Review Vacancy
TitleCommunity Services Program Analyst
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $61270 to $77912 Annually
Minimum Qualifications PROVISIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Based on the results of the canvass of the current eligible list for the Community Services Program Analyst 1 the Department may elect to make a provisional appointment to this position rather than a permanent appointment. If a provisional appointment is made, the appointed candidate will be required to compete in the next holding of the Community Services Program Analyst 1 exam and be reachable for appointment from the newly established eligible list. The minimum qualifications for Provisional appointment are:
a master’s or higher degree in business; business or public administration; education; human services; nutrition; psychology; public or non-profit management; social work; or sociology AND one year of full-time qualifying experience;**
Or 2. a bachelor’s degree in business; business or public administration; education; human services; nutrition; psychology; public or non-profit management; social work; or sociology AND two years of full-time qualifying experience;**
Or 3. an associate’s degree in business; business or public administration; education; human services; nutrition; psychology; public or non-profit management; social work; or sociology AND four years of full-time qualifying experience;**
Or 4. six years of full-time qualifying experience.**
**Qualifying Experience: Experience in two or more of the following activities: administering, monitoring, or evaluating*** human services programs for economically or socially disadvantaged individuals and families in such areas as health, nutrition, housing, economic development or education.
***For the purposes of this examination, administering, monitoring, or evaluating human services programs is defined as having responsibility for directing, organizing, AND controlling the program and/or supervising the professional staff who directly implement the program.
55 B/C QUALIFICATIONS:
Individuals certified eligible for the 55 B/C program under the Governor's Program to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities pursuant to Section 55 B/C of the Civil Service Law will also be considered. Please provide a copy of your letter of eligibility with your response.
You must meet the open competitive qualifications from the most recent examination announcement. The open competitive minimum qualifications are: a master’s or higher degree in business; business or public administration; education; human services; nutrition; psychology; public or non-profit management; social work; or sociology AND one year of full-time qualifying experience;**
Or 2. a bachelor’s degree in business; business or public administration; education; human services; nutrition; psychology; public or non-profit management; social work; or sociology AND two years of full-time qualifying experience;**
Or 3. an associate’s degree in business; business or public administration; education; human services; nutrition; psychology; public or non-profit management; social work; or sociology AND four years of full-time qualifying experience;**
Or 4. six years of full-time qualifying experience.**
**Qualifying Experience: Experience in two or more of the following activities: administering, monitoring, or evaluating*** human services programs for economically or socially disadvantaged individuals and families in such areas as health, nutrition, housing, economic development or education.
***For the purposes of this examination, administering, monitoring, or evaluating human services programs is defined as having responsibility for directing, organizing, AND controlling the program and/or supervising the professional staff who directly implement the program.
Duties Description The Community Services Program Analyst 1 duties will include but are not limited to the following:
• Performs field monitoring and provide technical assistance to agencies receiving Community Services Block Grant funds, including developing agency monitoring plans.
• Performs on-site visits to assess agency performance and compliance with statutes, regulations, policies and procedures, and provide technical assistance to address identified barriers to program success.
• Review applications, contracts, amendments, reports and other documents.
• Represents the Department of State at agency functions; and preparing various narrative and statistical reports that substantiate observations, findings and recommendations.
• The Community Services Program Analyst 1 may be required to travel regularly to agencies in different counties, including attendance to board and other meetings on evenings and weekends.
• Under the general direction of the Community Services Program Analyst 2, provide field services to assigned agencies or performs administrative support activities having Statewide implications.
• When assigned to a field office, an incumbent develops Individual Monitoring Plans (IMP), which include the month, purpose and expected result of site visits for each assigned grantee; conducts Grantee Service Contact Report (GSCR) according to processes, procedures and schedules.
• Performs on-site visits to determine actions required by grantees to ensure that programs comply with statutes, regulations, policies and procedures; assesses progress made toward expected goals and outcomes; identifies barriers to achieving the desired goals and outcomes stated in the grantee approved Work Plan.
• Develops the process for providing or obtaining training and technical assistance to ensure improvement.
• Prepares program certificates for payment processing; conducts refund conferences to determine eligibility; attends agency board meetings to verify attendance.
• Assists grantees in developing disaster preparedness plans; provides assistance during and after emergencies or disasters.
• Collects and reviews applications, contracts, amendments, reports and other documents; interprets laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures governing funds received by grantees.
Additional Comments The Department of State is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other category protected by law.
We are happy to provide reasonable and religious accommodations during the hiring process for those in need. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please send a request to HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov.
All Department of State employees may be required to be tested weekly for COVID-19 unless they are fully vaccinated. Employees who are vaccinated must provide proof of vaccination status through a secure online portal.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov
Address
99 Washington Avenue, Suite 1150
Notes on ApplyingIf you are interested and meet the minimum qualifications above, email your cover letter, and resume to HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov. Please include Title, Location and Vacancy ID # you are applying for in the subject line of your email.