Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 04/24/26
Applications Due: 05/09/26
Vacancy ID: 214739
Position Information
NY HELPYes
AgencyGeneral Services, Office of
TitleAdministrative Specialist 1 (NY HELPS) - VID 214739
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Salary GradeNS
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $53764 to $85138 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 7:30 AM
To 3:30 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? Yes
Location
County Albany
Street Address 32nd floor, Corning Tower
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12242
Job Specifics
Duties Description The chosen candidate will perform a wide variety of administrative and insurance related activities, including, but not limited to:
• assist in reviewing insurance requirements against insurance policy documentation to ensure compliance with contract terms,
• process certificates of insurance and endorsement requests, process invoices for payment, and follow up on overdue invoices,
• compile data and prepare reports, track expiring certificates and policies,
• Manage the shared email box; manage the main BRIM phone line, and collect, review, and distribute mail daily.
• Track policy payments, distribute claim checks, and track and process SFS billings.
• Perform other duties and special projects as required.
Note:
*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.
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:
Six years of experience performing or overseeing budget, human resources, and business services activities for an organization or program.
Administrative Specialist level:
• Administrative Specialist Trainee 1 (equated to SG-14): Four years of experience.
• Administrative Specialist Trainee 2 (equated to SG-16): Five years of experience.
• Administrative Specialist 1, SG-18: Six years of experience.
Substitutions: An associate’s degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.
OR
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 11 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 52.6, 70.1, or 70.4 of the Civil Service Law.
70.4 Transfer: Candidates must have one year or more of qualifying permanent service at the Grade 11 or above AND possession of a bachelor’s degree; AND standing on the Professional Careers Opportunities (PCO) or Public Administration Traineeship Transition (PATT) eligible lists.
PCO Candidates: Individuals with a score of 100 or above on the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) eligible list are encouraged to apply.
Successful completion of a two-year traineeship leads to appointment as an Administrative Specialist 1, SG-18.
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 The Office of General Services (OGS) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants from all communities to apply.
For a full version of OGS’s EEO/AA statement and benefits joining Team #OneOGS, please visit http://www.ogs.ny.gov/employment.
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/AG
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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