Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 11/17/25
Applications Due: 11/28/25
Vacancy ID: 202749
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyOffice of Cannabis Management
TitleLicensing Services Clerk (NY HELPS) - VID 202749
Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide
Salary Grade09
Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $36262 to $52413 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 8 AM
To 5 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? Yes
Location
County Albany
Street Address 1220 Washington Ave. Bldg 9
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12226
Job Specifics
Duties Description The incumbent of this position will work in the Licensing Section of the Operations Unit and will process licensing applications and renewals and answer basic questions related to the licensing application process. The incumbent will review applications to verify authenticity, acceptability and accuracy of documents submitted.
Duties include but may not be limited to:
• Answer written, telephone, or face-to-face questions related to the licensing process and requirements for prospective applicants and the general public.
• Review applications for completeness and follow up with applicant to correct any deficiencies.
• Elevate questionable applications or documents to a supervisor or appropriate unit area.
• Read and interpret rules and regulations governing the license and issuance process.
• Search records to determine the license status and history of individuals and corporations. Provide information to applicants as requested.
• Assist applicants in completing and submitting applications.
• Electronically preserve documentary records as needed. Maintain records for the required retention periods and then purge outdated records.
• Complete other special tasks, as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS)* and applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications to be considered for this position:
This title includes a traineeship opportunity, and applicants will be appointed to the appropriate level** based on their experience and education.
Required experience: one year of experience reviewing and processing applications for licensure in professional and technical occupations.
**Licensing Services Clerk traineeship level requirements:
• Licensing Services Clerk Trainee (equated to SG-6): no minimum education or experience requirements.
• Licensing Services Clerk, SG-9: one year of required experience.
Applicants may also be appointed to this position if currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title OR are a current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service in a position allocated to a Grade 7 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
NOTE: IN ORDER TO AWARD THE PROPER CREDIT FOR WORK EXPERIENCE, RESUMES MUST INCLUDE MONTH AND YEAR FOR START AND END DATES. IF ANY OF THIS EXPERIENCE IS LESS THAN FULL TIME YOU MUST INDICATE THE AVERAGE NUMBER OF HOURS WORKED PER WEEK.
Additional Comments *There is no examination required for appointment to a NY HELPS position. Candidates hired via NY HELPS will be appointed on a permanent non-competitive basis and will begin a probationary period.
At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected that NY HELPS employees will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to take an exam. Employees will then be afforded with all the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants for all communities to apply. For a full version of OCM’s EEO/AA statement and benefits of joining OCM, please visit: About | Office of Cannabis Management (ny.gov).
NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
How to Apply
Name Human Resources/JHG
Telephone 518-473-5282
Fax 518-486-1631
Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM
31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12242
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter to HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications along with the month/year and, if less than full time, the average hours worked per week for each position listed. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.
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