NY HELPS
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 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.
NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Trainee 1:
A bachelor's or higher degree.
Trainee 2:
A bachelor's degree and one year of professional experience providing administrative and staff support to executives, program managers and staff, boards, or commissions by overseeing budget, human resources, and business services activities for an organization or program.
Substitution:
A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.
Full Level:
A bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience providing administrative and staff support to executives, program managers and staff, boards, or commissions by overseeing budget, human resources, and business services activities for an organization or program.
Substitution:
A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.
If a degree and/or credit hours are listed, please forward your transcripts with your resume and cover letter.
It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.
70.1 TRANSFER QUALIFICATIONS:
One year of permanent, contingent permanent, or 55 B/C service allocated to a Grade 11 or higher eligible for transfer and determined to be similar by Civil Service.
52.6 TRANSFER QUALIFICATIONS:
One year of permanent, contingent permanent, or 55 B/C service allocated to a Grade 18 or higher eligible for transfer and determined to be administrative by Civil Service.
For transfers, a list of approved titles is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/. The GOT-IT site will inform you if your title requires special qualifications for 52.6 or 70.1 transfer as detailed above.
PROVISIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Based on the results of the canvass of the current eligible list for the Administrative Specialist 1 the Department may elect to make a provisional appointment to this position rather than a permanent appointment. If a provisional appointment is made, the appointed candidate will be required to compete in the next holding of the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) exam and be reachable for appointment from the newly established eligible list.
The minimum qualifications for Provisional appointment are:
If a degree and/or credit hours are listed, please forward your transcripts with your resume and cover letter.
Trainee 1:
You must meet the open competitive qualifications from the most recent examination announcement. The open competitive minimum qualifications are: A bachelor's or higher degree.
Trainee 2:
The open competitive qualifications are: A bachelor's or higher degree, also Either 1. One year of professional experience*; OR
2. a Juris Doctor, master’s or higher degree in a field related to the position being filled**
Full Level:
The open competitive minimum qualifications are: A bachelor's or higher degree, also Either 1. Two years of professional experience*, OR
2. A Juris Doctor, master’s or higher degree in a field related to the position being filled** AND one year of professional experience*.

• Professional experience must be performing the duties of the full performance level position.

**Hiring agencies have discretion in determining whether a degree is related to the duties of the position.
It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.
55 B/C QUALIFICATIONS:
Individuals certified eligible for the 55 B/C program under the Governor's Program to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities pursuant to Section 55 B/C of the Civil Service Law will also be considered. To be considered, you must provide a copy of your letter of eligibility with your response.
You must meet the open competitive qualifications from the most recent examination announcement. The open competitive minimum qualifications are:
If a degree and/or credit hours are listed, please forward your transcripts with your resume and cover letter.
Trainee 1:
You must meet the open competitive qualifications from the most recent examination announcement. The open competitive minimum qualifications are: A bachelor's or higher degree.
Trainee 2:
The open competitive qualifications are: A bachelor's or higher degree, also Either 1. One year of professional experience*; OR
2. a Juris Doctor, master’s or higher degree in a field related to the position being filled**
Full Level:
The open competitive minimum qualifications are: A bachelor's or higher degree, also Either 1. Two years of professional experience*, OR
2. A Juris Doctor, master’s or higher degree in a field related to the position being filled** AND one year of professional experience*.

• Professional experience must be performing the duties of the full performance level position.

**Hiring agencies have discretion in determining whether a degree is related to the duties of the position.
It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.