New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs
Administrative Specialist 1 / Trainee 1/2
New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs, Slingerlands, New York, United States, 12159
Administrative Specialist 1 / Trainee 1/2
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Duties and Responsibilities
Leads the inquiry intake and coordination process, serving as the primary point for OPWDD inquiries.
Conducts background research and compiles complete inquiry packets to support efficient attorney review and case closure.
Tracks inquiries to completion and ensures timely follow-up.
Schedules all MCC 10‑day and 30‑day meetings and supports training coordination.
Performs similar scheduling and coordination functions for SART and has provided coverage during staff leave.
Partnered with the Ethics Officer to streamline the Ethics process, including organizing a shared mailbox and tracking system.
Provides essential administrative support and is a reliable contributor to overall department efficiency.
Minimum Qualifications
Current NYS Justice Center for Protection of People with Special Needs employees with permanent, contingent‑permanent or 55b/c service as an Administrative Specialist 1 (previously Administrative Assistant) and interested in reassignment; or current New York State employee with one year or more permanent, contingent‑permanent or 55b/c service as an Administrative Specialist 1 (previously Administrative Assistant); or current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent, contingent‑permanent or 55b/c service in a position allocated to a Grade 12 or above AND eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 or 70.1* or 70.4 of the Civil Service Law.
Successful completion of the two‑year traineeship leads to appointment as an Administrative Specialist 1, SG‑18.
Non‑competitive qualifications include experience requirements: Administrator Trainee 1 – four years; Administrator Trainee 2 – five years; Administrator 1, SG‑18 – six years. Degree substitutions: associate degree for two years, bachelor’s for four years, master’s for five years, doctorate for six years.
Refer to the Division of Human Resources Management or Civil Service GOT‑IT for approved titles.
Additional Comments Established in 2013 by the Protection with Special Needs Act; the New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs (Justice Center) is charged with protecting over one million New Yorkers under the care or jurisdiction across six State Oversight Agencies.
https://www.justicecenter.ny.gov/
The New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs (Justice Center) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status, or status as a victim of domestic violence.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The Justice Center provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please notify the Office of Human Resources via email at jc.sm.deeo@justicecenter.ny.gov.
Benefits include: Holiday & Paid Time Off; Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF); Pension from the New York State Employees’ Retirement System; Affordable Health Care options; family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost; NYS Deferred Compensation plan; access to the NY 529 College Savings Program.
NOTE ON FINGERPRINTING: Applicants who accept a job offer may be required to be fingerprinted and to pay for the cost of the fingerprinting fee.
NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the Justice Center’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.
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Duties and Responsibilities
Leads the inquiry intake and coordination process, serving as the primary point for OPWDD inquiries.
Conducts background research and compiles complete inquiry packets to support efficient attorney review and case closure.
Tracks inquiries to completion and ensures timely follow-up.
Schedules all MCC 10‑day and 30‑day meetings and supports training coordination.
Performs similar scheduling and coordination functions for SART and has provided coverage during staff leave.
Partnered with the Ethics Officer to streamline the Ethics process, including organizing a shared mailbox and tracking system.
Provides essential administrative support and is a reliable contributor to overall department efficiency.
Minimum Qualifications
Current NYS Justice Center for Protection of People with Special Needs employees with permanent, contingent‑permanent or 55b/c service as an Administrative Specialist 1 (previously Administrative Assistant) and interested in reassignment; or current New York State employee with one year or more permanent, contingent‑permanent or 55b/c service as an Administrative Specialist 1 (previously Administrative Assistant); or current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent, contingent‑permanent or 55b/c service in a position allocated to a Grade 12 or above AND eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 or 70.1* or 70.4 of the Civil Service Law.
Successful completion of the two‑year traineeship leads to appointment as an Administrative Specialist 1, SG‑18.
Non‑competitive qualifications include experience requirements: Administrator Trainee 1 – four years; Administrator Trainee 2 – five years; Administrator 1, SG‑18 – six years. Degree substitutions: associate degree for two years, bachelor’s for four years, master’s for five years, doctorate for six years.
Refer to the Division of Human Resources Management or Civil Service GOT‑IT for approved titles.
Additional Comments Established in 2013 by the Protection with Special Needs Act; the New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs (Justice Center) is charged with protecting over one million New Yorkers under the care or jurisdiction across six State Oversight Agencies.
https://www.justicecenter.ny.gov/
The New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs (Justice Center) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status, or status as a victim of domestic violence.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The Justice Center provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please notify the Office of Human Resources via email at jc.sm.deeo@justicecenter.ny.gov.
Benefits include: Holiday & Paid Time Off; Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF); Pension from the New York State Employees’ Retirement System; Affordable Health Care options; family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost; NYS Deferred Compensation plan; access to the NY 529 College Savings Program.
NOTE ON FINGERPRINTING: Applicants who accept a job offer may be required to be fingerprinted and to pay for the cost of the fingerprinting fee.
NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the Justice Center’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.
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