Project Coordinator

NY HELP No Agency Victim Services, Office for Title Project Coordinator Occupational Category Other Professional Careers Salary Grade NS Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range From $27.89 to $27.89 Hourly Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Temporary Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 9 AM To 5 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? Yes Telecommuting allowed? Yes County Washington Street Address 11744 New York 22 City Comstock State NY Zip Code 12821 Minimum Qualifications Five years of experience in maintaining records in a warehouse or office setting, at least one of which must have been at a supervisory level. An Associate’s Degree or higher may substitute for 2 years of experience. Duties Description Duties will include, but are not limited to: Supervise staff at the OVS Sexual Offense Evidence Collection Kit (SOECK) storage facility; Primary point of contact for inquiries from hospitals, law enforcement agencies, etc.; Directly supervise the resealing and repackaging of potential evidence as needed; Responsible for coordinating activities of annual inventory and routine audits of evidence onsite; Responsible for ensuring chain of custody is documented and confidentiality of information is maintained; Assist the OVS Storage Facility Manager in overseeing that all systems such as refrigeration, security systems, facility maintenance, purchases, etc. are running appropriately and maintaining communication with those entities that would need to address any physical facility issues; Ensure accountability, integrity, and quality of the tracking process once evidence is inside the facility; Review requests for evidence to be released to law enforcement, returned to victims, or disposed of to ensure appropriate consent is obtained and documents contain required information; Manage delivery acceptance schedule to ensure hospitals and carriers know when evidence will be accepted; Provide support to Program Assistants, including performing the same duties when there are staffing needs or periods of high intake volume; Respond to subpoenas and testify in court, if required; Review and process claims under the Forensic Rape Exam (FRE) direct reimbursement program; and Physically move kits and retrieve items up to approximately 30lb that may be on shelving. Additional Comments This position is being filled for a temporary period of approximately 18 months. The position may be extended pending operational need and approval from the Division of Budget. Temporary employment may also lead to permanent appointment in the future. We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, which includes: Choice of several health insurance plans Dental & vision insurance Membership in the NYS Retirement System Deferred Compensation Investment Plan 13 vacation days per year 13 sick days per year 5 days of personal leave per year 13 paid holidays per year Tuition reimbursement Training & development opportunitiesCandidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. OVS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion.REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The NYS Office of Victim Services provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Unit at [email protected] or (518) 485-1704. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.Name Jackie Kalney Telephone 518-485-7963 Fax 518-457-4000 Email Address [email protected] Address Street 80 South Swan Street Alfred E. Smith Building City Albany State NY Zip Code 12210 Notes on Applying Please send a cover letter and resume to the email address listed above. Please reference posting # 159369 in your email / cover letter.