Job Opportunities

The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) is a recognized national leader in the field of Human Services and innovative social welfare programs. The Office must continually review and revise its methods of providing assistance in order to meet the fiscal and social challenges of the next century. As such, we seek individuals who will exercise vision and creativity in shaping the future of the services provided to residents of our State.

New York State government has been recognized as one of the best public corporations in the United States because of its progressive and rewarding work environment. Typical benefits include health insurance, dental, vision and prescription drug plans, paid vacation time, paid sick leave, paid personal leave, retirement plans and training and professional opportunities.

The job opportunity notices contained in this site include specific information about positions in this agency only. View instructions for applying to these current positions.

Current Openings

• Administrative Assistant 2 in Albany, closes 10/20/24
• Housing Specialist 1 or Trainee 1 or 2 in Albany, closes 10/14/24
• Office Assistant 1 in Albany, closes 10/12/24
• Program Aide in Albany, closes 10/18/24
• Public Information Specialist 1 in Albany, closes 10/18/24
• Senior Accountant or Trainee 1 or 2 in Albany, closes 12/08/24
• Senior Accountant or Trainee 1 or 2 in Albany, closes 12/08/24
• Senior Attorney in Albany, closes 10/19/24
• Supervising Budgeting Analyst in Albany, closes 10/11/24
• Temporary Assistance Specialist 1 or Trainee 1 or 2 in Albany, closes 10/11/24
• Temporary Assistance Specialist 1 or Trainee 1 or 2 in Albany, closes 10/13/24
• Temporary Assistance Specialist 1 or Trainee 1 or 2 in Albany, closes 10/14/24
• Temporary Assistance Specialist 2 in Albany, closes 10/14/24
• Fair Hearings Specialist 1 in Albany and NYC, closes 01/01/25
• Fair Hearings Specialist 1 Spanish Language in Albany and NYC, closes 01/01/25
• Office Assistant 1 in Albany and NYC, closes 12/29/24
• Office Assistant 2 in Albany and NYC, closes 12/29/24
• Temporary Assistance Specialist 1 or Trainee 1 or 2 RIS in Harlem, closes 10/14/24
• Hearing Officer 1 or Assistant Attorney 1 or 2 or Assistant Hearing Officer in Various Locations, closes 01/01/25

Positions described herein require specific minimum qualifications. Only candidates who meet these qualifications at the time of application will be considered for a position.