Review Vacancy
AgencyEducation Department, State
TitleEducation Finance Specialist 2 (Open to current NYS employees only), Box OEP-345/04105
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $90582 to $114585 Annually
Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Education Policy is seeking candidates for an Education Finance Specialist 2 position in the Office of Religious and Independent School Support (ORISS). ORISS serves students attending more than 1,800 state-recognized religious and independent schools throughout New York State. The office provides on-site school visits, opportunities for curriculum improvement and professional development, technical assistance, and other support services. ORISS also administers and oversees federal and State aid programs serving religious and independent schools.
The Education Finance Specialist 2 will primarily support the fiscal administration, review, and oversight of programs that reimburse religious and independent schools for eligible costs. These programs include:
• Mandated Services Aid and Comprehensive Attendance Policy (MSA/CAP)
• Academic Intervention Services for Nonpublic Schools (AIS)
• Mathematics, Science, and Technology Teachers in Religious and Independent Schools Grant (MST)
• Art & Music Teacher Salary Reimbursement Grant (AMTS)
• Nonpublic School Safety Equipment (NPSE) Grant
• 4201
• Title funding
• Professional Development and Resource Center (PDRC)
• Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs)
Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Oversee and administer one or more ORISS fiscal programs with statewide responsibility. Interpret and apply State and federal laws, regulations, guidelines, and program requirements; implement program and policy changes; develop and maintain fiscal procedures and business rules; and coordinate annual application, allocation, award, and payment activities. As needed, will represent the agency on advisory boards, and work teams;
• Oversee the review and processing of claims, award calculations, payments, and vouchers. Develop and maintain procedures and internal controls to promote the accurate, consistent, and timely administration of program funds;
• Review and analyze fiscal-program data; monitor expenditures and funding allocations; prepare fiscal projections, reports, and recommendations; and provide fiscal information to support program and management decisions. Maintain fiscal records in accordance with applicable requirements;
• Collaborate with NYSED information technology staff to develop, test, troubleshoot, and improve program applications, databases, fiscal business rules, and related processes. Investigate discrepancies, identify causes, and recommend and implement corrective actions and internal controls;
• Maintain working knowledge of applicable statutes, regulations, guidance, and established internal program procedures. Review program records, fiscal procedures, internal controls, and business processes to determine compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and program requirements. Identify fiscal and operational risks and recommend improvements to strengthen program integrity, accountability, and efficiency;
• Review and monitor fiscal-program accounts and coordinate fiscal matters with Department staff and appropriate State entities;
• Provide technical assistance, guidance, and training to schools, and other stakeholders regarding program requirements, applications, funding allocations, claims, and payments. Prepare and deliver presentations and other program materials, as needed; and
• Supervise and train assigned staff, including an Education Finance Specialist 1 (G-18) and as assigned, paraprofessional, temporary, and overtime staff. Assign and review work, provide guidance, establish priorities, and ensure the accurate and timely completion of assignments.
Minimum Qualifications Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Education Finance Specialist 2.
Eligible List Appointment: Candidates must be reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for this title. If you are on the Civil Service eligible list for this title, you may receive a canvass letter. You must complete and return it as instructed on the letter.
Section 70.1 Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-21 or above deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
Section 52.6 Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title allocated SG-21 or higher eligible to transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.
For information regarding the transfer options of your current title, please visit the Civil Service Career Mobility Office Website. https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-search/index.cfm
Provisional Appointment: In the absence of an eligible list with three or more candidates willing to accept a position, a temporary provisional appointment may be considered. For provisional appointment, candidates must be a current New York State Education Department employee AND have one year of service as an Education Finance Specialist 1. Provisional candidates must take the examination for Education Finance Specialist 2 when it is next offered, and must be reachable on the resulting eligible list to maintain employment.
It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.
Additional Comments This will be a permanent appointment or a temporary provisional appointment. Provisional candidates must take the examination for Education Finance Specialist 2 when it is next offered and must be reachable on the resulting eligible list to maintain employment. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. This position allows for the opportunity to telecommute up to 30% each bi-weekly pay period and is granted at the discretion of the supervisor and the appointing office.
This position leads to a maximum salary of $114,585 based on annual performance advances. For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.
New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights 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, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records.
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Generous benefits of working for New York State, including, but not limited to, the following:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service.
• Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA/NYSCOPBA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C.
• Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.
Health Care Benefits
• Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs.
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.
Additional Benefits
• Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply).
• NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan.
• Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only).
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Opportunities for telecommuting.
• Eligibility for various life insurance options.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Office of Human Resources Management
Email Address OEPJobs@nysed.gov
Address
Street NYS Education Department
89 Washington Avenue, Room 528 EB
Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by November 13, 2026, to OEPJobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (OEP-345/04105) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.