Review Vacancy
AgencyTemporary and Disability Assistance, Office of
TitleTemporary Assistance Specialist 2
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $73284 to $92693 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Transfer: Eligible for a lateral transfer or a 70.1 transfer by having one year of permanent competitive service in an appropriate title.
OR
Promotional/Provisional: Eligible for a provisional appointment if candidate meets the promotional qualifications of one year of permanent competitive service as a Temporary Assistance Specialist 1, SG-18.
If three or fewer interested promotional candidates respond to this notice, the agency may, at its discretion, nominate a qualified employee for non-competitive promotion under the provisions of Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law.
Duties Description This Temporary Assistance Specialist 2 position is located in the Downstate Systems/Metro Bureau, within Employment and Income Support Programs.
Duties for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Conduct Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Management Evaluation (ME) Reviews and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Reviews. Review/monitor NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA) operations as required;
• Prepare reports, identify deficiencies, and provide for corrective action and training based on findings in SNAP ME and TANF Reviews;
• Supervise staff on the NYC Metro Team who are responsible for conducting SNAP Management Evaluations Reviews, TANF Reviews, monitoring SNAP, providing assistance and training to HRA staff in the administration of Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) Programs, processing of Gold Slips, Freedom of Information Requests (FOILS), subpoena requests, and case closure requests;
• Respond to written and oral requests for TA and SNAP information/clarification from varied sources;
• Communicate as a liaison with internal and external staff regarding TA and SNAP programs & regional issues; and
• Monitor SNAP processing claims timeliness for NYC and work with Bureau Chief to develop the plan to meet the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) target for SNAP Timeliness.
Additional Comments Appointment will be contingent upon Division of Budget approval to fill. You must be a current NYS employee to apply for this position. A full-time, permanent appointment will be made. If certified by Civil Service, mandatory reemployment list candidates must be considered first for appointment to this title.
Salary includes $3026 location pay.
***Candidates should reference posting #18-177A when submitting your application.*** If submitting electronically, please reference posting #18-177A as part of your subject line.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address jobpostings@otda.ny.gov
Address
Street 40 North Pearl Street, 12B
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.
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 the Office of Equal Opportunity Development in Albany at (518) 473-8555 or in New York City at (212) 961-8216.