NY HELP Yes

Agency Motor Vehicles, Department of

Title Administrative Specialist 1, G-18 or Administrative Specialist Trainee 1 / 2, G-NS (NY HELPS– NO EXAM REQUIRED)

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade 18

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

Salary Range From $65001 to $82656 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address 6 Empire State Plaza

Swan Street Building

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12228

Duties Description Under the general direction of the Director of the Portfolio Governance, the Administrative Specialist 1, works to provide administrative and program support with responsibilities including, but not limited to: • Answers questions, exchanges information, provides assistance, and clarifies and interprets policies and procedures. • Assists management in the analysis and evaluation of programmatic needs. • Assists in the evaluation of financial needs and preparation of proposals for TSI’s allocation of funds. • Prepares and monitors the critical spending plan and handles budgeting and purchasing tasks for all program areas in TSI. • Makes recommendations for programmatic and organizational work improvements. • Develops, implements, and maintains records and controls for tracking of various activities, included but not limited to: internal training programs, probationary reports, performance evaluations, traineeship reports, in-coming/out-going correspondence. • Assures that all equipment is properly installed and operating and arranges for vendor repairs and replacements. • Develops maintenance plans and programs for equipment and facilities. • Schedules and attends meetings as requested. • Records, manages, and stores meeting notes and/or action items on SharePoint. • Coordinates DMV security requests for visitors, equipment repair services, etc. • Initiates and reviews equipment, supply and office space needs. • Prepares commissioner correspondence, legislative correspondence request responses, etc. • Arranges and assists in conducting interviews. • Provides information about employees, maintains all records. • Prepares waivers, justifications, and job duties to fill vacancies. • Maintains and manages P-card purchases, abiding by procurement rules. • Review equipment needs and fill needs via all sources. • Maintains equipment assignments and office schematics. • Maintains organizational charts for current and historical staffing. • Develops and implements record keeping systems and controls. • Researches and provides analytical and statistical data upon request. • Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications NY HELPS*:To be eligible for the Administrative Specialist 1, G-18 or Administrative Specialist Trainee 1/ 2, G-NS position you must meet one of the following conditions as detailed below:For Administrative Specialist 1, G-18: A bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience providing administrative and staff support to executives, program managers and staff, boards, or commissions by overseeing budget, human resources, and business services activities for an organization or program.Substitution: A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.For Administrative Specialist Trainee 2, G-NS (Equated to G-16): A bachelor's degree and one year of professional experience providing administrative and staff support to executives, program managers and staff, boards, or commissions by overseeing budget, human resources, and business services activities for an organization or program. Substitution: A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.For Administrative Specialist Trainee 1, G-NS (Equated to G-14): A bachelor's or higher degree.Advanced NY HELPS placement for this title may be possible with proof of professional experience relating to the title being posted and can be discussed at time of interview. Transfer:One year of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55b/c service allocated to a G-12 or higher eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 or Section 70.1 of Civil Service Law or currently serving in the title and eligible for reassignment. Reinstatement:If you previously served in this title or in a title otherwise transferable to this title, you may be considered for reinstatement pursuant to Civil Service Law, if it is in the best interest of the agency. If you left state service more than one year ago, the reinstatement must also be approved by the Civil Service Commission. All reinstatements must serve a mandatory 52-week probation period. 55b/c Appointment:This position is eligible for 55b/c designation and candidates with 55b/c eligibility are encouraged to apply. Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications stated above and must submit their current 55b/c eligibility letter along with their application. *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, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means NO EXAMINATION IS REQUIRED, but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. 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 TAKE A CIVIL SERVICE TEST. Employees will then be afforded with 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.

Additional Comments Hours of the position will be discussed at the time of interview, including questions regarding Flextime, AWS/Compressed work week and Telecommuting.There are many benefits to working for the DMV! Including:o Paid Leaveo Paid Holidayso Pensiono Health Insuranceo Dental & Vision Coverageo Flex Spendingo Voluntary 457B Retirement Saving Programo Health Care Spending Accounto Tuition Assistance Programs o Public Service Loan Forgiveness Programo Transportation Savings Programo Employee Assistance Programs For additional information about the benefits of being a state employee, visit the Office of Employee Relations website at https://oer.ny.gov/employee-benefit-programs. DMV is committed to being a model employer for people with disabilities. DMV’s commitment includes ensuring that the recruitment, application, interviewing and hiring processes are accessible to all job applicants. If you are a job applicant who may need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact DMV’s Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility at diversityandinclusion@dmv.ny.gov.The Department of Motor Vehicles is committed to diversity and equal opportunity, and to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we encourage all qualified individuals to apply, including people with disabilities or any other protected category under the law. Our goal as an employer is to reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and customers we serve.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Lydia Spurgeon

Telephone

Fax

Email Address Lydia.Spurgeon@dmv.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS DMV 6 Empire State Plaza

Swan Street Building

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12228

Notes on Applying Send a cover letter, referencing the Vacancy ID noted at the top of this posting, along with your clear and concise resume stating your current Civil Service title, if applicable, and indicating how you believe you meet the qualifications for appointment.Please note: Candidates applying from outside DMV may be asked for their Social Security number to verify NYS employment history and transfer eligibility.