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If you are contacted for such information by these methods, or any other method, please verify the identity of the individual before transmitting such information to that person.</p> <p>Note: For questions about the job posting, please contact the agency that posted this position by using the contact information provided on the "Contact" tab for the position.</p> <p>Review Vacancy</p> <p>Date Posted 03/13/25</p> <p>Applications Due03/27/25</p> <p>Vacancy ID182714</p> <ul> <li>Basics </li><li>Schedule </li><li>Location </li><li>Job Specifics </li><li>How to Apply </li></ul> <p>NY HELPYes</p> <p>AgencyState, Department of</p> <p>TitleSenior License Exam Specialist/ Trainee 1-2 (NY HELPS) - Vacancy ID# 182714</p> <p>Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers</p> <p>Salary Grade18</p> <p>Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)</p> <p>Salary RangeFrom $53764 to $85138 Annually</p> <p>Employment Type Full-Time</p> <p>Appointment Type Permanent</p> <p>Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class</p> <p>Travel Percentage 10%</p> <p>Workweek Mon-Fri</p> <p>Hours Per Week 37.5</p> <p>Workday</p> <p>From 8:30 AM</p> <p>To 4:30 PM</p> <p>Flextime allowed? No</p> <p>Mandatory overtime? No</p> <p>Compressed workweek allowed? No</p> <p>Telecommuting allowed? No</p> <p>County Albany</p> <p>Street Address 99 Washington Avenue</p> <p>City Albany</p> <p>StateNY</p> <p>Zip Code12231</p> <p>Duties Description The Senior License Examination Specialist duties in Licensing Services will include but are not limited to the following:</p> <p>Examination, Education & Curriculum Development:</p> <ul> <li>Develop written and practical exams. </li><li>Perform analysis of written and practical exams. </li><li>Lead subcommittee meetings on exam and curriculum development. </li><li>Create, revise and update curriculums. </li><li>Assign and maintain course approvals in a variety of systems. </li><li>Present at board meetings and speak at education/exam related seminars. </li><li>Review and process educational waiver requests. </li></ul> <p>Administration & Supervision:</p> <ul> <li>Establish operating practices and procedures. </li><li>Supervision of Exam/Ed administration support staff. </li><li>Oversee 11 written exam sites and over 40 practical exam sites statewide. </li><li>Review and assess productivity and make recommend changes to staffing or workflow as needed. </li><li>Provide higher level assistance for inquiries or calls. </li><li>Participate in system testing, identifying and reporting on defects. </li><li>Prepare and maintain statistical reports. </li><li>Provide weekly carryover reports on the unit's production. </li><li>Communicate with school coordinators. </li><li>Review qualifying and continuing education courses for content. </li><li>Review qualifying and continuing education exams for content and accuracy. </li><li>Perform education related audits. </li><li>Recruit additional examiners and proctors statewide. </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications NY HELPS</p> <p>This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).</p> <p>For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.</p> <p>At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.</p> <p>NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <p>A bachelor's or higher degree.</p> <p>Substitution:</p> <p>a Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.</p> <p>COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <p>Permanent service in this title or one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/c service in a title SG-12 or higher and otherwise eligible for transfer under Civil Service Law.</p> <p>A list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/.</p> <p>55 B/C APPOINTMENT:</p> <p>This position is eligible for 55b/c designation and candidates with 55b/c eligibility are encouraged to apply. Candidates must meet any open competitive minimum qualifications and must submit their current 55b/c eligibility letter along with their application.</p> <p>If a degree and/or credit hours are listed, please forward your transcripts with your resume and cover letter.</p> <p>It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.</p> <p>Additional Comments The Department of State is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other category protected by law.</p> <p>We are happy to provide reasonable and religious accommodations during the hiring process for those in need. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please send a request to HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov.</p> <p>Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.</p> <p>Name HR/CW</p> <p>Telephone 518-474-2752</p> <p>Fax 518-402-3656</p> <p>Email Address HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov</p> <p>Address</p> <p>Street 99 Washington Ave</p> <p>Suite 1150</p> <p>City Albany</p> <p>State NY</p> <p>Zip Code 12231</p> <p>Notes on ApplyingIf you are interested and meet the minimum qualifications above, email your cover letter, resume, and New York State Part 1 Application (https://dos.ny.gov/employment-opportunities) to HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov. Please include Title, Location and Vacancy ID # you are applying for in the subject line of your email.</p>