Review Vacancy
AgencyChildren & Family Services, Office of
TitleAdministrative Assistant 1/Trainee 1/2
Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $42226 to $53187 Annually
Minimum Qualifications One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in this title or in a title eligible for 70.1 transfer.
Please note: A keyboarding test may be required before appointment.
This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.
Duties Description Specific duties of this position include but are not limited to the following
Assesses propriety of purchase orders against procedural norms that are established by OCFS and Control Agency Guidelines. This task includes the following functions:
? Interprets and/or utilizes OGS term contracts, filed requirements, preferred sources, special awards/agency purchase guidelines to effect or audit procurements.
? Assesses appropriate procurement methods.
? Initiates informational contacts with control agencies.
? Proofreads/reviews typed copy of purchase orders for completeness and accuracy.
? Reviews appropriate charge coding for accuracy.
Provides purchasing information and assistance to facility/program, business or administrative staff in the areas of: Appropriate procurement methods, control agency approval processes, control agency/ OCFS procedural or policy revision.
Acts as Central Office resource for training of new staff in the Purchasing process; vendor, purchasing or procedural problem resolution.
Conducts general communications (oral and written) with program and facility staff, vendors, control agencies and other OCFS staff.
Audits direct pay claims for appropriateness and conformity with State Finance Law.
Audits Credit Card statements on a monthly basis to verify accuracy and appropriateness of charges, requesting justification and documentation when necessary.
Additional duties will be discussed during the interview.
Additional Comments Transfers accepted for Administrative Assistant 1/Trainee 1 & Trainee 2, salary and appointment grade level dependent upon qualifications of candidate at time of appointment
A two year traineeship (Administrative Assistant Trainee 1 & 2 NS= Grade 8 and 10 and leading to Administrative Assistant 1, Grade 11) is available.
Trainees will be required to take four mandatory courses the first year of the traineeship and four elective courses in the second year of the traineeship in four competency areas through the CSEA Partnership, or equivalent offerings through another entity as determined by the agency.
All trainees are required to successfully complete all courses before advancing to the Administrative Assistant 1, G-11.
Background Investigation Requirements:
1) All prospective employees will be investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC), which includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee’s employment application, may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information, and may be required to pay any necessary fees.
2) All prospective employees will be screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees will be required to pay any necessary fees.
3) For Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) prospective appointees will be checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. OCFS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. OCFS is committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity. It is the policy of OCFS to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the position for which they are applying or for which they are employed. OCFS does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under title I of the ADA.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name New York State Office of Children and Family Services
Email Address eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov
Address
Street Bureau of Personnel - MED
52 Washington Street, 231 North
Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should e-mail their resume and letter of interest to eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov You MUST include the Vacancy number of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. In order to qualify you for the position when you have current or prior New York State employment, you may be contacted by OCFS Personnel for your social security number to confirm your employment history.