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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 02/25/25

Applications Due03/12/25

Vacancy ID181505

NY HELPNo

AgencyTaxation & Finance, State

TitleProgram Aide

Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary Grade13

Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $51857 to $63169 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 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 299 Old Niskayuna Rd (Wade Rd)

City Latham

StateNY

Zip Code12110

Duties Description The incumbent will perform a variety of paraprofessional activities that support the Disclosure and Government Exchange unit. Included among those activities are the following essential functions:

Support the unit in day-to-day activities

Provide backup for administrative duties

Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills

Enter and access information on the unit’s inventory databases housed in Microsoft Access

Research taxpayer accounts and produce documentation by using various software, mainframe applications, and the internet

Track and analyze statistical data to populate reports, charts, and spreadsheets

Supervise subordinate staff responsible for carrying out support services for the unit

Update the unit’s intranet page and various SharePoint pages

Review incoming documentation requests for completeness and respond appropriately

Demonstrate attention to detail and the ability to effectively prioritize work

Assist in analysis, development, implementation, and testing of the unit’s software and databases

Assist in annual testing of internal controls

Proofread and verify the accuracy of outgoing correspondence

Adhere to the department’s Code of Conduct and the Secrecy Provisions of the New York State Tax Law

Adhere to the department’s time and attendance rules and regulations

Minimum Qualifications COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Current NYS employee eligible for 70.1 transfer under Civil Service Laws, Rules and Regulations

OR

Active and reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for this title and location.

Additional Comments New York State is an equal opportunity employer. It's the policy of the state of New York to provide for and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or an arrest or criminal conviction record unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

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

Name Anjuli Barcomb

Telephone 518-530-4639

Fax

Email Address tax.sm.recruitmentteam2@tax.ny.gov

Address

Street WA Harriman State Campus

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12227

 

Notes on ApplyingQualified Candidates should submit a cover letter stating how they qualify with their resume to the email address above.

Please reference the vacancy ID number, Program Aide and OBMA (Office of Budget & Management Analysis) in the subject line of your response.

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