Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyState Comptroller, Office of the

TitleProgram Outreach Specialist 1, (SG-18)(NYHELPS) Item# 05734

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade17

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

Salary RangeFrom $66951 to $85138 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 25%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 7 AM

To 5:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Kings

Street Address 230 Jay Street

5th Floor

City Brooklyn

StateNY

Zip Code11201

Job Specifics

Duties Description As a Program Outreach Specialist 1, you may report to a Program Outreach Specialist 2 or to higher-level program or agency administrative staff, perform various professional duties in implementing, developing, and evaluating outreach and public relations efforts relating to State programs. Duties may include maintaining ongoing communications with business and community associations and groups to publicize agency programs; provide on-site training and technical assistance to local districts and providers in advertising outreach methodologies and programs; assist higher level Program Outreach Specialists or other higher-level staff in the development of various public relations efforts to raise interest and encourage participation in the various programs; evaluate ongoing advertising campaigns to determine that project standards are being met or may be met; assist in the design, development, and implementation of evaluation devices to determine the effectiveness of outreach activities; perform other duties as required.
This position includes duties such as researching and identifying populations of individuals and businesses who have unclaimed funds; Participating in the development and dissemination of informational and publicity materials to publicize unclaimed funds and encourage claims; Creating, scheduling, organizing, promoting and attending outreach activities, including conferences, workshops and other public events to promote unclaimed funds and encourage claims.

Minimum Qualifications Do you want a career with a purpose that provides work/life balance? Apply today to join the Office of the New York State Comptroller.

No Civil Service exam required under the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) Program:

Non-Competitive Qualifications for appointment under the NY HELPS Program:
For appointment to a Program Outreach Specialist 1 (SG-18), you must have:
• Six years of professional experience in a position where the primary (50% or more of the time) responsibility was the extensive promotion and representation of programs and services for public and/or private organizations for the purpose of increasing participation in, or utilization of, these programs and services.
Education Substitution:
• A bachelor’s degree may be substituted for up to four years of the above experience.
• An associate’s degree may be substituted for up to two years of the above experience.
Qualifying professional experience includes, but is not limited to professional experience in corporate, not for profit, private organizations and governmental agency public relations; advertising; marketing, or promotion of public programs and services. Duties must have included creating, scheduling, organizing, and promoting outreach activities*, including conferences, workshops, training sessions and other public events, to promote agency programs to target populations.
*For the purpose of this vacancy, an outreach activity is any activity which promotes and educates or informs the public about existing or new programs and services to populations who might not otherwise have access to those programs and services of an agency or organization.
Examples of Non-Qualifying Experience: Experience primarily in or restricted to administrative assistance, art/graphic design or copywriting, recruitment and placement services, provision of program information and other direct contact with clients or potential clients of program services and direct customer sales.
Competitive Minimum Qualifications:
You must be currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title or eligible to transfer to this title under Section 70.1, 52.6, or 70.4 of the Civil Service Law.

For 70.1, 52.6, or 70.4 transfer to a Program Outreach Specialist 1, salary grade
(SG)-18, you must have one year of permanent competitive, or 55-b/55-c service in an
approved title for transfer allocated to an SG-16 or above.

To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website: Career Mobility Office » GOT-IT (ny.gov)

Appointments via transfer must not result in a second, consecutive transfer with an advancement of more than two S-grades or one M-grade.

55b/55c Program appointment:
This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. For more information on this program, please visit the NYS Department of Civil Service website, 55b/c Recruitment Resources Center (ny.gov)

Additional Comments Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Bilingual
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience working in a team
• Experience working with the general public
• Experience conducting conferences, workshops or public events

Telecommuting: The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agency’s mission and operational needs. Generally, employees new to OSC will be restricted from telecommuting for at least 8 calendar weeks. After the initial 8 calendar week restriction, if an employee’s primary residence location, duties, and work performance are aligned with telecommuting and operational needs they may be allowed to do so. Generally, OSC employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period but may be approved to telecommute less.

Reasonable Accommodation: The NYS Office of the State Comptroller provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Division of Human Resources at (518) 474-1924.

Equal Opportunity Employment: The Office of the NYS Comptroller values a workforce with a broad, diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives. All employees are expected to contribute to a professional environment focused on self-evaluation and improvement, as well as acceptance and support of coworkers.

The Office of the State Comptroller does not participate in E-Verify or sponsor visa applications.

OSC offers competitive salaries and benefits, and opportunities for advancement, continuing education, and professional development. We provide a professional environment where employees are encouraged to push themselves while maintaining work-life balance. Our generous benefits package includes:
• A state pension with vesting after five years’ service
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance available to all employees and their dependents
• Flexible spending accounts for dependent and health care
• Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP), allowing eligible employees to exchange previously accrued leave in return for a credit to be applied toward their health insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• Holiday and paid time off
• Shift and geographic pay differentials
• A committed continuous learning environment
• Informational Brown Bag sessions
• Wellness at Work Programs to promote employee health and wellness
• OSC Mentoring Program to network, contribute, and provide an opportunity to strengthen competencies in a variety of areas
• And much more

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

How to Apply

Name Jaylin Frese

Telephone 518) 474-1924

Fax (518) 486-6723

Email Address Jobs@osc.ny.gov

Address

Street Office of the New York State Comptroller, Division of Human Resources

110 State Street, 12th Floor

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12236

 

Notes on ApplyingSubmit a clear, concise cover letter and resume stating how you meet the minimum qualifications for this title. To apply, copy and paste the following link into your browser:

https://gen-oscstateofny-prd.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=H3

Items included: 05734, 05735, 05736, 05737

Reference Item #05734(Multiple)-JCF on your cover letter for proper routing.

Unofficial transcripts and/or templates will be required for certain positions. Documents must be sent as unlocked and accessible attachments.
If you have questions about this vacancy, please contact this Division representative:
Division Contact: Jessica Hill
Email Address: ooo_staffing@osc.ny.gov