Management Specialist 1 or Trainee 1 or 2 (NY HELPS) Position Available In Albany, New York

Date Posted 06/18/25 Applications Due06/28/25 Vacancy

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How to Apply NY HELPYes AgencyTemporary and Disability Assistance, Office of TitleManagement Specialist 1 or Trainee 1 or 2 (NY HELPS) Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing Salary Grade18 Bargaining UnitPS&T – Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary RangeFrom $53764 to $85138 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type 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 Albany Street Address Audit and Quality Improvement 40 North Pearl Street City Albany StateNY Zip Code12243 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, a bachelor’s or higher degree. For Trainee 2, 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.

OR 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 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/. OR Reachable on the appropriate eligible list in Albany. Additional Comments Full-time, permanent or contingent permanent appointments will be made. These positions 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 these positions. 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 #25-110.

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Salary for Trainee 1 starts at $53,764
Salary for Trainee 2 starts at $59,994 NYS 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. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Recruitment Unit Telephone Fax Email Address jobpostings@otda.ny.gov Address Street 40 North Pearl Street, 12B City Albany State NY Zip Code 12243