Administrative Specialist 1/Trainee 1/2 (NY HELPS) - Park Ranger Unit

Administrative Specialist 1 The New York State Park Ranger Program is seeking an Administrative Specialist 1 to function as Assistant Director of Park Rangers. The incumbent's duties include but are not limited to: Assist in preparing and administering the annual budget and financial plan and monitor expenditures for all funding sources. Manage the purchase of goods and services to include requisitions, purchase orders, receiving reports, contracts, and all P-card purchases. Review Requests for Quotes and train staff on proper purchasing procedures. Oversee and assist with inventory tracking. Approve purchases and requisitions using the Statewide Financial System. Supervise support staff within the Park Ranger Bureau in all aspects of purchasing and procurement. Conduct orientation sessions and provide training for Park Rangers and Park Ranger 2s statewide. Support statewide hiring and background process for Park Rangers. Develop and deliver training content to meet the operational needs of statewide Park Ranger Program. Perform other duties, as assigned. If Civil Service Eligible list(s) exists, they will be canvassed. You may also apply if you are eligible for reinstatement or appointment by one of the following qualifications: NY HELPS or 55-b/c Qualifications: To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55-b/c, candidates must meet the open competitive minimum qualifications for this position. Administrative Specialist Trainee 1; Non-Statutory (NS) Equated (EQ) to Salary Grade (SG) 14: Four years of experience performing or overseeing budget, human resources, and business services activities for an organization or program. Substitution: An associate's degree may be substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master's degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience. Administrative Specialist Trainee 2; NS EQ to SG 16: Five years of experience performing or overseeing budget, human resources, and business services activities for an organization or program. Substitution: An associate's degree may be substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master's degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience. Administrative Specialist 1, SG-18: Six years of experience performing or overseeing budget, human resources, and business services activities for an organization or program. Substitution: An associate's degree may be substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master's degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience. Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialist agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U. S. Department of Education/U. S Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States or its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. This information can be found at Candidates are responsible for the evaluation fee. If chosen, you may, at the agency's discretion, be appointed to a higher level. You must inform the agency of any additional qualifications in your application and at your interview. If verifiable, we will accept and prorate appropriate part-time and volunteer experience. If you are a veteran or an individual with a disability and would like to apply for the Department of Civil Service's 55-b/c program, please visit for more information. Reassignment Qualifications: Current NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Employees only, with at least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service as an Administrative Specialist 1/Administrative Specialist Trainee 1/2; if you have less than one year, you must be reachable on the current civil service eligible list for this location. Subsequent 55-b/c appointment may be considered if you have at least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service and have a current Civil Service 55-b/c letter of eligibility. 52.6 Transfer Qualifications: At least one year of permanent or contingent permanent qualifying service as a Grade 12 or higher. The service must be in a title that Civil Service has deemed transfer eligible to the position. Note: The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades. For all transfers noted, a comprehensive list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at 70.1 Transfer Qualifications: At least one year of permanent or contingent permanent qualifying service as a Grade 11 or higher. The service must be in a title that Civil Service has deemed transfer eligible to the position. Note: The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades. For all transfers noted, a comprehensive list of title approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-It at 70.4 Transfer Qualifications: At least one year of permanent or contingent permanent qualifying service as a Grade 12 or higher, a bachelor's degree or higher, and a passing score on the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) exam for the Administrative Specialist 1/Trainee 1. Note candidates must not have failed the most recent examination for this title. Operational Needs: Must be able to work weekends, evenings, nights, and holidays. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment. Must be able to lift/move 50 pounds. Must have experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook. Benefits: Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including: Paid Time Off: PEF - 44 days: 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays. PEF three (3) cays of professional leave annually to participate in professional development. Health Care Benefits: Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost. Additional Benefits: New York State Employees' Retirement System (ERS) Membership. NYS Deferred Compensation. Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds. Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Paid Parental / Family Leave. To learn more about our benefits, visit: Depending on each applicant's experience and/or current salary if employed by New York State already, the appointment may be made to a the Administrative Specialist Trainee 1, Administrative Specialist Trainee 2, or the Administrative Specialist 1 titles. Included below is a breakdown of the salary at each level of the traineeship: Administrative Specialist Trainee 1, SG-14 ($53,764 - $68,630). Administrative Specialist Trainee 2, SG-16 ($59,994 - $76,359). Administrative Specialist 1, SG-18, ($66,951 - $85,138). NYS HELPS PROGRAM: For the duration of the HELPS program, this title may be filled via a permanent 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

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