Review Vacancy
AgencyEducation Department, State
TitleEducation Finance Specialist 1, Education Finance Specialist Trainee 1, Box CFO-394/02313
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $56604 to $71980 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Education Finance Specialist 1.
Eligible List Appointment: Candidates who are reachable on the New York State Education Department’s Public Administration Trainee Transition (PATT) eligible list or the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) eligible list may be considered for appointment. 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 to Education Finance Specialist 1: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-16 or above deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. For more information regarding the transfer options of your current title, please visit the Civil Service Career Mobility Office Website.
Section 70.1 Transfer to Education Finance Specialist Trainee 1: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-13 or above deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. For more information regarding the transfer options of your current title, please visit the Civil Service Career Mobility Office Website.
Section 70.4 Transfer to Education Finance Specialist Trainee 1: Candidates may be eligible for nomination for Section 70.4 transfer to Education Finance Specialist Trainee 1 if they possess a bachelor’s degree AND have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-11 or higher AND have standing on the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) eligible list or the Public Administration Traineeship Transition (PATT) eligible list.
Duties Description The New York State Education Department is seeking candidates for an Education Finance Specialist 1 position in the Office of State Aid. This Office is responsible for the calculation, payment, verification and projection of approximately $25 billion in State funds annually distributed to school districts and Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) in support of public elementary and secondary education in New York State. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Assist in the annual update of data collection forms, automated edits, aid calculations and testing of programmed changes;
• Use the web-based State Aid Management Systems (SAMS) software program to perform the annual review of the 700 school district State Aid claim submissions, request additional information and explanation from districts when applicable, in order to accept data into SAMS for use in State Aid calculations and payments;
• Assist in the development and implementation of post-edit claim verification projects;
• Assist in the supervision and direction of payments for State Aid claims, which includes the calculation of mandated payments, preparation of the necessary documentation for programming the payment calculations, maintenance of all related accounting systems, and preparation of related appropriation of cash flow reports;
• Provide technical assistance to school administrators and other agency staff based on aid formulas, payment formulas, statute and regulations;
• Participate in the ongoing business process re-engineering and enhancement of SAMS, including the incorporation into SAMS of remaining paper and ancillary processes;
• Assist in the development and implementation of training and informational material for school districts and/or BOCES;
• Prepare reports using a variety of software tools for transmission to school districts and/or BOCES, NYS agencies and SED offices; and
• Supervise lower level professional and clerical staff, as needed.
Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a contingent permanent appointment. Promotions and transfers may change appointee’s negotiating unit. Applicants should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of degree and/or transcripts will be required for all candidates at the time of interview.
This position may be filled as a traineeship. The salary above applies to candidates appointed to Education Finance Specialist 1, SG-18. The hiring rate for candidates appointed to Education Finance Specialist Trainee 1 starts at $42,986 and, for current New York State employees, is based on the candidate’s salary at the time of hire. Candidates appointed at the trainee level will be required to successfully complete the traineeship in order to advance to the journey level title and salary.
*Leads to a maximum salary of $71,980 based on annual performance advances.
APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by January 3, 2019 to omsjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions preferred). You must include the Box number (CFO-394/02313) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Office of Human Resources Management
Email Address omsjobs@nysed.gov
Address
Street NYS Education Department
89 Washington Avenue, OHRM Room 528EB
Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by January 3, 2019 to omsjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions preferred). You must include the Box number (CFO-394/02313) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.