Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyInformation Technology Services, Office of

TitleProject Assistant, Ref. #30812-16

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary GradeNS

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

Salary RangeFrom $79325 to $100342 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address 500 Balltown Road

City Schenectady

StateNY

Zip Code12304

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications • Seven (7) years of experience in Project Management, Business Systems Analysis, or related field.
• A Bachelor's degree will substitute for four (4) years of experience, a Master’s Degree will substitute for an additional year of service, a PH.D will substitute for an additional year.

Duties Description Under the direction of an upper-level Client Engagement Manager (CRM), the Project Assistant will be assigned to the Health and Human Services portfolio in the Portfolio Management bureau within the Chief Portfolio Office and will be responsible for assisting with projects, supervising staff, analyzing, and documenting existing processes, identifying areas of improvement, training, orientation and overall support of staff and projects for Services client agencies. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following.
• Work with development teams and cross-functional agency teams to guide projects through the lifecycle.
• Coordinate project tasks, including creation and review of project schedules, tasks, and communication plans
• Coordinate project meetings with various projects teams within ITS, business, other agencies and vendors.
• Perform analysis activities, gathering information to assist with projects including documentation of existing processes, identifying areas of improvements.
• Lead and facilitate team meetings, provide recommendations, identify risks, and facilitate reviews.
• Escalate any priority requests.
• Develop training plans and performance evaluations
• Perform a full range of supervisory duties,

Additional Comments Salary: To be determined, commensurate with experience.

This posting is to fill multiple positions.

We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, which includes:

• Choice of several low and competitive health insurance plans
• Dental & vision insurance at no additional cost
• Membership in the NYS Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Investment Plan
• Minimum of 13 vacation days per year
• 13 sick days per year
• 5 days of personal leave per year
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training & development opportunities

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

Contact Information

Name Jeff Memole

Telephone 518-473-5282

Fax 518-402-4924

Email Address HRResumes@ogs.ny.gov

Address

Street Empire State Plaza, Corning Tower, Floor 26

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12242

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter, and indicate that you are applying for Project Assistant Ref #30812-16. Please specify in your cover letter how you meet the minimum qualifications.