NY HELP Yes
Agency State Comptroller, Office of the
Title State Program Examiner 1 (SG-18), State Program Examiner Trainee 2 (Equated to SG-16), State Program Examiner Trainee 1 (Equated to SG-14)(NYHELPS) ITEM# 03327
Occupational Category Financial, Accounting, Auditing
Salary Grade 18
Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary Range From $53764 to $85138 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 25%
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 8:30 AM
To 4:30 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? Yes
Telecommuting allowed? Yes
County Albany
Street Address 110 State Street
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12236
Duties Description Assist in the performance audits of all state agencies, institutions, and authorities, directed at management effectiveness and efficiency, and program performance.Under the supervision of a SPE 2, the incumbent will spend 85% of their time examining State Agency programs and transactions in to determine whether they are bona fide and free from fraud, waste, and abuse. Examinations include testing programs and transactions for compliance with laws and regulations; analyzing data; developing audit ideas and objectives; and developing the elements of a finding in accordance with audit standards. 15% of their time will be spent on special projects.
Minimum Qualifications Civil Service examinations are not required under the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) Program.Non-Competitive Qualifications for appointment under the NY HELPS Program:For appointment to a State Program Examiner Trainee 1, you must have:- A bachelor's or graduate degree in accounting, business administration, business management, computer science, computer information systems, or related IT field; criminal justice, economics, engineering, finance, mathematics, public administration, public or community health, public policy, political science, or statistics.For appointment to a State Program Examiner Trainee 2, you must have:- A bachelor's or graduate degree in accounting, business administration, business management, computer science, computer information systems, or related IT field; criminal justice, economics, engineering, finance, mathematics, public administration, public or community health, public policy, political science, or statistics AND one year of professional accounting and/or auditing experience.OR- A master's or doctoral degree in accounting, business administration, business management, criminal justice, economics, engineering, finance, mathematics, public administration, public or community health, public policy, political science, or statistics.For appointment to a State Program Examiner 1, you must have:- A bachelor's or graduate degree in accounting, business administration, business management, computer science, computer information systems, or related IT field; criminal justice, economics, engineering, finance, mathematics, public administration, public or community health, public policy, political science, or statistics AND two years of professional accounting and/or auditing experience.OR- A master's or doctoral degree in accounting, business administration, business management, criminal justice, economics, engineering, finance, mathematics, public administration, public or community health, public policy, political science, or statistics AND one year of professional accounting and/or auditing experience.Competitive Minimum Qualifications:You must be currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title, eligible under the 55 b/c program, or eligible to transfer to this title under Section 52.6, 70.1, or 70.4 of the Civil Service Law.Transfer:For 70.1, 52.6, or 70.4 transfer to a State Program Examiner 1, salary grade (SG)-18, you must have one year of permanent competitive, or 55-b/55-c service in an approved title for transfer allocated to an SG-16 or above, SG-12 or above for a Trainee 1, SG-14 or above for a Trainee 2, depending on qualifications.To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website: Career Mobility Office » GOT-IT (ny.gov)Appointments via transfer must not result in a second, consecutive transfer with an advancement of more than two S-grades or one M-grade. Depending on qualifications, you may be required to serve a 1 or 2-year traineeship that leads to the full level SG-18 position.55b/55c Program appointment:This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. For more information on this program, please visit the NYS Department of Civil Service website, 55b/c Recruitment Resources Center (ny.gov)Traineeship salary information: The position may be filled at the State Program Examiner Trainee 1 equated to SG-14 ($53,764), State Program Examiner Trainee 2 equated to SG-16 ($59,994), or full performance State Program Examiner 1 SG-18 ($66,951) based on the candidate's education, experience, and previous state service. Salary is nonnegotiable. Candidates hired at the trainee level will be advanced to the full performance State Program Examiner 1 SG-18 following successful completion of the traineeship.
Additional Comments Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge, skills, and abilities: Audit Concept - Candidate must: understand and embrace the concept of skepticism; embrace team concepts; be detail oriented; and show aptitude for organizing and analyzing data. Prior experience in auditing or with audit-related concepts is a plus. Communication - Candidate must: have strong writing, oral, interpersonal and communication skills; must be able to effectively listen and answer questions; speak in a positive, professional tone, confidently speak about accomplishments/ likes/ dislikes/ frustrations, and demonstrate ability to problem solve.Leadership - Candidate must: demonstrate ability to overcome obstacles; willingly take on challenges and effect change; demonstrate ability for problem solving; understand basic problem-solving concepts; understand own role/responsibility within a team.Self-Development - Candidate must be receptive to improvement opportunities; enthusiastic about training opportunities; interested in career growth; and able to learn quickly from mistakesTechnology - Candidate must: display an aptitude for computer fundamentals; be familiar with Microsoft applications and Internet resources; and adapt well to technological changeWork Ethic - Candidate must: be responsible, accountable and productive; display professionalism, integrity, initiative and intelligence; have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, pay attention to details and meet deadlines; and show enthusiasm and interest in this position. Candidates must effectively articulate goals in line with the auditing position.Telecommuting: The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agency's mission and operational needs. Generally, employees new to OSC will be restricted from telecommuting for at least 8 calendar weeks. After the initial 8 calendar week restriction, if an employee's primary residence location, duties, and work performance are aligned with telecommuting and operational needs they may be allowed to do so. Generally, OSC employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period but may be approved to telecommute less.Reasonable Accommodation: The NYS Office of the State Comptroller provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Division of Human Resources at (518) 474-1924.Equal Opportunity Employment: The Office of the NYS Comptroller values a workforce with a broad, diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives. All employees are expected to contribute to a professional environment focused on self-evaluation and improvement, as well as acceptance and support of coworkers.The Office of the State Comptroller does not participate in E-Verify or sponsor visa applications. OSC offers competitive salaries and benefits, and opportunities for advancement, continuing education, and professional development. We provide a professional environment where employees are encouraged to push themselves while maintaining work-life balance. Our generous benefits package includes:- A state pension with vesting after five years' service- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance available to all employees and their dependents- Flexible spending accounts for dependent and health care- Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP), allowing eligible employees to exchange previously accrued leave in return for a credit to be applied toward their health insurance- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)- NYS Deferred Compensation plan- Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds- Holiday and paid time off- Shift and geographic pay differentials- A committed continuous learning environment- Informational Brown Bag sessions - Wellness at Work Programs to promote employee health and wellness- OSC Mentoring Program to network, contribute, and provide an opportunity to strengthen competencies in a variety of areas- And much more
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Jaylin Frese
Telephone (518) 474-1924
Fax (518) 486-6723
Email Address Jobs@osc.ny.gov
Address
Street Office of the New York State Comptroller, Division of Human Resources
110 State Street, 12th Floor
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12236
Notes on Applying Submit a clear, concise cover letter and resume stating how you meet the minimum qualifications for this title. To apply, copy and paste the following link into your browser:https://gen-oscstateofny-prd.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=S3 Reference Item #03327-JCF on your cover letter for proper routing. Unofficial transcripts and/or templates will be required for certain positions. Documents must be sent as unlocked and accessible attachments. If you have questions about this vacancy, please contact this Division representative: Division Contact: Dana PickettEmail Address: ooo_staffing@osc.ny.gov
