State jobs in NYC and Long Island offer competitive wages and many benefits
NEW YORK (PIX11) -- According to StateJobsNY, the state is hiring for multiple positions starting at various salaries. These positions offer competitive wages and various paid days of time off, according to the New York State benefits page.
Over 200 of the 409 open positions listed were posted in October and are located in New York City or Long Island.
Positions that need to be filled range from healthcare to office jobs and labor positions.
Brooklyn
In Brooklyn, one of the many jobs listed in the state is that of a Direct Support Assistant with the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities. This position has a starting salary of $56,000. This position requires a high school diploma or a GED —and a driver's license, according to the website.
The Bronx
In the Bronx, there are multiple vacancies for the education department—currently, three positions are open for an investigative specialist, with salaries that may reach up to $82,000.
"Generous benefits of working for New York State, including, but not limited to, the following," read the position additional comments section. Thirteen paid holidays annually, 13 days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service. Five days of paid personal leave annually, and 13 days of paid sick leave."
Queens
The health department, located in Queens, currently has multiple positions. According to the website, multiple vacancies for jobs like a licensed practical nurse have an annual salary beginning at $65,000.
Staten Island
On Staten Island, one of the many jobs available is an Administrative Assistant, with a salary that begins at $43,000. This position leads to a maximum salary of $56,743, according to the listing.
Manhattan
The Isle of Manhattan has many opportunities for various skill sets. One of the many state openings is at the Office of Mental Health, which is looking for a Social work assistant with a starting salary of $61,000.
For more details on the hundreds of jobs and positions found in the five boroughs of Long Island, click here.
Matthew Euzarraga is a multimedia journalist from El Paso, Texas. He has covered local news and LGBTQIA topics in the New York City Metro area since 2021. He joined the PIX11 Digital team in 2023. You can see more of his work here.