Program Research Specialist 2 (NY HELPS)

NY HELP Yes Agency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of Title Program Research Specialist 2 (NY HELPS) Occupational Category Other Professional Careers Salary Grade 23 Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range From $86681 to $109650 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent 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 NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation 625 Broadway City Albany State NY Zip Code 12238 Duties Description The Program Research Specialist 2, SG-23 will serve as the Regional Sustainability Coordinator who is dedicated to leading and supporting sustainability initiatives at OPRHP. Working closely with regional staff, facility managers, external partners, this role will foster sustainable practices, improve reporting accuracy, and drive measurable environmental outcomes aligned with New York Stateu2019s climate and sustainability goals and Executive Order 22 is a directive aimed at advancing sustainability and decarbonization efforts within the state. The position will oversee one program research specialist 1 at the main office. The Program Research Specialist 2u2019s duties: u2022 Identify and assess new sustainability program needs and opportunities, ensuring alignment with agency goals and best practices.u2022 Design, pilot, and implement region-wide sustainability initiatives, such as composting programs and energy audits.u2022 Organize and facilitate sustainability-focused public events and educational programs in collaboration with community groups and park staff.u2022 Support and evaluate pilot programs for sustainable technologies and processes, assessing feasibility for broader implementation.u2022 Develop and execute data collection strategies for regional sustainability programs, analyzing effectiveness and compliance with Executive Order 22 (EO22).u2022 Conduct trend analysis and forecasting to identify opportunities for program expansion or improvement, providing actionable recommendations.u2022 Prepare comprehensive reports, dashboards, and presentations for regional and agency leadership, including annual EO22 reports.u2022 Serve as the regional liaison to the Bureau of Sustainability, participating in statewide meetings and training sessions.u2022 Develop educational materials and engage with the community to promote sustainability initiatives and encourage public participation.u2022 Collaborate with various departments to ensure sustainable practices are integrated into daily operations and track progress toward sustainability goals. Minimum Qualifications NY HELPS Qualifications: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:A bachelor's degree including or supplemented by nine semester credit hours in statistics, biostatistics, economics, econometrics, research methods, mathematics, data analysis, or data modeling and three years of professional research experience in the collection and evaluation of quantitative data directed toward review and analysis of program operations.Substitution: J.D. or masteru2019s degree may substitute for one year of the experience; a doctoral degree may substitute for two years of the experience. If verifiable, we will accept and prorate part-time and volunteer experience.Employees appointed via the NY HELPS program are restricted for promotional appointment until their position is covered-in to the competitive class by the New York State Civil Service Commission (CSC), or they otherwise obtain permanent competitive status. The CSC has recently covered-in employees who were appointed via NY HELPS on a permanent or contingent permanent basis between June 26, 2024 and June 11, 2025. Notification to employees regarding a change in their status is forthcoming. You may wish to apply if you received a permanent NY HELPS appointment to a qualifying title within these timeframes and are interested in this opportunity. Your eligibility for promotion will be reviewed by Human Resources. Employees with a permanent NY HELPS appointment occurring effective 6/12/25 or later will be addressed with a subsequent cover-in.REASSIGNMENT QUALIFICATIONS:You must be a current New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) employee with one year of permanent, competitive or 55-b/55-c service as Program Research Specialist 2, SG-23. Eligible List Appointment: Candidates may also be qualified for permanent competitive appointment if reachable on the Program Research Specialist 2 eligible list. 52.6 Transfer Qualifications: You must be a qualified employee of New York State and eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 of Civil Service Law which requires one year of permanent, competitive or 55-b/55-c service as in a qualifying title within two salary grades or one M grade of the grade 23 level.55-b/c QUALIFICATIONS:This position is eligible for 55b/c appointment, and candidates with 55b/c eligibility are encouraged to apply. To be eligible for a 55b/c appointment, candidate must be currently enrolled in the Civil Service 55b/c program and must meet the minimum qualifications listed above. To be considered, you must provide a copy of your letter of eligibility with your response and meet the minimum qualifications listed above.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.NON-COMPETITIVE PROMOTION (NCP) QUALIFICATIONS:As required by the New York State Department of Civil Service, we are posting for this position to determine if there are any qualified OPRHP employees interested in a permanent appointment to the position. If there are three or fewer qualified candidates interested in the position who meet the promotion minimum qualifications, a permanent appointment can be made pursuant to Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law. The promotion minimum qualifications are: one year of permanent competitive service at the full performance level as an Program Research Specialist 1, SG-18. PROVISIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:Based on the results of the required recruitment/canvassing for the Program Research Specialist 2 position, OPRHP may make a provisional appointment to this position. If a provisional appointment is made, the appointed candidate will be required to compete in the next holding of the Program Research Specialist 2 exam and be reachable for appointment from the newly established eligible list.The minimum qualifications for provisional appointment are:1: You must be a qualified employee of New York State and have one (1) year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as a Program Research Specialist 1 (and all parenthetic), SG-18. OR 2: A bachelor's degree including or supplemented by nine semester credit hours in statistics, biostatistics, economics, econometrics, research methods, mathematics, data analysis, or data modeling and three years of professional research experience in the collection and evaluation of quantitative data directed toward review and analysis of program operations.Substitution: J.D. or masteru2019s degree may substitute for one year of the experience; a doctoral degree may substitute for two years of the experience. If verifiable, we will accept and prorate part-time and volunteer experience. Additional Comments BENEFITS:Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:Paid Time Offu2022 PEF: 44 days u2013 13 vacation days, 13 sick days, and 5 personal leave days, 13 holidaysu2022 Three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional developmentHealth Care Benefits:u2022 Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programsu2022 Family dental and vision benefits at no additional costAdditional Benefits:u2022 New York State Employeesu2019 Retirement System (ERS) Membershipu2022 NYS Deferred Compensationu2022 Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bondsu2022 Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)u2022 Paid Parental LeaveTo learn more about our benefits, visit: Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Annette Sattinger Telephone Fax Email Address Address Street 625 Broadway City Albany State NY Zip Code 12238 Notes on Applying TO APPLY:If you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, please forward your resume to with the Subject line u201cProgram Research Specialist 2, Vacancy ID 203471u201d or mail your resume to Annette Sattinger, Human Resources, 625 Broadway, Albany NY 12238.All qualified persons are invited an encouraged to apply. It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and operational needs for the position.

Created: 2025-11-26