Taxpayer Services Specialist 1 (NYHELPS)

NY HELP Yes Agency Taxation & Finance, State Title Taxpayer Services Specialist 1 (NYHELPS) Occupational Category Other Professional Careers Salary Grade 14 Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range From $53764 to $68630 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Contingent Permanent Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage 5% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 8 AM To 4 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? Yes County Albany Street Address 299 Old Niskayuna Rd (Wade Road) City Latham State NY Zip Code 12110 Duties Description Under higher level supervision, the Taxpayer Service Specialist 1(TSS 1) must be able to perform a variety of administrative and paraprofessional activities that support the work in the Office of Real Property Tax Services. The incumbent must be able to perform the following essential functions:u2022 Perform a variety of administrative and paraprofessional activities that support the work of the Office of Real Property Tax Services.u2022 Serve as a member of a team charged with developing user requirements, procedures and/or testing of new or revised processing systems.u2022 Collaborate in the execution of test conditions to evaluate the accuracy of the system.u2022 Collaborate in the analysis of defects in systems and recommend solutions to address the defect(s).u2022 Multitask and prioritize assignments; organize workload and files for all assignments.u2022 Be detail-oriented and follow through with all aspects of assignments through completion.u2022 Organize and maintain files, spreadsheets; create reports and organizational charts.u2022 Communicate effectively via written, telephone and face-to-face contact with Department staff and management.u2022 Cross train with other staff and provide back-up if necessary.u2022 Provide program and technical assistance.u2022 Maintain confidentiality of information; exercise patience and good judgment in dealing with internal/external customers.u2022 Adhere to the time and attendance rules and regulations of the Department. Minimum Qualifications 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. 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:This position may be filled as a two-year traineeship, the appointment level in the traineeship is at the discretion of the hiring agency.? Taxpayer Services Specialist Trainee 1 (equated to SG-11, hiring rate $45,494)An associateu2019s degree OR completion of 60 college semester credit hours? Taxpayer Services Specialist Trainee 2 (equated to SG-13, hiring rate $50,844)An associateu2019s degree OR completion of 60 semester credit hours AND one year of experience testing tax processing systems and/or resolving tax return processing errors.? Taxpayer Services Specialist 1, SG-14 (hiring rate $53,764)An associateu2019s degree OR completion of 60 semester credit hours AND two years of experience testing tax processing systems and/or resolving tax return processing errors._________________________________________COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Candidates must be NYS employees eligible for transfer in accordance with Civil Service laws, rules, and regulations.OR Reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title and location.Current and former NYS employees may be contacted for their full social security number to verify their NYS employment history and determine eligibility._________________________________________55-b MINIUM QUALIFICATIONS:You must meet the non-competitive minimum qualifications AND have a letter of eligibility from the Dept of Civil Service dated within the last three (3) years. You must submit your letter with your resume and acceptable proof of education. Additional Comments New York State is an equal opportunity employer. It's the policy of the state of New York to provide for and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or an arrest or criminal conviction record unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.Any candidate selected for this position will be subject to a review of their tax return submissions by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. Employment of a candidate is conditioned upon a finding by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance that the candidate is in compliance with all local, state, and federal tax laws. In accordance with federal government requirements, the employment of any candidate selected for this position is conditioned upon successfully completing a background investigation including a criminal history record check (fingerprint check).Note: Due to the nature of this position, newly hired employees will not be eligible to telecommute. After the specified training period, employees may be allowed to submit a telecommuting application in accordance with the Departmentu2019s policy and subject to management approval. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Recruitment Team 2 Telephone Fax Email Address Address Street W A Harriman State Office Campus City Albany State NY Zip Code 12227 Notes on Applying Qualified Candidates should copy the below web address into your browser to complete the online application for the Department of Tax and Finance. Within the application you will attach your resume, transcripts, cover letter, and 55-b letter if applicable.NY HELPS APPLICATIONS-------------------Transcripts must show:1. Your name2. School name3. Degree was awarded, if applicable, or credits earned4. Date the degree was awarded, if applicable5. Foreign degrees must have an approved evaluation: is essential that you describe your qualifying experience as completely as possible on your resume. You must list the time spent in each position with the months and years for start and end dates. Omissions or vagueness will not be interpreted in your favor. Failure to provide acceptable proof of education may result in your disqualification.Please note: Former and current NYS employees may be contacted for their full social security number to verify their NYS employment history.

Created: 2026-01-23