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AgencyTemporary and Disability Assistance, Office of

TitleTemporary Assistance Specialist 1/Trainee 1

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $56604 to $71980 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? No

County New York

Street Address 317 Lenox Avenue

City Harlem

StateNY

Zip Code10027

Minimum Qualifications Temporary Assistance Specialist 1, SG-18:
Eligible for a lateral transfer, or a 70.1 transfer by having one year of permanent competitive or 55 b/c service in an appropriate title.

OR

Temporary Assistance Specialist Trainee 1, SG-NS:
Eligible for a lateral transfer, or a 70.1 transfer by having one year of permanent competitive or 55 b/c service in an appropriate title.

OR

Reachable on the appropriate eligible list(s) in Harlem.

Duties Description This full-time Temporary Assistance Specialist 1 position is located in the Harlem/Metro office of Employment and Income Support Programs (EISP).

Duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Conducting Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Management Evaluation Reviews as required by federal and state regulations;

• Writing TANF Reports detailing findings, actions taken and required Corrective Action;

• Writing SNAP Management Evaluation Review reports detailing findings, actions, taken and Corrective Action Plans;

• Handling telephone complaints from clients, advocates, and other entities;

• Handling written inquiries and complaints from clients, advocates, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), etc. for New York City clients; and

• Providing assistance as needed with disaster initiatives.

Additional Comments Appointment to this position is contingent upon Division of the Budget approval to fill. A full-time, permanent or contingent permanent appointment will be made. If certified by Civil Service, mandatory reemployment list candidates must be considered first for appointment to this title.

Salary for Trainee 1 is $42,986.

This position includes $3026 location pay.

***Candidates should reference posting #19-005 when submitting your application.*** If submitting electronically, please reference posting #19-005 as part of your subject line.

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

Name Recruitment Unit

Telephone (518) 402-3991

Fax (518) 474-9374

Email Address jobpostings@otda.ny.gov

Address

Street 40 North Pearl Street, 12B

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12243

Notes on ApplyingIf you wish to 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.

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 the Office of Equal Opportunity Development in Albany at (518) 473-8555 or in New York City at (212) 961-8216.