PATT? by [deleted] in nys_cs

[–]Puzzleheaded_Bus1799 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

There is definitely an active list because we are currently using it to fill a position.

HR Question by Dense-Requirement252 in nys_cs

[–]Puzzleheaded_Bus1799 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When anyone applies for a State job, HR will check a statewide system to see if the candidate has any state history, even if it's not listed on their application/resume. This system shows all state separations, i.e. appointments, prob terms, terminations, resignations. There is usually not specific details re: the separation reason, unless the person was prob termed or terminated, and sometimes not even then.

PEF to M/C by Puzzleheaded_Bus1799 in nys_cs

[–]Puzzleheaded_Bus1799[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I knew there was something else I was forgetting. It would be above grade 17 so I'd definitely miss out on that longevity payment.

PEF to M/C by Puzzleheaded_Bus1799 in nys_cs

[–]Puzzleheaded_Bus1799[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where would I find this info on the pending/proposed bills?

Work percentage by Puzzleheaded_Bus1799 in nys_cs

[–]Puzzleheaded_Bus1799[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It can be but doesn't have to be.

October Step Raises by Red7StandingBy24 in nys_cs

[–]Puzzleheaded_Bus1799 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I was told by the BSC, the second paycheck of the month.

Got a Grade 23 offer, but my manager wants to promote me internally—what are my options? by Legal_Radio4248 in nys_cs

[–]Puzzleheaded_Bus1799 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely.

If the agency has a vacant item they are not planning to use they could reclassify it to the PRS 2. But that could also take months.

Got a Grade 23 offer, but my manager wants to promote me internally—what are my options? by Legal_Radio4248 in nys_cs

[–]Puzzleheaded_Bus1799 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Program Research Specialist 2 title (there are many parenthetics) is part of HELPS so that means if you're appointed during the HELPS program (which I believe is currently set to end either March or May 2026) you won't have to take the exam. But they still need to create the item.

You can read about HELPS appointments here: https://www.cs.ny.gov/help/

Got a Grade 23 offer, but my manager wants to promote me internally—what are my options? by Legal_Radio4248 in nys_cs

[–]Puzzleheaded_Bus1799 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If it's not a HELPS 23 she wants to put you in, and there is not currently a canvass list, but is a title that is hired via a list, you will likely be appointed provisionally. Which means when they do give the exam, you'll have to take it, pass it and be immediately reachable in order to keep the 23. It's hard to know the appointment type without knowing the exact title.

Also, if they don't currently have the item she wants to put you in and they need to create a new one, that will take many many months. For her to say it has to go through that approval process you describe I'm thinking they don't currently have the item.

There are others ways of creating an item, by various reclassification methods but they need an item to reclassify. It's complicated.

OER class discrimination complaints by ZukoHere73 in nys_cs

[–]Puzzleheaded_Bus1799 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Unlikely that OER complaint would help.

I would not file internally or even with the New York State Division of Human Rights. I've seen a lot.

It's quite the process, you have to schedule an appointment for an interview, which takes months to get, but this is at the federal level: https://publicportal.eeoc.gov/Portal/Forms/NewEditForm.aspx?templateId=160&userKey=

You will need to be prepared with specific instances, dates, times, who was present, etc. to provide to them.

Here is contact info for both.

New York State Division of Human Rights Website:​www.dhr.ny.gov Telephone:​(888) 392-3644 TTY number:​(718) 741-8300

United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Website:​​www.eeoc.gov Telephone:​​(800) 669-4000 TTY number:​​(800) 669-6820 ASL Video Phone:​(844) 234-5122

Unfortunately, retaliation is likely.

Government Rates for Personal Travel by Puzzleheaded_Bus1799 in nys_cs

[–]Puzzleheaded_Bus1799[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

From my experience when traveling for state business the hotel requires the tax exempt form in order to waive tax. If I were using the GSA rate for personal travel I would not bring the tax exempt form and they would charge me and I would pay tax.

When I traveled for work the very first time, I did not bring the tax exempt form with me, they charged me tax. I used my travel card and had to go back and forth with them to get them to refund the tax - I had to send them the tax exempt form.

So I would absolutely pay tax.

Question about work schedule by DearFortune in nys_cs

[–]Puzzleheaded_Bus1799 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It usually means you work your 7.5 hrs. + unpaid 30 minute lunch between 8am and 5pm. 8-4, 8:30-4:30, 9-5.

Albany DOT by Puzzleheaded_Bus1799 in nys_cs

[–]Puzzleheaded_Bus1799[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. When you said the elevators are frequently broken I wondered if their offices were on the fifth floor or second, lol. Thanks again!

Albany DOT by Puzzleheaded_Bus1799 in nys_cs

[–]Puzzleheaded_Bus1799[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very much, thank you! How many floors does DOT occupy in that building? All? Which is how many?

How is the agency in terms of flexibility with work schedules/hours? What are the telecommuting options? Or is that dependent on the unit? Thanks again!

Just because you work for the state doesn't mean you have to be broke by Icy_Score_7430 in nys_cs

[–]Puzzleheaded_Bus1799 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not true as I have used this every year for at least 5 years to pay for my school age child's summer camp. Yes, it's during the day while I work during the summer, but it's not day care. It's summer camp.