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AgencyState, Department of

TitleImmigrant Community Specialist 1, SG-18 - Vacancy ID# 214622

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $66951 to $85138 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 35%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County New York

Street Address 123 William Street

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10038

Duties Description The Office for New Americans (ONA) was established to assist newcomers to New York State who are eager to contribute to our economy and become part of the family of New York State. ONA helps New Americans fully participate in New York State civic and economic life. As we amend current grants and add new ones to meet the needs of new Americans across the state during this time of continuous changing federal immigration policy. The ONA Program Analyst (Immigrant Community Specialist 1) will report to an ONA Senior Analyst. The primary duties of the Immigration Community Specialist 1 will include the following:

• Monitor various contractual documents and prepare periodic compliance reports of unit activities for review. Ensures that procedures for providing services to target recipients are monitored and adjusted to ensure the smooth flow of work which will include thorough site visits.
• Respond to requests for information from new Americans, service providers, public officials and the general public. May meet directly with individuals or groups to provide information and answer questions.
• Provide information on and referral of immigration issues including U.S. citizenship and temporary assistance programs and services. Help develop partnerships across the ONA network and state agencies and identify areas of growth for immigrant communities.
• Assist in the coordination of immigration workshops throughout New York State. Target outreach to new immigrant populations, based on most current census and resettlement data available.
• Provide ombudsman services to immigrants. Respond to constituent calls and letters regarding immigration matters and other concerns. Follow-up with appropriate federal, state and local agencies.
• Provide referrals to Citizenship contract providers for legal immigration assistance. Direct legal assistance to immigrants to assist with their transition to life in the United States.
• Assist with services to immigrants and other new Americans with other agencies. Ensures the availability of social and economic assistance to new Americans and their families.
• Provide technical assistance and professional development opportunities for the organizations ONA is contracting with.
• Other duties as applicable.

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Non-Competitive: Six years of experience providing assistance to or helping constituents, clients or citizens understand and participate in public and private programs, one year of which must have been in human services and/or the attainment of United States citizenship. Fluency in speaking, reading, writing and oral comprehension of an appropriate language is required. Candidates must be able to communicate at a native level of fluency and demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to cultural issues and nuances.

Substitution:
A Bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of the required experience. A master’s degree may substitute for five years of the required experience.

55 B/C APPOINTMENT: This position is eligible for 55B/C designation and candidates with 55B/C eligibility are encouraged to apply. Candidates must meet any open competitive minimum qualifications and must submit their current 55B/C eligibility letter along with their application.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Work experience working with immigrant populations.
• Work experience working with contract / grant compliance or monitoring.

It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.

Additional Comments The Department of State is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other category protected by law.

We are happy to provide reasonable and religious accommodations during the hiring process for those in need. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please send a request to HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov.

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: The Department of State employees may be approved for a maximum of 50% telecommuting, however, they are required to apply and obtain approval through management in accordance with The Department of State Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

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

Name Human Resources / SK

Telephone 518-474-2752

Fax 518-402-3656

Email Address HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov

Address

Street 99 Washington Avenue

Suite 1150

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12231

Notes on Applying*Positions located within the New York City metropolitan area, as well as Suffolk, Nassau, Rockland, and Westchester Counties, are also eligible to receive an additional $4,000 annual downstate adjustment.

If you are interested and meet the minimum qualifications above, email your cover letter, resume, degree/transcript, and New York State Part 1 Application (https://dos.ny.gov/employment-opportunities) to HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov. Please include Title, Location and Vacancy ID # you are applying for in the subject line of your email.