Payroll Specialist 1, SG-11(NYHELPS) Item# 02044

Payroll Specialist 1

Major activities for this position will include :

• Opening, reviewing, sorting and scanning mail
• Entering garnishment orders
• Auditing garnishment entries and completing peer review of garnishment orders
• Working directly with garnishment vendors to ensure electronic files and payments are exchanged accurately and on time
• Assisting with documentation of internal business processes and procedures
• Working with other sections of Payroll Deductions to accurately calculate and confirm employee paychecks

Minimum qualifications :

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Civil Service examinations are not required under the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) Program :

Non-Competitive qualifications for appointment under the NYHELPS Program :

For appointment to the Payroll Specialist 1 (SG-11), you must have :

Competitive minimum qualifications :

You must be currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title, eligible under the 55 b / c program, or eligible to transfer to this title under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

For 70.1 transfer to a Payroll Specialist 1, salary grade (SG)-11, you must have one year of permanent competitive, or 55-b / 55-c service in an approved title for transfer allocated to a SG-09 or above.

To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website : Career Mobility Office GOT-IT (ny.gov) Appointments via transfer must not result in a second, consecutive transfer with an advancement of more than two S-grades or one M-grade.

Non-Competitive promotion (NCP) qualifications :

You must be a qualified employee of the Office of the New York State Comptroller and have had one year of permanent competitive or 55-b / 55-c service as a Office Assistant 2, Office Assistant 2 (Spanish Language), Clerk 2, Clerk 2 (Spanish Language), Office Assistant 2 (Calculations), Office Assistant 2 (Calculations) (Spanish Language), Calculations Clerk 2, Calculations Clerk 2 (Spanish Language), Office Assistant 2 (Customer Service), Office Assistant 2 (Customer Service) (Spanish Language), Agency Services Representative, Agency Services Representative (Spanish Language), Office Assistant 2 (Keyboarding), Office Assistant 2 (Keyboarding) (Spanish Language), Keyboard Specialist 2, Keyboard Specialist 2 (Spanish Language), or Payroll Assistant.

NCP notes :

If the number of interested candidates who meet the promotional qualifications is three or less, the agency; at its discretion, may nominate one or more of the candidates for a noncompetitive promotion without further examination under the provisions of Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities :

Telecommuting :

The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agency's mission and operational needs. Generally, employees new to OSC will be restricted from telecommuting for at least 8 calendar weeks. After the initial 8 calendar week restriction, if an employee's primary residence location, duties, and work performance are aligned with telecommuting and operational needs they may be allowed to do so. Generally, OSC employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period but may be approved to telecommute less.

Reasonable Accommodation :

The NYS Office of the State Comptroller provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Division of Human Resources at (518) 474-1924.

Equal Opportunity Employment :

The Office of the NYS Comptroller values a workforce with a broad, diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives. All employees are expected to contribute to a professional environment focused on self-evaluation and improvement, as well as acceptance and support of coworkers.

The Office of the State Comptroller does not participate in E-Verify or sponsor visa applications.

OSC offers competitive salaries and benefits, and opportunities for advancement, continuing education, and professional development. We provide a professional environment where employees are encouraged to push themselves while maintaining work-life balance. Our generous benefits package includes :

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