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Business Services Center Representative 1 (NY HELPS) - VID

The central personnel agency for the Executive Branch of New York State government, responsible for workforce management, the merit system, and employee benefits.

New York State Civil Service

Employee count: 201-500

Salary: 48k-58k USD

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NY HELP Yes

Agency General Services, Office of

Title Business Services Center Representative 1 (NY HELPS) - VID 211908

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade 11

Bargaining Unit ASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $47695 to $58447 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextimeallowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 1220 Washington Avenue

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12226

Duties Description The incumbent of this position will work primarily in one of the Business Services Center Finance or Human Resource service lines. All service lines operate in a customer service-oriented environment using continuous improvement tools. Duties typical of this position include, but are not limited to: • Have a thorough knowledge of the policies and procedures that relate to the particular service line with the ability to apply them. • Process service line specific transactions in accordance with standard work and the service line, service level agreement.• Conduct both written and telephone communications and prepare email correspondence to customers, vendors, program administrators and others regarding requesting information.• Resolve difficult processing errors, identify processing system user needs and other more complex transactions.• Analyze data and resolves complex auditing problems related to various NYS business practices, including various audit functions and related processes.• Have a working knowledge of the BSC ticketing system.• May assign work to lower-level processing staff, as needed.• Consistently provide quality customer service to all BSC customers.Note:*There is no examination required for appointment to a NY HELPS position. Candidates hired via NY HELPS will be appointed on a permanent non-competitive basis and will begin a probationary period.At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected that NY HELPS employees will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to take an exam. 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.The Business Services Center (BSC) was established in September 2012 to make Human Resources and Finance transaction processing consistent across New York State government agencies. Since its inception, the BSC has increased efficiencies and lowered costs across the state. The BSC supports advancement and frequently promotes their employees in consideration of their hard work and dedication to the Office of General Services-BSC core mission. If you are looking for growth opportunities in an agency that fosters individual staff development, we encourage you to apply to this position.

Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS)* and applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications to be considered for this position:Required experience: Customer service experience in a position with primary responsibility providing customer service in the form of explaining programs, policies, and/or procedures, resolving problems, or reconciling accounts - 2 years required. Human resources or business office experience in a position with responsibility for the following: accounts payable, accounts receivable and/or bookkeeping, processing payroll transactions, processing travel expense reports and/or reimbursements, processing transactions for personnel, benefits, and/or time and attendance, reviewing purchasing requisitions, and initiating and processing purchase orders - 1 year required.Applicants meeting the customer service criteria, and 30 semester credit hours will be credited with one year of the required experience. Applicants meeting the human resources/business office criteria, and 30 semester credit hours will be credited with six months of the required experience. Applicants with 60 semester credit hours or more will fully meet the experience requirements.Applicants may also be appointed to this position if currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title OR are a current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service in a position allocated to a Grade 9 and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.Examples of non-qualifying experience include but are not limited to: Experience limited to positions such as cashier, supermarket clerk, department store clerk, greeter, retail clerk, forms processor, bartenders, wait staff, fast food worker, restaurant worker, hair stylist, receptionist, transferring calls or taking messages, data entry forms processing, taxi operator/driver, bus driver, mental health aide, direct care or home health aide, social worker, counselor, gas station attendant, officer, security guard.NOTE: IN ORDER TO AWARD THE PROPER CREDIT FOR WORK EXPERIENCE, RESUMES MUST INCLUDE MONTH AND YEAR FOR START AND END DATES. IF ANY OF THIS EXPERIENCE IS LESS THAN FULL TIME YOU MUST INDICATE THE AVERAGE NUMBER OF HOURS WORKED PER WEEK.

Additional Comments To apply for this vacancy, candidates must email an Application for Posted Position (ADM 227) OR a detailed resume providing specific, verifiable information about their qualifying experience to HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov and they must reference the above posting number. This must be received in the OGS Division of Human Resources Management by the closing date, or your response will not be considered.The Office of General Services (OGS) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants from all communities to apply. For a full version of OGS's EEO/AA statement and benefits joining Team #OneOGS, please visit ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency's Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

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Name Human Resources/SP

Telephone 518-473-5282

Fax 518-486-1631

Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM

31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12242

Notes on Applying Please submit a resume and cover letter to HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications along with the month/year and, if less than full time, the average hours worked per week for each position listed. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.

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The New York State Department of Civil Service serves as the central personnel agency for the Executive Branch of the New York State government. Established in 1883, it holds the distinction of being the oldest state civil service system in the United States. The Department's primary mission is to build and maintain a qualified, diverse, and vibrant workforce that serves the people of New York with excellence. It achieves this by administering the state's merit system, which ensures that appointments and promotions are based on fitness and ability rather than political affiliation.

The Department provides a comprehensive array of human resource management services to state and local government agencies. These services include recruitment, examination planning and administration, job classification, and compensation analysis. Furthermore, the Department oversees the New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), which is one of the largest public employer health insurance programs in the nation, covering over 1.2 million state and local government employees, retirees, and their families. Through its Employee Benefits Division, it also manages dental, vision, life, and disability insurance programs.

In addition to its core functions, the Department of Civil Service is dedicated to modernizing the state's workforce through initiatives like the 'NY HELPS' program, which streamlines the hiring process for critical positions. The Department also supports employee development and work-life balance through various programs, including telecommuting options and employee assistance services. By fostering a culture of merit, equity, and innovation, the Department ensures that New York State government remains an employer of choice and is well-equipped to meet the challenges of the future.

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Dental and vision coverage for employees and their dependents.

Paid Sick Leave

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Paid Vacation

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