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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 07/16/25

Applications Due07/26/25

Vacancy ID192521

NY HELPNo

AgencyTemporary and Disability Assistance, Office of

TitleProgram Aide

Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary Grade13

Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $53413 to $65061 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? Yes

County Albany

Street Address Employment and Income Support Programs

40 North Pearl St.

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12243

Duties Description This position will be reporting directly to the Assistant Deputy Commissioner of Employment and Income Support Programs (EISP).

Duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide direct administrative support for the Assistant Deputy Commissioner of EISP;

• Serve as a central support for managing Upstate Systems Bureau (USB) tasks and updating documentation;

• Administrative support including processing General Information Systems (GIS) messages and other time sensitive material for local district;

• Provide Client Notice Systems (CNS) reprints and manage subscription service;

• Provide backup for other EISP support staff; and

• Assist with other tasks as needed, including, but not limited to, gaining knowledge of USB systems, attending meetings, and provide support for the Integrated Eligibility System (IES) transformation.

Minimum Qualifications Eligible for a lateral transfer or eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law by having one year of permanent competitive service in an appropriate title. Information regarding transfer eligibility is available on the Civil Service Career Mobility Office website at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/

OR

Reachable on the appropriate eligible list in Albany.

Additional Comments A full-time contingent permanent appointment will be made. If certified by Civil Service, mandatory reemployment list candidates must be considered first for appointment to this title. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Your resume must indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Non-specific submissions may be disqualified from further consideration if the information you provide does not meet the minimum qualifications.

Interested candidates should send an email with their resume attached to jobpostings@otda.ny.gov and reference posting #25-127. DO NOT REFERENCE THE VACANCY ID NUMBER.

NYS OTDA seeks to promote a diverse workforce that is a representation of the various cultures, voices, backgrounds, ideas, and talents of the citizens and communities that we serve. We actively solicit and encourage applications from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (“BIPOC”); LGBTQIA+ individuals; women; people with disabilities; and military veterans.

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

Name Recruitment Unit

Telephone

Fax

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.

Interested candidates should send an email with their resume attached tojobpostings@otda.ny.gov and reference posting #25-127. DO NOT REFERENCE THE VACANCY ID NUMBER.

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 OTDA's designee for reasonable accommodation at (518) 474-7284.

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