Payroll Examiner 2, (Open to Current NYS/SED Employees Only), Box EXEC-241/00734 Position Available In Albany, New York

Basics Schedule Location Job Specifics How to Apply Indicates whether if this vacancy posting is part of the

NY HELPS

Program. NY HELP No The agency in which the vacancy exists. Agency Education Department, State The job title for the vacancy. Title Payroll Examiner 2, (Open to Current NYS/SED Employees Only), Box

EXEC-241/00734

The job title for the vacancy. Occupational Category No Preference The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit. Salary Grade 15 The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned. Bargaining Unit ASU – Administrative Services Unit (CSEA) The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy. Salary Range From $59787 to $72429 Annually Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Full-Time This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. ‘Provisional’ means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination. Appointment Type Contingent Permanent Jurisdictional class is the indicator for how this job can be filled. The classified service is governed by the Civil Service Commission, and consists of competitive, non-competitive, exempt, and labor classes. ‘Competitive class’ indicates that the applicant must take and pass an appropriate civil service examination. ‘Non-competitive class’ indicates that the applicant’s qualifications will be evaluated without a civil service examination. ‘Exempt class’ indicates that the applicant will be evaluated by methods other than competitive or non-competitive, and that incumbents will not be granted tenure. ‘Labor class’ requires that applicants possess skills or other physical characteristics that cannot effectively be evaluated by other means. The unclassified service is legislatively defined, and includes such positions as elected officials, department and agency heads, and all academic personnel in public schools, colleges, and universities. Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 0% This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Mon-Fri The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time. Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday The start time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the earliest time this vacancy’s shift can start. From 9 AM The end time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the latest time this vacancy’s shift can end. To 5 PM If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? No If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? No If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? No If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? Yes The county in which the vacancy is located. County Albany The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address Executive Office of Human Resources Management The city where the vacancy is located. City Albany The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). State NY The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code 12234 The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking candidates for a Payroll Examiner 2 position in the Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM). This Office provides personnel services, staff development, labor relations and employee benefits to staff in various diverse program areas within the Education Department, including the Office of P-12 Education, the Office of Adult Career and Continuing Education Services, the Office of the Professions, the Office of Cultural Education, the Office of Higher Education, the Office of Performance Improvement and Management Services, and the Office of the Chief Financial Officer. Under the supervision of a Payroll Examiner 3, the incumbent will process payroll in an accurate and timely manner. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Review and enter PayServ overtime payroll transactions for the Department’s Regular Payroll and Special Payroll, and maintaining the overtime tracker database;
• Reconcile overtime payments through backend splits.
• Provide back up support for Special Payroll processing;
• Process New York State Summer School for the Arts (NYSSSA)
• Process Name & Address changes in three separate automated systems: NYSTEP, PayServ, and Oracle;
• Provide back up support for starting, changing, or deleting employee tax deductions and direct deposit accounts in PayServ;
• Enter pertinent information from new employee orientation packets into Oracle;
• Maintain and follow up on the uncashed check reports issued by OSC;
• Enter employee performance evaluations into Oracle;
• Provide customer service in person, on the telephone, by fax or through email to Department employees, supervisors, managers, and outside agencies concerning payroll questions and problems;
• Review and analyze payroll and personnel information reconciliation reports by comparing Department ORACLE information with NYSTEP and identifying any discrepancies, researching the issue, consulting with the personnel staff and control agency auditors as necessary, and making the required corrections in the appropriate systems; and
• Perform general office tasks such as filing, faxing, and photocopying, as required.

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Reassignment:

Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Payroll Examiner 2.

Eligible List Appointment:

Candidates who are reachable on the eligible list for this title may be considered for appointment. If you are on the Civil Service eligible list for this title, you may receive a canvass letter. You must complete and return it as instructed on the letter. Section 70.1

Transfer:

Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-13 or above deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. For information regarding the transfer options of your current title, please visit the Civil Service Career Mobility Office Website.

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//careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-search/index.cfm

Provisional Appointment:

In the absence of an eligible list with three or more candidates willing to accept a position, a temporary provisional appointment may be considered. For provisional appointment, candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Payroll Assistant, Payroll Examiner 1, Payroll Clerk 3, Office Assistant 2 (Calculations), OR service in a clerical, keyboarding, or paraprofessional title allocated to Grade 11 or higher. Provisional candidates must take the examination for Payroll Examiner 2 when it is next offered, and must be reachable on the resulting eligible list to maintain employment. Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

This will be a contingent permanent appointment or a temporary provisional appointment. Provisional candidates must take the examination for Payroll Examiner 2 when it is next offered and must be reachable on the resulting eligible list to maintain employment. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. This position allows for the opportunity to telecommute up to 30% each bi-weekly pay period and is granted at the discretion of the supervisor and the appointing office. This position leads to a maximum salary of $72,429 based on annual performance advances.

APPLICATION

Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by July 10, 2025 to jobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (EXEC-241/00734) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility. New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records. Interested in a job with New York State, but don’t know where to start? Visit these links for information on working for

New York State:

• https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/
• https://www.cs.ny.gov/pio/publications/gettingajob.pdf Generous benefits of working for New York State, including, but not limited to, the following: Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service.
• Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C.
• Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff. Health Care Benefits
• Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs.
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost. Additional Benefits
• Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply).
• NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan.
• Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only).
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Eligibility for various life insurance options.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Office of Human Resources Management The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone (518) 474-5215 The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax (518) 486-5631 Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address jobs@nysed.gov Address The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street NYS Education Department 89 Washington Avenue, OHRM, Room 528 EB The city for the contact for this vacancy. City Albany The state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NY The zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 12234 Instructions for potential applicants. Notes on Applying

APPLICATION

Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by July 10, 2025 to jobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (EXEC-241/00734) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.