Review Vacancy
TitleAuditor 1/ Trainee 1/2 Fiscal Systems - Albany (NY HELPS)
Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $50678 to $80248 Annually
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 may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, if they meet the below NY HELPS minimum qualifications.
NY HELPS Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications:
For Trainee 1:
A *bachelors or higher degree including or supplemented by 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, and/or taxation courses AND 6 semester credit hours in data processing/information technology/computer science.
NOTE: Certain courses such as Business Law, although taken as part of the accounting curriculum, are not counted towards the 24 semester credit hours.
For Trainee 2 you must also have:
Either 1. One year of professional experience in accounting/auditing performing analysis and evaluation of automated information systems in a financial environmental, including platforms, network infrastructure, and operational practices; OR
2. A *master's or higher degree including or supplemented by 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, and/or taxation courses AND 6 semester credit hours in data processing/information technology/computer science; OR
3. Possession of a valid Certified Information Systems Auditor designation by the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA).
For Auditor 1 (Fiscal Systems) Full performance level:
Either 1. Two years of professional experience in accounting/auditing performing analysis and evaluation of automated information systems in a financial environmental, including platforms, network infrastructure, and operational practices; OR
2. A *master's or higher degree including or supplemented by 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, and/or taxation courses; AND 6 semester credit hours in data processing/information technology/computer science AND one year of professional experience in accounting/auditing performing analysis and evaluation of automated information systems in a financial environmental, including platforms, network infrastructure, and operational practices; OR
3. Possession of a valid Certified Information Systems Auditor designation by the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA).
Note: certain courses such as Business Law, although taken as part of the accounting curriculum, are not counted towards the 24 semester credit hours.
Note: *Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized 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 http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm . Candidates are responsible for the evaluation fee.
Note: It is essential that you describe your qualifying education and/or experience as completely as possible on your application; your application should describe in detail the kind of service and information you provide to the general public. Omissions or vagueness may not be interpreted in your favor. Additionally, in accordance with Civil Service Law, provisional service immediately prior to a permanent appointment to this title is now credited towards the completion of probation upon permanent appointment.
It is expected that employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status in the future, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded all of 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. If you are interested in the NY-HELPS program, or this position, you may reply to this vacancy posting, or you may visit the New York State Department of Civil Service website at https://www.cs.ny.gov/help/ (copy and paste in browser) to register today, in three easy steps.
Competitive Minimum Qualifications:
If Civil Service Eligible list(s) exist, they will be canvassed. You may also apply if you are eligible for appointment by one of the following qualifications:
To be considered for this position, a review of your state history is needed. Please provide the last four digits of your social security number in your email response or on your resume. If you are not comfortable providing this information in your response, a representative from our office will contact you via phone.
55 B/C Qualifications:
This position is designated 55b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. Please provide a copy of your 55b/c letter when applying. You must meet the open competitive qualifications from the most recent examination announcement.
Reassignment Qualifications:
Current Department of Labor employees only, with at least one year of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55b/c service in an Auditor Trainee 1 Fiscal Systems, Auditor Trainee 2 Fiscal Systems, or Auditor 1 (Fiscal Systems) if you have less than one year, you must be reachable on the current Auditor Trainee 1 Fiscal Systems, Auditor Trainee 2 Fiscal Systems, or Auditor 1 Fiscal systems eligible list for this location, if one exists.
70.1 Transfer Qualifications:
One year of permanent or contingent-permanent as a Grade 12 or higher determined to be similar by Civil Service. Candidates must also possess a *bachelors degree or higher including or supplemented by 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, and/or taxation courses AND 6 semester credit hours in data processing/information technology/computer science.
Note: *Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized 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 http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm . Candidates are responsible for the evaluation fee.
52.6 Transfer Qualifications:
One year of permanent or contingent-permanent as a Grade 12 or higher determined to be administrative by Civil Service. Candidates must also possess a *bachelor's or higher degree including or supplemented by 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, and/or taxation courses AND 6 semester credit hours in data processing/information technology/computer science.
Note: For all transfers noted, a comprehensive list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/ .
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders.
Duties Description STANDARD DUTIES:
Standard Duties:
Primary duties involve required tasks to ensure DOL compliance with IRS publication 1075 – Safeguarding Federal Tax Information (FTI).
Maintaining up-to-date listings of staff and contractors who have direct or incidental access to FTI to ensure they are properly reported and compliant with IRS Confidentiality training. Update training content when applicable.
Perform required FTI inventory reviews, internal inspections of program areas who have direct access to FTI, access reviews of servers and files where FTI is stored etc...
Participate in risk assessments.
Compile detail for required IRS reports.
Assist in the compilation, required follow-ups and review of Corrective Action plans and the annual IRS Safeguards Security Report.
Update procedures where necessary.
Work on special assignments as needed.
Additional Comments Notes regarding position and salary:
This position is within the Unemployment Insurance Division.
This position requires minimal travel. Travel specific requirements will be discussed at the time of interview.
This position may require a fingerprint background check prior to appointment.
Candidates with no previous state service will begin at the starting rate of the salary range listed above.
If you are a current NYS employee and have questions regarding salary, please contact the Business Services Center (BSC): 518-457-4272, BSCHR@ogs.ny.gov.
Telecommuting is available and can be discussed during the interview.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Fax EFax: 5184742871@fax.ny.gov
Email Address labor.sm.personnel.UIRecruitment@labor.ny.gov
Address
Street Building 12 W. Averell Harriman State Office Campus
Room 561
Notes on ApplyingAll candidates must submit a written resume and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. These documents must be received by April 9, 2024 and submitted via email to labor.sm.personnel.UIRecruitment@labor.ny.gov or mailed to the NYS Department of Labor, Personnel Bureau, Building 12, Room 561, State Office Campus, Albany, NY 12226. You must include, Vacancy ID 154697, Auditor 1/trainee 1/2 Fiscal Systems – Albany in the subject line of your email. Failure to do so may result in a delay of processing your application.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Department of Labor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.
New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.
If you are a person with a disability and wish to request that a reasonable accommodation be provided for you to participate in a job interview, please contact: Department of Labor, Attn: Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ODEI), Building 12, Albany, NY 12226 (Phone (518) 457-1984 and/or fax (518) 485-2575.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at response@oer.ny.gov.