Overview
From $40,391 to $55,322 Annually
365 Jordan Road
Troy, NY 12180
Minimum Qualifications:
Do you want a career with a purpose that provides work/life balance? Apply today to join the Office of the New York State Comptroller.
No exam required under the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) Program: Non-Competitive Qualifications for appointment under the NYHELPS Program:
Non-Competitive Qualifications for appointment under the NYHELPS Program:
- Computer Operator Trainee
For appointment to a Computer Operator Trainee, you must have:
- High school diploma or high school equivalency diploma.
- Computer Operator
For appointment to a Computer Operator, you must have:
- High school or high school equivalency diploma and six months full-time experience in the operation of large scale/commercial printing equipment, a mainframe or medium to large server, multi-variable print production, or information technology related activities.
Competitive Minimum Qualifications:
You must be currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title, eligible under the 55 b/c program (see below), or eligible to transfer to this title under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
Transfer:
For a 70.1 transfer to a Computer Operator, salary grade (SG)-10, you must have one year of permanent competitive service, or 55-b/55-c service in an approved title allocated to an SG-8 or above.
To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website: Career Mobility Office » GOT-IT (ny.gov)
Appointments via transfer must not result in a second, consecutive transfer with an advancement of more than two S-grades or one M-grade.
55b/55c Program appointment:
This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. For more information on this program, please visit the NYS Department of Civil Service website, 55b/c Recruitment Resources Center (ny.gov)
Traineeship salary information:
The position may be filled at the Computer Operator Trainee equated to SG-08 ($40,391 or full performance Computer Operator SG-10 ($45,081) based on the candidate’s education, experience, and previous state service. Salary is nonnegotiable.
Candidates hired at the trainee level will be advanced to the full performance Computer Operator SG-10 ($45,081) following successful completion of the traineeship.
Duties
The position resides on the Computer Operations team, bureau of Operations Services.
- This team is charged with monitoring critical hardware systems.
- When issues arise, staff coordinate with technical teams and vendors to resolve.
- The team also manages OSC’s enterprise printing, producing checks, direct deposit advices, tax documents, correspondence, and reports.
- This includes weekly payroll checks and statements for NYS employees, monthly pension checks, W-2 and 1099 forms, business correspondence, and internal CIO reports.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
- Possesses excellent interpersonal skills; ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy, both orally and in written format with peers, management, vendors, technical staff, etc.
- Demonstrates ability to work in a team environment, willing to take direction, as well as work independently.
- Demonstrates ability to maintain production requirements while ensuring quality control standards are continually maintained.
- Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office and Teams.
- Demonstrates reliability and dependability under varying shifts and conditions.
Additional Comments
Reasonable Accommodation
The Office of the New York State Comptroller provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Division of Human Resources at (518) 474-1924.
Equal Opportunity Employment
The Office of the New York State Comptroller values a workforce with a broad, diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives. All employees are expected to contribute to a professional environment focused on self-evaluation and improvement, as well as acceptance and support of coworkers.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
The Office of the State Comptroller does not participate in E-Verify or sponsor visa applications.
Kathy Shellhamer
P: (518) 474-1924
F: (518) 486-6723
[email protected]
Division Contact
Lisamarie Hitchcock
[email protected]
To Apply
Submit a clear, concise cover letter and resume stating how you meet the above minimum qualifications. Reference Item #08210-KKS on your cover letter for proper routing. Documents must be sent as unlocked and accessible attachments.