Overview
From $78,129 to $99,056 Annually
110 State Street
Albany, NY 12236
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.
Civil Service examinations are not required under the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) Program.
For appointment to the Senior Editor Audit Reports you must have:
- A bachelor's degree and three years of professional experience editing or writing reports based on source documents prepared by others.
OR
- A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field and two years of professional experience editing or writing reports based on source documents prepared by others.
Competitive Minimum Qualifications:
You must be currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title, eligible under the 55 b/c program, or eligible to transfer to this title under Section 70.1, 52.6, or 70.4 of the Civil Service Law.
For 70.1, 52.6, or 70.4 transfer to a Senior Edit Audit Reports, salary grade (SG)-21, you must have two years of permanent competitive, or 55-b/55-c service in an approved title for transfer allocated to a SG-19 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.
Duties
As a Senior Editor Audit Reports, you will engage with auditors and executive management to edit and rewrite audit reports and other documents, ensuring clarity, conciseness, accuracy, and timeliness. You will proofread draft and final audit reports and other documents to ensure they meet Division standards for formatting, spelling, grammar, and style. Additionally, you will provide feedback to management and individual auditors on potential writing improvements as well as writing training to auditors in individual and classroom sessions.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Excellent writing skills including the ability to write in a clear and concise manner.
- Ability to understand technical and complex issues.
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and team skills
- Proficient in grammar, spelling and editing sentence structure.
- Excellent skills in proof reading
Additional Comments
Telecommuting
The Office of the New York State Comptroller supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agency’s mission and operational needs. Generally, new employees will be restricted from telecommuting for at least 8 calendar weeks. After the initial 8 calendar week restriction, if an employee’s primary residence location, duties, and work performance are aligned with telecommuting and operational needs they may be allowed to do so. Generally, employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period but may be approved to telecommute less.
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.
Brittany Pebler
P: (518) 474-1924
F: (518) 486-6723
[email protected]
Division Contact
Kimberly Bott
[email protected]
To Apply
Submit a clear, concise cover letter and resume stating how you meet the above minimum qualifications. Reference Item #03030-BEP on your cover letter for proper routing.
Be sure to include a copy of any unofficial transcripts if there are educational requirements / minimum qualification substitutions for this position. Documents must be sent as unlocked and accessible attachments.