Temporary Assistance Specialist 1 or Trainee 1 or 2 (NY HELPS

Temporary Assistance Specialist 1 G-18

This Temporary Assistance Specialist 1 G-18 position is located in the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) Bureau within the Employment and Income Support Programs (EISP) area. Job duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Conduct on-site reviews, produce monitoring reports of local district HEAP operations;
• Provide technical and program support to local districts, including on-site assistance;
• Prepare written correspondence;
• Participate in the development and delivery of training materials and other presentations;
• Act as a liaison to local districts;
• Participate in development of HEAP policy and procedures;
• Assist in other projects, such as vendor agreement oversight, cooling component monitoring, etc. as assigned;
• Provide data analysis of HEAP program spending and take-up usage, preparation of Federal and State reports; and draft spending projections;
• Monitor Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Block Grant funding.

A full-time, permanent or contingent permanent appointment will be made. This position may require up to 30% travel. If certified by Civil Service, mandatory reemployment list candidates must be considered first for appointment to this title. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Your resume must indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Non-specific submissions may be disqualified from further consideration if the information you provide does not meet the minimum qualifications. Telecommuting up to 50% may be available in accordance with The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance policy and can be discussed during the interview.

Interested applicants should send an email with their resume attached to job postings.gov and reference posting #26-098. DO NOT REFERENCE THE VACANCY R.

$ 53,764 (Trainee 1- NS equated to SG-14)
$ 59,994 (Trainee 2- NS equated to SG-16)
$ 66,951 (Full Performance level SG-18)

NYS OTDA seeks to promote a diverse workforce that is a representation of the various cultures, voices, backgrounds, ideas, and talents of the citizens and communities that we serve. In alignment with New York State's Executive Orders 187 and 31, OTDA is committed to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by fostering an inclusive workplace.