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Transportation Analyst/Trainee 2/Trainee 1 (NY HELPS) - (Region 8)
Transportation, Department of
Hawthorne, NY
- $56,183 to $88,970 USD / year
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Real Estate Specialist 1/ Real Estate Specialist Trainee 1/ Trainee 2 -(NY HELPS) - (Region 8)
Transportation, Department of
Poughkeepsie, NY
- $56,183 to $88,970 USD / year
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Land Surveyor Trainee / Assistant Land Surveyor (NY HELPS) Region 6
Transportation, Department of
Hornell, NY
- $69,964 to $105,354 USD / year
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Program Aide (NY HELPS) - Region 7
Transportation, Department of
Watertown, NY
- $55,817 to $67,990 USD / year
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Program Aide (NY HELPS) - Region 7
Transportation, Department of
Watertown, NY
- $55,817 to $67,990 USD / year
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Traffic Systems Technician 1/Trainee 2/Trainee 1 (NY HELPS) - Region 9
Transportation, Department of
Oneonta, NY
- $50,209 to $79,795 USD / year
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Administrative Assistant 1/Trainee 1/Trainee 2(NY HELPS)
Transportation, Department of
Albany, NY
- $42,453 to $63,188 USD / year
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Office Assistant 1 (NY HELPS) - Region 7
Transportation, Department of
Lowville, NY
- $37,862 to $46,843 USD / year
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Office Assistant 1 (NY HELPS) - Region 7
Transportation, Department of
Watertown, NY
- $37,862 to $46,843 USD / year
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Transportation Analyst/Trainee 2/Trainee 1 (NY HELPS) Region 7
Transportation, Department of
Watertown, NY
- $56,183 to $88,970 USD / year
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Principal Engineering Technician (NY HELPS)
Transportation, Department of
Albany, NY
- $62,694 to $79,795 USD / year
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Engineering Technician Trainee/Senior Engineering Technician - NY HELPS
Transportation, Department of
Albany, NY
- $40,307 to $67,990 USD / year
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Principal Engineering Technician (NY HELPS) - (Region 8)
Transportation, Department of
Poughkeepsie, NY
- $62,694 to $79,795 USD / year
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Transportation Analyst/Trainee 1/Trainee 2 (NYHELPS)
Transportation, Department of
Albany, NY
- $56,183 to $88,970 USD / year
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Accountant Trainee 1/ Trainee 2/ Senior Accountant (NY HELPS)
Transportation, Department of
Albany, NY
- $56,183 to $88,970 USD / year
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Highway Maintenance Supervisor 1
Transportation, Department of
Saratoga, NY
- $62,413 to $74,061 USD / year
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Principal Engineering Technician (NY HELPS) Region 4
Transportation, Department of
Rochester, NY
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Auditor 1/Auditor Trainee 1/Auditor Trainee 2 (NY HELPS)
Transportation, Department of
Albany, NY
- $56,183 to $88,970 USD / year
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Principal Engineering Technician (NY HELPS)-Region 7
Transportation, Department of
Watertown, NY
- $62,694 to $79,795 USD / year
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Engineering Technician Trainee / Senior Engineering Technician (NY HELPS) - Region 7
Transportation, Department of
Watertown, NY
- $40,307 to $67,990 USD / year
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Professional Engineer 1 (Civil/Transportation) NYHELPS - Region 7
Transportation, Department of
Watertown, NY
- $102,406 to $127,439 USD / year
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Engineer Trainee/Assistant Engineer (Civil/Transportation) NY HELPS - Region 7
Transportation, Department of
Watertown, NY
- $69,964 to $105,354 USD / year
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Bridge Repair Assistant/Trainee 1/Trainee 2
Transportation, Department of
Saratoga Springs, NY
- $52,996 to $61,413 USD / year
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Engineering Technician Trainee / Senior Engineering Technician (NY HELPS) - (Region 8)
Transportation, Department of
Poughkeepsie, NY
- $40,307 to $67,990 USD / year
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Office Assistant 2 Keyboarding (NY HELPS) - Region 10
Transportation, Department of
Hauppauge, NY
- $44,560 to $54,773 USD / year

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Program Aide (NY HELPS) - Region 7

Watertown, NY, United States

$55,817 to $67,990 USD / year

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Pay: $55,817 to $67,990 USD / year
Apply by: Nov 13, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 29, 2026

Original job description

Duties Description • Program Aides work under the supervision and guidance of professional staff in administrative or agency-specific programs. They exercise a considerable amount of independent judgment in the performance of duties and application of various State and federal laws, procedures, rules, regulations, and guidelines that require interpretation. Incumbents independently determine the needs and priorities required to support professional staff; and provide input into the assigned area’s operations.

Paraprofessional and clerical duties: responding to incoming calls, email, inquiries; direct inquiries to appropriate staff; manage incoming and outgoing mail; order supplies from various vendors for the Operations Unit; Frequent oral and written communication is required. Interactions and written correspondence are expected to be executed with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. Provides quality control for all outgoing correspondence.
Clerical and paraprofessional duties that are consistent with the Program Aide position may be added to the incumbent's workload as are necessitated by changing processes, procedures and Department needs.
Be proficient with purchasing rules, procedures, and processes; Process p-card transactions, purchase orders, purchase requisitions, travel expense reports as a proxy, invoices, and payment vouchers in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). Assist the Regional Director of Operations in managing the Operation Group’s Regional NPS budget, allocations, expenditures and maintain an accurate database of purchases and available funds.
Purchase equipment and supplies for the Operations Office as well as for the support units and field staff. This is to include safety equipment, inspection related tools as well as specialty equipment as authorized by the Regional Director of Operations.
Provide specialized administrative services, maintaining records/files, preparation, review, and evaluation of a variety of reports, spreadsheets, and databases in support of budgeting, personnel, project assignments and other activities within the Operations Office. Examples include Hiring, SAD Pay, Safety Footwear Reimbursement, Vehicles, staff roster, equipment inventories, training records, etc.
Prepare and schedule all interviews; oversee application review and reference checks for applicants.
Review documentation and forms relevant to hiring and the appointment of employment candidates; Draft personnel status forms (P7), Notice of appointment (P6), Appointment Review Forms (PER 131) and submit final draft to Regional HR Office.
Positions may supervise clerical and/or technical employees by prioritizing work assignments, ensuring efficient and effective workflow, and training and evaluating staff.

Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department's response to regional and statewide emergency situations.

Minimum 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:

Three years of experience performing clerical, keyboarding, or paraprofessional work in an office environment.

Candidates may also be qualified for permanent competitive appointment if reachable from the appropriate Civil Service eligible list or eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.

Additional Comments For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be 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.

At a future date, 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 an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

The New York State Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minority group members, disabled persons and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided for the disabled.

In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

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Order supplies
Communication skills
Confidentiality
Quality control
Procurement
Inspection
Budget management
Documentation
Prioritization
Workflow
Regulatory compliance
Public law

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