Administrative Specialist​/Trainee ; NY HELPS - Park Ranger Unit

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.

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.

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:
  Four years of experience performing or overseeing budget, human resources, and business services activities for an organization or program.
• Substitution:
  An associate’s degree may be substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.
• Administrative Specialist Trainee 2; NS EQ to SG 16:
  Five years of experience performing or overseeing budget, human resources, and business services activities for an organization or program.
• Substitution:
  An associate’s degree may be substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.
• Administrative Specialist 1, SG-18:
  Six years of experience performing or overseeing budget, human resources, and business services activities for an organization or program.
• Substitution:
  An associate’s degree may be substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.
• Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialist 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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).
  
  Candidates are responsible for the evaluation fee.

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.

If verifiable, we will accept and prorate appropriate part-time and volunteer experience.

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