Administrative Specialist​/Trainee ; NY HELPS

Overview

Duties Description NYS OPRHP has an exciting opportunity for candidates with a passion for safe outdoor recreation. The New York State Park Ranger Program is seeking an Administrative Specialist 1 to function as Assistant Director of Park Rangers.

Park Ranger Unit NYS OPRHP has an exciting opportunity for candidates with a passion for safe outdoor recreation. The New York State Park Ranger Program is seeking an Administrative Specialist 1 to function as Assistant Director of Park Rangers.

Duties Under the direction of the Administrative Specialist 2, SG-23, the incumbent’s duties include but are not limited to:

• Assist in preparing and administering the annual budget and financial plan and monitor expenditures for all funding sources.
• Manage the purchase of goods and services to include requisitions, purchase orders, receiving reports, contracts, and all P-card purchases.
• Review Requests for Quotes and train staff on proper purchasing procedures. Oversee and assist with inventory tracking.
• Approve purchases and requisitions using the Statewide Financial System.
• Supervise support staff within the Park Ranger Bureau in all aspects of purchasing and procurement.
• Conduct orientation sessions and provide training for Park Rangers and Park Ranger 2s statewide.
• Support statewide hiring and background process for Park Rangers.
• Develop and deliver training content to meet the operational needs of statewide Park Ranger Program.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

If Civil Service Eligible list(s) exists, they will be canvassed. You may also apply if you are eligible for reinstatement or appointment by one of the following qualifications:

NY HELPS Or 55-b/c Qualifications This title is part of the New York State Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). To Be Considered For Appointment Through NY HELPS, Or 55-b/c, Candidates Must Meet The Open Competitive Minimum Qualifications For This Position. The Qualifications Are:

Administrative Specialist Trainee 1;
Non-Statutory (NS) Equated (EQ) to Salary Grade (SG) 14: A bachelor’s or higher degree; OR An associate’s degree AND two (2) years of qualifying experience; OR Four (4) years of qualifying experience.

If chosen, you may, at the agency’s discretion, be appointed to a higher level. You must inform the agency of any additional qualifications in your application and at your interview.

The Advanced Placement Qualifications Are For appointment to Administrative Specialist Trainee 2, NS EQ to SG-16, you must have: A master’s degree or higher; OR A bachelor’s degree AND one (1) year of qualifying experience; OR An associate’s degree AND three (3) years of qualifying experience, OR Five (5) years of qualifying experience.

For appointment to Administrative Specialist 1, SG-18, you must have: A doctorate; OR A master’s degree AND one (1) year of qualifying experience; OR A bachelor’s degree AND four (4) years of qualifying experience; OR Six (6) years of qualifying experience.

• Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a recognized accrediting agency. If your degree was awarded outside the United States, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. Candidates are responsible for the evaluation fee.
• Professional experience must be performing the duties of the full performance level position. Hiring agencies have discretion in determining whether a degree is related to the duties of the position.

If you are a veteran or an individual with a disability and would like to apply for the Department of Civil Service’s 55-b/c program, please visit the Civil Service website for more information.

Current NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Employees only, with at least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service as an Administrative Specialist 1/Administrative Specialist Trainee 1/2; if you have less than one year, you must be reachable on the current civil service eligible list for this location. Subsequent 55-bc appointment may be considered if you have at least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying…