Senior Employment Security Clerk (Hourly) Albany - BCSU

NY HELP No Agency Labor, Department of Title Senior Employment Security Clerk (Hourly) Albany - BCSU Occupational Category Clerical, Secretarial, Office Aide Salary Grade 09 Bargaining Unit ASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA) Salary Range From $19.83 to $19.83 Hourly Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Temporary Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.50 Workday From 9 AM To 5 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? Yes County Albany Street Address 1220 Washington Avenue City Albany State NY Zip Code 12226 Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:An Associate's Degree or 60 college semester credit hours and one year of work experience in customer service OR a high school diploma and three years of work experience one year of which must be in customer service.Customer service is being defined as: interacting with the general public where your primary responsibility is effectively communicating verbally to explain programs/services, policies, or procedures or resolve customer issues and/or problems.Qualifying Experience may include call center agent, customer service representative, sales representative providing information, bank officer, or telemarketer.Examples of Non-Qualifying Experience include receptionist, data entry clerk, cashier, retail clerk, bartender, wait staff, hair stylist, bus driver, or home health aide, etc. Note: It is essential that you describe your qualifying education and/or experience as completely as possible on your application; your application should describe in detail the kind of service and information you provide to the general public. Omissions or vagueness may not be interpreted in your favor.Preferred Qualifications: Ability to initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders. Duties Description Standard Duties:As a Senior Employment Security Clerk assigned to DOL's Unemployment Insurance Division's Benefit Customer Service & Special Programs, you will be responsible for the following;BSCU:· Accept and process both original and continued claims for Unemployment Insurance. · Conduct telephone interviews with claimants in order to obtain detailed information quickly and efficiently to identify issues related to entitlement and eligibility for benefits as well as instructing claimants on the requirements and methods of certifying for benefits.· Determine the need for further fact-finding and place claims on hold pending further investigation· Work a variety of reports · Provide excellent customer service and decrease flow-outSpecial Programs: Accept and process applications for SEAP, TRA and 599.2 Make payments or take certifications for SEAP, TRA and 599.2 Respond to inquiries on status of applications and payments for SEAP TRA and 599.2 Process mail and E-faxes for SEAP TRA and 599.2 Provide general information about regular unemployment insurance. Various Reports Provide excellent customer service Additional Comments Work hours to be discussed at the time of interview.We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: 13 paid holidays, 5 personal days, and a minimum of 13 vacation days per year Paid sick leave (CSEA and PEF employees- 13 days; M/C employees- 8 days plus free enrollment into the Income Protection Program for short-term and long-term disability coverage). Choice of several affordable and competitive health insurance plans Dental and vision insurance plans at no additional cost Membership in the NYS Employee’s Retirement System NYS Deferred Compensation Investment Plan Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) (full-time employees) Eligibility to apply for tuition reimbursement for qualifying employees and courses Paid Parental Leave Our mission is to provide outstanding services to our customers—the workers and business that call New York home. We help New Yorkers find careers they will love. We build and support New York’s businesses. We empower and protect New York’s workers. To learn more about our mission and the exciting work of the DOL, please visit: https://dol.ny.gov/about-us DOL is committed to fostering employee engagement and work-life balance. We offer telecommuting (up to 40%) and alternative work schedules to eligible employees. Our exciting training and development opportunities, including Coursera and our formal Employee Recognition Program allow us to develop, recognize, and celebrate our workforce. Please note that specific benefits and programs may vary based on negotiating unit, current contract, length of State service, and program area.Telecommuting options will be discussed at the time of interview. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.Name Robert Stager Telephone (518) 457-1020 Fax EFax: [email protected] Email Address [email protected] Address Street Department of Labor/Personnel Harriman State Campus, Building 12, Room 561 City Albany State NY Zip Code 12226 Notes on Applying All candidates must submit a written resume and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. These documents must be received by August 19, 2024 and submitted via email to [email protected] or mailed to the NYS Department of Labor, Personnel Bureau, Building 12, Room 561, State Office Campus, Albany, NY 12226. You must include, Vacancy ID#164681, Senior Employment Security Clerk (Hourly) Albany BSCU in the subject line of your email. Failure to do so may result in a delay of processing your application.Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Department of Labor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.If you are a person with a disability and wish to request that a reasonable accommodation be provided for you to participate in a job interview, please contact: Department of Labor, Attn: Director, Division of Equal Opportunity and Development (DEOD), Building 12, Albany, NY 12226 (Phone (518) 457-1984 and/or fax (518) 485-2575.”Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at [email protected].