The posted hiring rate is the sum of the statutory hiring rate for PS&T Grade 20 ($72,032) and the Downstate Adjustment ($3,400). The posted job rate is the sum of the statutory job rate ($91,381) and the Downstate Adjustment ($3,400).
Operational Needs:
- Candidates must possess effective communication skills and have the ability to understand written and/or verbal material and instructions.
- Must possess and maintain a valid NYS driver’s license as a term and condition of employment.
- Work schedule may vary depending on agency needs and project completion dates.
BENEFITS:
Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:
o PEF and CSEA: 44 days - 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays.
o M/C: 39 days - 13 Vacation days, 8 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays.
o PEF: Three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development.
o M/C: Eligible for unlimited days of professional leave to participate in professional development, but at supervisor’s discretion.
o Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs.
o Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
o New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
o NYS Deferred Compensation
o Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
o Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
o Paid Parental / Family Leave
To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx
- For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe 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 this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.
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.