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NYS Department of State Community Services Program Analyst 1 (NY HELPS) in Buffalo, New York
NY HELPSThis 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, 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 (within one year of permanent appointment), 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 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.NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Six years’ experience in two or more of the following activities: administering, monitoring, or evaluating human services programs for economically or socially disadvantaged individuals and families in such areas as health, nutrition, housing, economic development, or education.OrAn associate degree in a related field can substitute for two years of specialized experience; a bachelor’s degree in a related field can substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree in a related field can substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate in a related field can substitute for six years of experience.If a degree and/or credit hours are listed, please forward your transcripts with your resume and cover letter.It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Permanent service in this title or one year of permanent competitive or 55 B/C service in a title SG-16 or higher and otherwise eligible for transfer under Civil Service Law.55 B/C APPOINTMENT: This position is eligible for 55B/C designation and candidates with 55B/C eligibility are encouraged to apply. Candidates must meet any open competitive minimum qualifications and must submit their current 55B/C eligibility letter along with their application.If a degree and/or credit hours are listed, please forward your transcripts with your resume and cover letter.It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:•Knowledge of not-for-profit organizations, programs, activities, functions, service area, grantee organizational structure, and board composition.•Knowledge of applicable statutes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures governing the programs and the organizations.•Knowledge of the current CSBG National & State Goals and outcome measures and the CSBG national performance indicators and the ability to provide technical assistance to grantees on their application.•Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.•Ability to exercise professional care in carrying out assigned tasks.•Ability to base findings on objective evaluations of pertinent information.•Ability to serve grantees in the most effective way, with the least burden and with respect.•Ability to recognize, honor and respect human diversity.•Ability to uphold confidentiality. •Ability to work as part of a team.DUTIES: The Community Services Program Analyst 1 (CSPA 1) will perform field monitoring and provide technical assistance to agencies receiving Community Services Block Grant funds (CSBG), including developing agency monitoring plans; performing on-site visits to assess agency performance and compliance with statutes, regulations, policies and procedures, and provide technical assistance to address identified barriers to program success; reviewing applications, contracts, amendments, reports and other documents; representing the Department of State at agency functions; and preparing various narrative and statistical reports that substantiate observations, findings and recommendations. The CSPA 1 may be required to travel regularly to agencies in different counties, including attendance to board and other meetings on evenings and weekends. •Develop individual monitoring plans for assigned agencies that comply with the CSBG monitoring guidelines and address specific grantee needs.•Assist with comprehensive assessments of grantees as indicated in reauthorizing legislation.•Make on-site visits, document, and submit Grantee Service Contact Reports (GSCRs).•Conduct refunding conferences for next contract cycle.•Attend board meetings to monitor board function.•Provide specialized support in cases of disaster and crisis.•Participate in grantee functions as requested by grantees and approved by supervisor.•Collect and review refunding applications, contracts, amendments, reports and other documents.•Assist with technical assistance needs of grantees particularly in the area planning and reporting on the new CSBG National Performance Indicators.•Assess the effectiveness of technical assistance and develop plans for continuous support and improvement.•Maintain contact with assigned grantees.•Provide comments as requested to documents, memoranda, reports, procedures, etc.•Routine paperwork and reports are completed in a thorough and timely manner (EX. timesheets, travel vouchers, monthly reports, and training requests).•Work as part of a team with other program analysts as well as legal and fiscal departments to ensure comprehensive assistance to and oversight of grantees.The Department of State is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other category protected by law.We are happy to provide reasonable and religious accommodations during the hiring process for those in need. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please send a request to HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov.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 Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: The Department of State employees may be approved for a maximum of 50% telecommuting, however, they are required to apply and obtain approval through management in accordance with The Department of State Telecommuting Program Guidelines.
Minimum Salary: 65001 Maximum Salary: 82656 Salary Unit: Yearly