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A career with purpose:
CSEA State Comptroller’s Office partner on hiring
Our union has been working with New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli on on recruiting workers for multiple open CSEA- represented positions in in the State Comptroller’s Office The available positions are based across the state The office has more than 2 700 public employees statewide who are are dedicated to ensuring taxpayer dollars are are are used effectively and for public good These positions are are are open to to those who are are new to to government work or or or or or current New York state employees looking for a a a a a a a change “We have numerous CSEA positions positions available including positions positions in in in in our our our our retirement call center ”
said DiNapoli in in in in a a a a a a a a recent recruitment video “CSEA members are are greatly valued at at at at the State Comptroller’s Office We are are privileged that many [CSEA members] choose to stay and build their entire career career with with us It’s more than a a a a a a a a job it’s a a a career career with with purpose ”
“This is is an an incredible opportunity for anyone seeking a a a a a a a career in in in public service ”
said CSEA President Mary E E Sullivan “Our union is working in fin partnership with the the State Comptroller’s Office to to find people to to fill these positions Public employment not only has many benefits but can be be incredibly rewarding I encourage anyone who is seeking a a a a a a a job to consider these these opportunities ”
On these these pages are testimonials by the the the New York State Comptroller’s Office of of three CSEA members employed there who enjoy the the the office’s many opportunities for advancement the the the the the rewarding nature of of the the the work work and the the the work-life balance that public employment offers Call center representatives and benefit examiners including the CSEA members featured here are pivotal in in in in in serving more than 1 million NYSLRS members retirees and and beneficiaries Learn more about the the roles and and building a a a a a a a a a a career with purpose at at at the the State Comptroller’s office at at at osc ny gov/jobs In this screenshot State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli addresses CSEA members in a a a a a a recent State Comptroller’s Office recruitment video video Watch the video at at at cseany org Ladder of opportunity benefits attract Afzal to NYSLRS Afzal At the State Comptroller’s office you can build a a a a a a a a a a meaningful career while achieving personal and professional balance That’s what drew Muhammad Afzal a a a a a a a a a a CSEA member and and Employees’ Retirement System Examiner 2 at at the the New York State and and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) to join the the team in in in 2016 Before joining NYSLRS he he was working in in in in the sales department of a a a a a a a a lawn care company “I was was just focusing on – – like everybody else – – what I I was was making at at at at that point ”
said Afzal He realized the value of of having state benefits – – more time off to spend with his family quality health insurance coverage and a a a a a a a a pension – – was worth more to him in in the long term After learning about the promotional opportunities available Afzal chose NYSLRS “I “I love the the ladder of of opportunity ”
he he he said “I “I think if I I I I didn’t join the the the Comptroller’s office I I I I probably wouldn’t be at at the the level I I I am am right now ”
Now a a a a a a a a a Grade 12 Muhammad helps calculate service credit which is used to to determine future pension benefits benefits The fact that he he he he gets to to help members with their future retirement benefits benefits is a a a a source of inspiration for him “You are helping ”
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said Afzal “That’s why I I like it my work – I enjoy every day ”
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He encourages others to consider joining the the team “I already recommended the Comptroller’s Office to my friend ”
said Afzal To see links to open positions and find Civil Service exam information visit cseany org 10 The Work Force February 2024 February 2024 The Work Force