Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyTaxation & Finance, State

TitleSenior Administrative Analyst (NY HELPS)

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $66951 to $85138 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? Yes

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address 299 Old Niskayuna Road (Wade Road)

City Latham

StateNY

Zip Code12110

Job Specifics

Duties Description
• Maintain a working knowledge of exchange agreements between New York State and the Internal Revenue Service, NYC Finance, and other states’ tax agencies.
• Communicate via telephone, in person, or written correspondence with the IRS, NYC Finance and other states’ tax agencies.
• Provide federal information to authorized employees in accordance with exchange agreements with the IRS.
• Process tax validations for department new hires and tax clearances for the Governor’s Office.
• Process filing history requests from NYC Dept. of Investigations, Council and Finance.
• Review incoming taxpayer and third-party requests for completeness.
• Use various DTF applications to gather information for responses to requests from taxpayers, authorized requestors, and/or the IRS.
• Send correspondence and tax information to taxpayers, authorized requestors and/or the IRS.
• Access and compile data on various software systems and Disclosure’s inventory databases
• Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and the ability to effectively prioritize work based on various deadlines.
• Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills.
• Participate in meetings; obtain relevant information from various personnel at meetings and various work sites; analyze information and translate data into comprehensive reports for management review.
• Create written procedures for new work processes and/or maintain comprehensive documentation of unit policies and procedures and train staff as needed.
• Assist in the development and communication of division performance measures.
• Assist in analyzing, developing, implementing and testing new software/databases or enhancements to existing software/databases.
• May supervise support staff.
• Adhere to the Department’s time and attendance requirements.
• Follow Department rules and division procedures and policies including the Code of Conduct, ethics practices, security and confidentiality rules.

Minimum Qualifications 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 maybe 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, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all 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.

Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications:
This position may be filled as a traineeship. Appointment level is at the discretion of the hiring agency.

Trainee 1, equated to SG-14: Starting salary is $53,764,

Trainee 2, equated to SG-16: Starting salary is $59,994

Successful completion of a two-year traineeship will lead to SG-18: Starting salary is $66,951.

Six years of experience conducting management and organizational studies to review and revise procedures for new or changing programs, review organizational performance, and develop internal controls; collecting data and conducting cost benefi or systems analysis to assist with organizational change; evaluating and developing recommendations to improve program operations and effectiveness; and designing and updating procedure manuals, forms, and policy.

An associate degree may 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.

Competitive Minimum Qualifications:
Current NYS employee eligible for 70.1 transfer under the provisions of NYS Civil Service Laws, Rules, & Regulations.
OR
Immediately reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title and location.

Additional Comments New York State is an equal opportunity employer. It's the policy of the state of New York to provide for and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or an arrest or criminal conviction record unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

Any candidate selected for this position will be subject to a review of their tax return submissions by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. Employment of a candidate is conditioned upon a finding by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance that the candidate is incompliance with all local, state, and federal tax laws. In accordance with federal government requirements, the employment of any candidate selected for this position is conditioned upon successfully completing a background investigation including a criminal history record check(fingerprint check).

Note: Due to the nature of this position, newly hired employees will not be eligible to telecommute. After the specified training period, employees may be allowed to telecommute on a limited basis by submitting a telecommuting application in accordance with the Department’s policy and subject to management approval.

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

How to Apply

Name Michael Taglione

Telephone 518-408-3081

Fax

Email Address External.Application@tax.ny.gov

Address

Street WA Harriman Campus Bldg. 9, Room 256

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12227

 

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should copy the below web address into your browser to complete the online application for the Department of Tax and Finance. Within the application you will attach your resume, unofficial transcripts, and cover letter.
https://www7b.tax.ny.gov/HELP/gateway/HELP.home

UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS OR DIPLOMA MUST BE INCLUDED WITH YOUR NY HELPS
APPLICATION AND SHOW THE FOLLOWING:
•Your name
•School name
•Degree concentration or major
•Degree was awarded
•Date degree was awarded

Foreign degrees must have an approved evaluation:
https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm

**Current and former NYS employees may be contacted for your Social Security Number for verification purposes. **