Program Aide (NY HELPS) - Saratoga Region

Minimum Qualifications

NON-COMPETITIVE NY HELPS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).*

To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55-b/c, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:

Three years of experience performing clerical, keyboarding, or paraprofessional work in an office environment.

55 b/c: This position is eligible for 55b/c appointment, and candidates with 55b/c eligibility are encouraged to apply. To be eligible for a 55b/c appointment, candidate must be currently enrolled in the Civil Service 55b/c program. Information about the 55b/c program can be found here: https://www.cs.ny.gov/rp55/

Competitive Qualifications

Eligible for a lateral transfer or eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law by having one year of permanent competitive service in an appropriate title. Information regarding transfer eligibility is available on the Civil Service Career Mobility Office website at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/.

OR

Reachable on the appropriate eligible list in Saratoga Springs.

52.7 Non-Competitive Promotion (NCP) Qualifications:

To be eligible for NCP, candidates must be in the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation promotion field and have at least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service in an office assistant, clerical, keyboarding, or paraprofessional title allocated to Grade 6 or higher. If 3 or fewer qualified NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation eligible promotional employees respond to this posting, Civil Service may approve the permanent appointment of one of the qualified employees without further examination.

Note: Non-competitive refers to not competing in an examination; the appointment will be competitive.

*NY HELPS PROGRAM:

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a permanent non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of 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.

Duties Description

The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) is a state agency within the Executive Department that is responsible for the care and management of 35 state historic sites and 180 parks. Collectively, these public facilities provide both residents and visitors access to natural, historic, and scenic resources with opportunities for outdoor recreation and places to learn about New York’s rich cultural heritage. If you have good computer skills, are organized, are a good communicator, and want to work with a great group of professionals, then come JOIN OUR TEAM!

Perform paraprofessional duties and provide program and technical assistance for one or more professional or technical positions.

Duties may include: preparing routine correspondence, collecting and analyzing data, assisting in the preparation, review and evaluation of a variety of reports and records, making routine determinations of compliance with agency rules and regulations, and training and supervising subordinate staff.

Additional duties will be discussed in detail during the interview.

Operational Needs:

• Must have experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must be able to communicate through written and verbal means, be fluent with Microsoft Office software including Word and Excel,
• be available to travel during the work day to facilities to conduct audits (travel will be rare),
• must possess and maintain a valid license,
• must practice and abide by a very high level of confidentiality.
• Provide excellent customer service.

Additional Comments

To be considered for this position, a review of your state history is needed. Please provide the last four digits of your social security number in your email response or on your resume. If you are not comfortable providing this information in your response, a representative from our office may contact you.

Benefits:

The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation offers a generous benefits package that includes but is not limited to:

Paid Time Off:

• CSEA: 44 days - 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays.

Health Care Benefits:

• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs.
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.
Additional Benefits:

• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Paid Parental / Family Leave

To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx.

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

Closing Date/Time: 07/31/24

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