Duties Description

Participate in the creative development, technical implementation, and curation of online content for websites and related digital platforms. This includes use of the digital content management system to create, modify, and edit webpages. Implement recommended updates to agency online documents, including PowerPoint, forms, reports, and training and guidance documents using Adobe Acrobat. Follow best practices and style guidelines to produce high-quality and accurate work. Follow agency policies and strategies for digital communications.

This position will work in the Report Development Unit (RDU) and will collaborate with unit staff and management to edit audit reports and other publications. This includes editing, proofreading, designing, and formatting print content and charts/graphs/other figures. The position will update/maintain the Division’s Style Guide and other comment libraries of approved wording for audit reports and assist with the corrective action plan and report tracking processes.

This position can be located in LGSA’s Albany Central Office or available Regional Offices.

Minimum Qualifications

To be appointed to this position, you must have at least six (6) years of experience in public relations, social media, and digital communications.

An Associate’s degree in Communications, English, Public Relations, Social Media, Digital Communications, or similar degree, can be substituted for two (2) years of general experience.

A Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Public Relations, Social Media, Digital Communications, or similar degree can be substituted for four (4) years of general experience.

A Master’s degree in Communications, English, Public Relations, Social Media, Digital Communications, or similar degree can be substituted for one (1) additional year of general experience

Education substitutions are not to exceed five (5) years of total experience.

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)

Additional Comments

Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Strong editing skills
Strong formatting skills, with focus on ability to format figures in reports (charts/graphs/tables)
Strong written and oral communication skills
Knowledge of and experience with producing ADA compliant content
Knowledge of and experience working with content management systems
Ability to handle multiple and competing priorities
Continuous improvement mindset
Ability to think and work independently
Strong work ethic and positive attitude
Knowledge and use of Microsoft Suite of products (e.g., Word, Excel, Teams)
Knowledge and use of Adobe products (e.g., Acrobat)

Telecommuting: The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agency’s mission and operational needs. Generally, employees new to OSC 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, OSC employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period but may be approved to telecommute less.

Reasonable Accommodation: The NYS Office of the 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 NYS 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.

The Office of the State Comptroller does not participate in E-Verify or sponsor visa applications.

OSC offers competitive salaries and benefits, and opportunities for advancement, continuing education, and professional development. We provide a professional environment where employees are encouraged to push themselves while maintaining work-life balance. Our generous benefits package includes:

A state pension with vesting after five years’ service
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance available to all employees and their dependents
Flexible spending accounts for dependent and health care
Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP), allowing eligible employees to exchange previously accrued leave in return for a credit to be applied toward their health insurance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
NYS Deferred Compensation plan
Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
Holiday and paid time off
Shift and geographic pay differentials
A committed continuous learning environment
Informational Brown Bag sessions
Wellness at Work Programs to promote employee health and wellness
OSC Mentoring Program to network, contribute, and provide an opportunity to strengthen competencies in a variety of areas
And much more

Office of the NYS Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli

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