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Review Vacancy Date Posted 09/04/24 Applications Due09/17/24 Vacancy ID166752 * Basics * Schedule * Location * Job Specifics * Contact NY HELPYes AgencyThruway Authority TitleSenior Administrative Analyst Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing Salary Grade18 Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented) Salary RangeFrom $47048 to $87935 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage 10% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.50 Workday From 8:30 AM To 4:30 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County Albany Street Address 200 Southern Blvd City Albany StateNY Zip Code12209 Minimum Qualifications Current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service in a position allocated to a Grade 11 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1, 52.6, or 70.4 of the NYS Civil Service Law 70.4 Transfer: Candidates must have one year or more of qualifying permanent service at the Grade 11 or above AND possession of a bachelor's degree; AND standing on the Professional Careers Opportunities (PCO) or Public Administration Traineeship Transition (PATT) eligible lists. PCO Candidates: Individuals with a score of 100 or above on the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) eligible list are encouraged to apply. Successful completion of a two-year traineeship leads to appointment as a Senior Administrative Analyst, SG-18. NY HELPS Qualifications: 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 may be 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 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 with all of 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. Candidates interested in an appointment via NY HELPS must have a bachelor's degree or higher and successfully complete a two year traineeship which will lead to an appointment as a Senior Administrative Analyst, SG-18 Duties Description In support of the Department of Audit & Management Services, the incumbent will analyze and evaluate business processes for the NYS Thruway Authority; identify opportunities to improve operational and administrative activities/programs; provide project management for small to intermediate administrative initiatives; plan and develop and/or update systems, study of work problems, policies, procedures, forms, and related publications. May serve as lead analyst on less complicated projects or portions of larger scale projects. Specific duties may include, but not be limited to the following: * Work closely with departmental audit and investigative staff to analyze internal controls, site security, evaluation of processes, for identifying and addressing potential problems. * Conduct management and organizational studies to review and improve organizational performance. Evaluate and develop recommendations to improve program operations, efficiency, and effectiveness and security. * Conduct data and internal control analysis. * Review for compliance to procedure manuals, forms, and policy. * Perform additional duties, as necessary, in support of office operations and timely completion of Authority initiatives. * Travel will be required, some of which may be overnight. Additional Comments Free onsite employee parking Remote work availability and working hours will be discussed at the time of interview Some of the benefits provided to Management Confidential (M/C) Thruway employees include: Health Insurance and Prescription Drug Coverage. Dental and Vision Coverage. 13 Paid Holidays, 4 of which are floating holidays, which are credited in July each year for use from July 1st through June 30th. Vacation, Sick and Personal Accruals. Sick Leave is credited at the rate of one-half day each biweekly pay period up to a total of 165 days. Sick Leave Incentive Plan - Employees who have not accumulated 165 sick days and have not used sick leave during the periods of January 1st to June 30th or July 1st to December 31st each year, may receive two days of pay for each six-month period. Employees who have a sick leave balance of 165 sick leave days, and continuously maintain that balance for each six-month period, may receive four days of pay for each six-month period. Employees with 20+ years of Authority/State service may receive up to an additional five days of vacation leave accruals annually. Vacation Exchange Program - Between November 15th. and December 31st of each year, employees who have previously earned and accrued vacation credits may elect to receive cash payments in lieu of the use of up to five days of such accrued vacation credits. Employees who maintain a 35-day vacation accrual balance in the pay period prior to submitting the election form may exchange an additional five days for a total exchange of 10 days of accrued vacation credits. Membership in the New York State and Local Retirement System, as well as optional enrollment in the NYS Deferred Compensation Plan. Tuition Assistance Program, which reimburses 90% of tuition costs for approved courses up to 21 credit hours per year. New York's 529 College Savings Program, which provides New York families with a tax-advantaged way to save for college. Longevity Pay - Employees with five years of satisfactory service at or above the maximum salary of their grade will be eligible to have salary advanced to the First Longevity, 10 years of satisfactory service will advance to the Second Longevity, and 15 years of satisfactory service will advance to the Third Longevity. Longevity pay has a positive impact on retirement. Employees are paid bi-weekly, with no lag time. Some positions will be eligible for downstate and/or geographical pay depending on location and title. The New York State Thruway Authority is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. New York State Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, familial status, citizen or immigration status, sex, disability, marital status, gender identity or expression, prior arrests, prior conviction records, predisposing genetic characteristics or domestic violence victim status. The Thruway Authority is committed to a workplace free from discrimination based on the referenced characteristics and other federal and state protected characteristics. The New York State Thruway Authority provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Development at accommodations@thruway.ny.gov or call (518) 471-4321. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Michelle Telephone 518-436-2725 Fax 518-471-5076 Email Address canvassreply5@thruway.ny.gov Address Street 200 Southern Blvd City Albany State NY Zip Code 12209 Notes on ApplyingIf interested in this vacancy, please submit a resume and any other documents for proof of eligibility to the contact information in this announcement. Please include the Vacancy ID and Title of the position you are applying for in your email.