Program Aide - Buffalo (NY HELPS)
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Duties Description The NYS Canal Corporation is seeking candidates for the position of Program Aide at their Buffalo Administrative Office. The incumbent of this position will perform a variety of assignments including, but not limited to, the following: •Responds to and resolves issues surrounding Corporation vehicles, building issues, landlord relations, and the management of the Buffalo Administrative Office on a day-to-day basis.•Partners with the Canal Western Regional Engineer to solve more complex issues.•Collects, tabulates, analyzes, and provides data on various Canal programs and initiatives, including Maximo and Embankment Maintenance. •Creates tables, charts, and graphs utilizing the data collected from various Canal programs and initiatives.•Keeps supervisors updated on progress of administrative matters and any issues.•Prepares communications for presentations to local, state and federal government entities on various activities that may affect the boating public and localities. •Assists in the preparation, review, evaluation, and analysis of a variety of unique and standard reports necessary for Canal operations. •Performs tasks related to purchasing and budget activities on behalf of the program area. •Authorized holder of the Buffalo Office Procurement Card.•Assists with on-boarding of new staff.•Functions as timekeeper.•Assists Section Maintenance offices with data entry tasks.•Completes special and confidential assignments as requested. •Performs a variety of additional office management related tasks as assigned. This position requires strict confidentiality and the ability to use sound judgment, demonstrating sensitivity and discretion. Minimum Qualifications COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Must be reachable on the New York State Civil Service eligible list for Program Aide70.1 TRANSFER QUALIFICATIONS:One year of permanent or contingent permanent in an eligible title for transfer determined to be similar by Civil Service. For transfers, a list of approved titles is available through Civil Service GOT-IT The GOT-IT site will inform you if your title is transferrable.55B/C QUALIFICATIONS:Candidates must meet the open competitive minimum qualifications for this position. Please be sure to submit your 55B/C letter.Please indicate how you meet the above minimum qualifications in your cover letter/resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.NY HELPS*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 this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. 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 the same rights 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.*NY HELPS candidates may only be considered if the Program Aide list canvass results in fewer than 3 acceptors for this position.NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Three years of experience performing clerical, keyboarding, or paraprofessional work in an office environment.Additional Comments Telecommuting options and working hours will be discussed at the time of interview.Candidates with no previous state service will begin at the starting rate of the salary range listed above. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.Name ...@canals.ny.gov Telephone 515-###-#### Fax Email Address ...@canals.ny.gov AddressStreet 30 South Pearl Street City Albany State NY Zip Code 12207 Notes on Applying Interested candidates who meet the minimum qualifications should send a cover letter and resume by the application deadline of January 3,2025 to ...@canals.ny.gov. Please include the position title and location (Program Aide/Buffalo) in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application.**WHEN APPLYING, PLEASE ADVISE HOW YOU MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**