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Review Vacancy
Date Posted 07/16/26
Applications Due07/26/26
Vacancy ID220079
NY HELPYes
AgencyTemporary and Disability Assistance, Office of
TitleManagement Specialist 1 or Trainee 1 or 2 (NYHELPS)
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
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 25%
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 8 AM
To 4 PM
Flextime allowed? Yes
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? Yes
Telecommuting allowed? Yes
County Monroe
Street Address Audit and Quality Improvement
259 Monroe Avenue
City Rochester
StateNY
Zip Code14607
Duties Description The candidate must develop an in-depth knowledge of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) program and gain an understanding of the federal and state regulations that govern the program. The candidate will then 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 be needed for various other projects such as compliance audits, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families - Maintenance of Effort (TANF/MOE) reporting, data matching reviews, etc.
The specific responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
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, four years of experience conducting comprehensive audits of the management, program, and fiscal affairs of social services programs 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 Trainee 2 Level, five years of experience conducting comprehensive audits of the management, program, and fiscal affairs of social services programs 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 Full Level, six years of experience conducting comprehensive audits of the management, program, and fiscal affairs of social services programs 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 Harlem.
Additional Comments A full-time, permanent/contingent appointment will be made. This position requires travel at less than 25%.If certified by Civil Service, mandatory reemployment list candidates must be considered first for appointment to this title. Workday hours are 8:00am-4:00pm and the agency offers flex time.
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.
Salary for Trainee 1 starts at $53,764
Salary for Trainee 2 starts at $59,994
Interested applicants, please send an email with your resume to jobpostings@otda.ny.gov and reference posting #26-090. DO NOT REFERENCE THE VACANCY ID NUMBER.
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. In alignment with New York State's Executive Orders 187 and 31, OTDA is committed to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by fostering an inclusive workplace.
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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 ApplyingTo 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.
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.
Interested applicants should send an email with their resume attached to jobpostings@otda.ny.gov and put "Posting #26-090" in the subject line. DO NOT USE THE VACANCY ID NUMBER.
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. If you require reasonable accommodation at the time of the interview, please contact OTDAs designee for reasonable accommodation at (518) 474-7284.
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