Review Vacancy
AgencyInformation Technology Services, Office of
TitleAdministrative Specialist 1/Trainee 1, Ref. #13025
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $61423 to $76218 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Open to NYS employees with one year of permanent competitive service as an Administrative Specialist 1 OR in a title G-16 or above deemed administrative under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law OR in a title G-16 or above appropriate for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.
Qualifications for Administrative Specialist Trainee 1, NS:
Also open to NYS employees in a title designated appropriate for Section 70.1 transfer to the title of Administrative Specialist Trainee 1 or Administrative Specialist Trainee 2.
Candidates with at least one year of permanent competitive service in a title allocated to G-11 or higher who have standing on the PCO eligible list, or who have a bachelor’s degree and are active on the PATT eligible list may be eligible for transfer under the provisions of Section 70.4 of the Civil Service Law.
Candidates eligible for consideration under the Governor's Program to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities pursuant to Section 55-b/c of the Civil Service Law will also be considered. Individuals certified eligible for the 55-b/c program must possess a bachelor's degree to meet the education qualifications. Please provide a copy of your letter of eligibility and a copy of your unofficial transcript with your response.
Salary range above applies to candidates appointed to Administrative Specialist 1, G-18. The hiring rate for candidates appointed to Administrative Specialist Trainee 1 starts at $47,039 and is based on the candidate's salary at the time of hire. Candidates hired into the traineeship will be advanced to Administrative Specialist 1 upon the successful completion of a two-year traineeship.
Note: If you are on the examination eligible list for the position title in this location, you do not need to respond to this posting unless you are also eligible for appointment by one of the qualifications listed below. Candidates must be reachable on the current eligible list certification for this title in order to be list appointed. Please respond to all eligible list canvasses received.
Duties Description The Administrative Specialist 1 will be assigned to the Background Check Unit of the Administration Bureau in Division of Finance and will act as an Administrative Specialist responsible for handling highly sensitive and confidential information while conducting follow up with the parties involved pertaining to the background checks that have stalled. This procedure is an integral part of the onboarding of ITS staff. To ensure agency IT services are met, the following duties will be performed:
• Ensures prospective candidates for ITS employment, including contractors, undergo a criminal background check
• Monitors the unit’s SharePoint site, shared mailbox, and ITSM ticket system and responds to questions regarding the process
• Informs candidates and hiring managers of background check statuses
• Processes deactivation requests when employees or consultants are offboarded
• Reviews the Security Background Documents submitted by candidates and required by the NY State Police
• Tracks results from the Department of Criminal Justice and the New York State Police and transfers that information to the unit’s main tracker
• Participates in SLMS training required to maintain the knowledge needed to perform duties
Additional Comments Background check and fingerprinting are required.
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.
Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Office of General Services, Human Resources Management
26th Floor, Corning Tower, ESP
Notes on ApplyingTo apply, please send a cover letter and resume and indicate that you are applying for Administrative Specialist/Trainee 1, Ref. #13025. In your cover letter, please clearly indicate how you qualify for this position.
Your Social Security number may be required in order to confirm your eligibility.