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NY HELP Yes

Agency Temporary and Disability Assistance, Office of

Title Management Specialist 1 or Trainee 1 or 2 (NY HELPS)

Occupational Category Financial, Accounting, Auditing

Salary Grade 18

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

Salary Range From $52198 to $82656 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 50%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Onondaga

Street Address Audit and Quality Improvement

333 East Washington Street

City Syracuse

State NY

Zip Code 13202

Duties Description The candidate must develop an in-depth knowledge of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and gain an understanding of the federal and state regulations that govern the program. The candidate will be required to learn about the SNAP Quality Control review process and develop the policy and technical skills necessary to accurately complete these reviews. The candidate will also learn and participate in various other projects such as compliance audits, eligibility reviews, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families - Maintenance of Effort (TANF/MOE) reporting, data matching reviews, and other duties as assigned. The specific responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:• Develop an understanding of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; • Develop a working knowledge of the SNAP Quality Control review process and objective; • Develop and maintain knowledge of other program areas, data sources and audit policies; • Perform SNAP Quality Control reviews and other audits; • Assist supervisor in developing controls, procedures, case review records and work papers; • Analyze data and develop audit findings and case determinations; • Submit findings/determinations for supervisory review and compile into narrative and/or statistical reports and summaries; • Communicate in a professional and respectful manner both orally and in writing with coworkers, supervisors, recipients, auditees and local district staff; • Discuss problems encountered and propose solutions to supervisory staff; • Develop and maintain a working knowledge of required computer systems (for example, Welfare Management System (WMS), Quality Control Information System (QCIS), and others as directed); and• Perform required administrative duties.

Minimum Qualifications NY HELPS: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, candidates may be hired via a non-competitive appointment if they meet the below NY HELPS minimum qualifications.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 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.NON-COMPETITIVE QUALIFICATIONS:For Trainee 1 level, a bachelor’s or higher degree.For Trainee 2 level, a bachelor's degree and one year of professional experience conducting comprehensive audits of the management, program, and fiscal affairs of local social services districts and of providers of health care or other services; and performing eligibility reviews of applicants for and recipients of public assistance for the purpose of determining compliance with Federal and State statutes, regulations, and billing protocols.For the Full Performance Level, a bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience conducting comprehensive audits of the management, program, and fiscal affairs of local social services districts and of providers of health care or other services; and performing eligibility reviews of applicants for and recipients of public assistance for the purpose of determining compliance with Federal and State statutes, regulations, and billing protocols.OR55 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 and must meet the minimum qualifications listed above. 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/.ORReachable on the appropriate eligible list in Syracuse.

Additional Comments A full-time permanent or contingent-permanent appointment will be made. This position may require less than 50% travel. If certified by Civil Service, mandatory reemployment list candidates must be considered first for appointment to this title. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Your resume must indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Non-specific submissions may be disqualified from further consideration if the information you provide does not meet the minimum qualifications.Telecommuting up to 50% may be available in accordance with The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance policy and can be discussed during the interview.Interested applicants should send an email with their resume attached to jobpostings@otda.ny.gov and reference posting #24294NY. DO NOT REFERENCE THE VACANCY ID NUMBER.Salary for Trainee 1 starts at $52,198Salary for Trainee 2 starts at $58,247NYS OTDA seeks to promote a diverse workforce that is a representation of the various cultures, voices, backgrounds, ideas, and talents of the citizens and communities that we serve. We actively solicit and encourage applications from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (“BIPOC”); LGBTQIA+ individuals; women; people with disabilities; and military veterans.

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Name Recruitment Unit

Telephone

Fax (518) 474-9374

Email Address jobpostings@otda.ny.gov

Address

Street 40 North Pearl Street, 12B

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12243

Notes on Applying To apply, please send a cover letter and resume. Include a current, Civil Service title and grade level and clearly state how you meet the minimum qualifications.Interested applicants should send an email with their resume attached to jobpostings@otda.ny.gov and reference posting #24294NY. DO NOT REFERENCE THE VACANCY ID NUMBER.You may be required to provide acceptable proof of education, experience, credential and/or license to demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications for appointment to this position.Applicants will be required to prove their eligibility for employment based upon acceptance of a position in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.If you are a retiree currently receiving benefits, indicate this and the name of the retirement system in your response.In accordance with state law, Governor’s Executive Order No. 6 and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance does not discriminate against disabled individuals. If you are disabled and require reasonable accommodation at the time of the interview, please contact OTDA's designee for reasonable accommodation at (518) 474-7284.