Review Vacancy
AgencyTemporary and Disability Assistance, Office of
TitleTemporary Assistance Specialist 1/Trainee 1
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $56604 to $71980 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Temporary Assistance Specialist 1 (SG-18):
Eligible for a lateral transfer or eligible for a 70.1 transfer by having one year of permanent competitive service in an appropriate title;
OR
Temporary Assistance Specialist Trainee 1 (SG-NS):
Eligible for a lateral transfer or eligible for a 70.1 transfer by having one year of permanent competitive service in an appropriate title;
OR
Reachable on the appropriate eligible list in Albany.
Duties Description Under the Supervision of a Temporary Assistance Specialist 2, this vacancy is for a Temporary Assistance Specialist 1 G-18 position within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Bureau. A summary of the primary activities to be performed include:
• Reviewing, analyzing and developing SNAP policies and procedures. Preparing instructions for local districts and implementing policy and procedures;
• Responding to written and oral requests for information/ clarification from clients, districts, community-based organizations and other sources;
• Serving as liaison to local districts and providing districts with technical assistance on SNAP issues;
• Conducting SNAP program management reviews/monitoring of local districts SNAP operations as required;
• Preparing reports, identifying deficiencies and working with districts on corrective actions, including training, as necessary;
• Assisting with completing the work associated with SNAP-related initiatives and projects as needed, such as, but not limited to, Waivers, SNAP Source Book review and update, New York State's Combined Application Project (NYSCAP), myBenefits, myWorkspace, the development of the Integrated Eligibility Systems (IES) and NYC Process Re-engineering; and
• Assisting with completing the work associated with other Bureau activities as needed.
Additional Comments Appointment to this position is contingent upon Division of Budget approval to fill. A full-time, permanent appointment will be made. If certified by Civil Service, mandatory reemployment list candidates must be considered first for appointment to this title.
Starting salary for Trainee 1 is $42,986.
Candidates should reference posting #20-014 when submitting your application.
If submitting electronically, please reference posting #20-014 as part of your subject line.
This position meets the criteria for appointment under 55-b and 55-c of Civil Service Law.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address jobpostings@otda.ny.gov
Address
Street 40 North Pearl Street, 12B
Notes on ApplyingApplicants 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 and Diversity in Albany at (518) 473-8555.