has covered-in employees who were appointed via NY HELPS on a permanent or contingent permanent basis between June 26, 2024 and June 11, 2025. You may wish to apply if you received a permanent NY HELPS appointment to a qualifying title within these timeframes and are interested in this opportunity. Your eligibility for promotion will be reviewed by Human Resources. Employees with a permanent NY HELPS appointment occurring effective June 12, 2025 or later will be addressed with a subsequent cover-in.

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

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

How to Apply

Name Personnel Bureau

Telephone

Fax

Email Address employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

625 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12238

 

Notes on ApplyingSome positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

If you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and the agency’s operating needs, and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, you can submit a written resume and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. These documents must be submitted via email to employment@parks.ny.gov. You must include “Item #7209 – Admin Spec 1 – Health & Safety” in the subject line of your email. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for the position.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.

New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.