Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyTemporary and Disability Assistance, Office of

TitleManagement Specialist 2

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade23

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

Salary RangeFrom $86681 to $109650 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 50%

Schedule

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

Location

County Monroe

Street Address Audit and Quality Improvement

259 Monroe Avenue

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code14607

Job Specifics

Duties Description The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Conduct, lead and supervise Audit & Quality Improvement (AQI) reviews and audits in Rochester Regional Office local districts and vendor locations;

• Supervise two to three Management Specialist 1/Management Specialist Trainees in conducting mandated program reviews and operational field audits at the request of AQI Program Directors, other OTDA divisions, the OTDA Commissioner and Local Social Services District commissioners;


• Distribute and oversee the completion of the monthly federal Temporary Assistance to Needy Families - Maintenance of Effort (TANF/MOE) Data Collection and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Quality Control (SNAP-QC) reviews in the Rochester Regional office local districts;

• Manage staff members' work to ensure quality, accuracy, and completeness, using methods such as case reading, staff consultation and observation. Provide guidance, direction, and consultation to staff on SNAP-QC reviews and other audits as needed;

• Adhere to strict state and federal deadlines in completing audits and reviews;

• Develop controls, procedures, case review records and work papers;

• Analyze data and develop audit findings and case determinations;

• Submit findings/determinations for managerial 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, managers, recipients, auditees, local district staff, and other Bureaus and Agencies;

• Discuss problems encountered and propose solutions to managerial staff;

• Maintain a working knowledge of state and local programs and Quality Control policy, procedures, and methods through review of manuals, bulletins, procedures, and training sessions. Maintain a working knowledge of required systems such as Welfare Management System (WMS) and Q5i;

• Participate as a supervisor in the performance evaluation process to objectively identify areas in need of improvement. Plan and participate in training and development activities to meet those identified needs and provide on-the-job training to staff; and

• Perform required administrative duties.

Minimum 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 Rochester.

Additional Comments A full-time, permanent appointment will be made. This position may require up to 50% travel.

Your resume must indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Non-specific submissions may be disqualified from further consideration if the information you provide does not meet the minimum qualifications.

Interested candidates should send their cover letter and resume to jobpostings@otda.ny.gov and reference posting #25079 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. 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.

How to Apply

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 candidates should send their cover letter and resume to jobpostings@otda.ny.gov and reference posting #25079 DO NOT REFERENCE 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 against disabled individuals. If you are disabled and require reasonable accommodation at the time of the interview, please contact OTDA's designee for reasonable accommodation at (518) 473-6364.