Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 09/21/18
Applications Due: 10/01/18
Vacancy ID: 60105
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyAttorney General, Office of the
TitleCollection and Civil Prosecution Specialist 1
Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing
Salary Grade14
Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $47773 to $58028 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 8:30 AM
To 5 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Albany
Street Address NYS Office of the Attorney General, Civil Recoveries Bureau
State Capitol
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12224
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications Must be reachable on the Collection and Civil Prosecution Specialist 1 (CCPS 1) civil service eligible list OR
Have at least one year of permanent or contingent permanent status as a CCPS 1 or Legal Assistant 1 OR
Be eligible to be reinstated.
Duties Description • Locate and contact debtors; arrange payment schedules.
• Respond to inquiries from debtor, client, attorneys, bureau staff or third parties. Answer questions, including debtor obligations, consequences of non-payment (legal action, judgment enforcement).
• Gather information and documentation, assisting in legal research.
• Assist staff attorney in case preparation.
• Become familiar with waivers, deferments and cancellations in cases involving student loans and State University of NY charges. Determine that all monies have been properly credited to account. Gather evidence, when appropriate, needed to substantiate cancellation of debt.
• Send written correspondence by selecting and modifying bureau forms or by creating response when forms are not appropriate.
• Prepare judgment, post-judgment enforcement and discovery papers for attorney signature.
• Become familiar with Silvercar, Word, LEXIS and other bureau case management packages.
• Upon request, send updates of accounts to defendants. Investigate discrepancies between unit records and client records. Become familiar with accrual of interest, collection fees, and other costs which may be added to account.
• Close cases, when appropriate.
• Review weekly and monthly reports for appropriate action.
• Notify county sheriff's office of tax offsets.
• Handle the Student Recoveries call line one day per week
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional Comments IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW, GOVERNOR'S EXECUTIVE ORDERS #6 AND 28.1, AND SECTION 504 OF THE FEDERAL REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973, AS AMENDED BY THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WE DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, RELIGION, COLOR, SEX, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Virginia Gordon
Telephone (518) 776-2500
Fax (518) 915-7754
Email Address Virginia.Gordon@ag.ny.gov
Address
Street Human Resources Management Bureau
State Capitol
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12224
Notes on ApplyingPlease see minimum qualifications for eligibility.
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