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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 09/21/22

Applications Due10/27/22

Vacancy ID112868

NY HELPNo

AgencyVictim Services, Office for

TitleProject Assistant

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

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

Salary RangeFrom $23.56 to $23.56 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

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 Washington

Street Address 11744 New York 22

City Comstock

StateNY

Zip Code12821

Minimum Qualifications Four years of experience in maintaining records in a warehouse or office setting. An Associate’s Degree or higher may substitute for 2 years of experience.

Duties Description Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for daily intake of items at the OVS Sexual Offense Evidence Collection Kit (SOECK) storage facility, including data entry and physical handling of potential evidence;
• Clean and sanitize work surfaces using appropriate PPE to handle potential evidence;
• Document condition of evidence packaging and mitigate issues including resealing packages and containers with evidence tape and/or placing in separate containers;
• Maintain chain of custody and protect confidentiality of information;
• Monitor environmental systems of facility to ensure conditions follow best practices or other industry standards by conducting daily system checks such as temperature logs, etc.;
• Conduct annual inventories and routine audits of stored potential evidence;
• Problem-solve when issues arise that need to be mitigated;
• Work with hospitals or common carrier coordination;
• Responsible for answering phone calls and directing those calls, and setting up meetings or conference calls when necessary;
• Produce documents such as spreadsheets and software generated reports for chain of custody and auditing;
• Use basic computer software to utilize the facility tracking software and other administrative tasks;
• Respond to subpoenas and testify in court, if required; and
• Physically move kits and retrieve items up to approximately 30lb that may be on shelving.

Additional Comments These positions are being filled for a temporary period of approximately 18 months. The positions may be extended pending operational need and approval from the Division of Budget. Temporary employment may also lead to permanent appointment in the future.

We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, which includes:

• Choice of several health insurance plans
• Dental & vision insurance
• Membership in the NYS Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Investment Plan
• 13 vacation days per year
• 13 sick days per year
• 5 days of personal leave per year
• 13 paid holidays per year
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training & development opportunities


Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. OVS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Unit at DEI@dcjs.ny.gov or (518) 485-1704.

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

Name Jackie Kalney

Telephone 518-485-7963

Fax 518-457-4000

Email Address dcjshrm@dcjs.ny.gov

Address

Street 80 South Swan Street

Alfred E. Smith Building

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12210

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease send a cover letter and resume to the email address listed above. Please reference posting # 112867 in your email / cover letter.

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