Review Vacancy
TitleTraining Specialist 1 or Trainee 1/2 - Item #04516 and 04517 (up to 2 positions)
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $48396 to $87022 Annually
Minimum Qualifications COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Permanent: Candidates must have one year of permanent service in a title eligible for transfer under Sections 52.6, 70.1, or 70.4 of the Civil Service Law.
Candidates qualifying under the auspices of Section 70.4 transfer must possess a Bachelor's degree AND have a passing score on the current Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) exam (List #26-872) or the Public Administration Traineeship Transition exam (List #00-500) AND have a minimum of one year of permanent competitive or 55/b/c service in a title allocated at Grade 11 or higher. Interested candidates who are unsure if they qualify via Section 70.4 transfer are encouraged to reach out to the Civil Service Career Mobility Office for more information at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/contact-info.cfm
List Appointment - Candidates must be reachable for appointment from the current departmental Public Administration Traineeship Transition exam (List #00-500).
NY HELPS
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).
For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe 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. At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.
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 with 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.
NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Training Specialist Trainee 1, NS (Eq to G-13) - A bachelor's or higher degree.
Training Specialist Trainee 2, NS (Eq to G-14) - A bachelor's degree and one year of professional experience developing and presenting training programs to improve the on-the-job knowledge, skills, and abilities of employees to enable them to carry out an agency’s mission.
Training Specialist 1, NS (Eq to G-18) - A bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience developing and presenting training programs to improve the on-the-job knowledge, skills, and abilities of employees to enable them to carry out an agency’s mission.
Duties Description Reporting to a Training Specialist 2, NS (Eq to G-23), the duties of the positions include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Develops and presents training courses within Canals’ training program.
o Coordinates with the Regional Canal Engineers and the NYPA Liaison for Technical Training to identify skill gaps within the current workforce and develops training presentations to address those gaps.
o Delivers and presents training programs to Canals’ workforce.
• Identifies and assesses specific training needs by observing and reviewing agency programs and by discussing staff and program requirements with program managers.
o Develops a training program to meet identified needs by determining course content, method of presentation and space and equipment requirements, and obtaining training materials and resources.
o Prepares proposals for training programs utilizing funds provided for in State and employee negotiated agreements, and for Managerial/Confidential training.
o Facilitates training courses by obtaining outside instructors or personally conducting courses and selecting audiovisual teaching aids.
o Reviews outside instructors’ lesson plans to ensure consistency with course outlines and training objectives.
o Prepares lesson plans for those courses conducted personally and/or by other instructors, ensuring content will meet training objectives.
o Evaluates training courses with questionnaires, review of work reports, or supervisory evaluation.
• Informs employees and program managers of available training and educational opportunities.
o Prepares and disseminates training announcements and information concerning educational opportunities.
o Provides specific information and course applications for those employees who may have a direct interest in a training course.
o Selects employees for training courses and educational opportunities based on relevance of courses to employee’s work, agency priorities, budgetary restraints, and class size.
• Assists program managers and supervisors in developing on-the-job training programs that will optimize performance.
o Reviews on-the-job training programs with supervisors to optimize required learning opportunities for employees.
o Recommends specialized training courses to correct problems or to familiarize staff with new programs, policies, or procedures.
• Provides fiscal and administrative oversight for training-related contracts by assisting with contract development, including solicitation and administration of requests for proposals.
• Provides technical assistance in developing and updating training policies, and updates training manuals using appropriate resources and with assistance and review by supervisors.
• Maintains a learning management system within Canals/NYPA to record compliance and analyze training needs.
o Records competencies and tracks employee compliance with bona fide job requirements such as Commercial Drivers Licenses, Professional Licensure awarded by the Office of Professions, etc.
Additional Comments ***Please note that these positions may be filled in either Buffalo, Syracuse, or Albany and that the Corporation will seek to fill up to two positions.***
The New York State Canal Corporation (Canals), a subsidiary of the New York Power Authority, is responsible for overseeing and maintaining the 524-mile waterway for boating, recreation, tourism and agriculture. The Canal system is made up of the Erie, Champlain, Oswego and Cayuga-Seneca canals, linking the Hudson River with the Great Lakes, the Finger Lakes and Lake Champlain. The 200-year-old NYS Canal System plays important roles in New York’s economic development, tourism industry and environmental stewardship.
For more information about the Canal Corporation, please visit our website at https://www.canals.ny.gov
Specifics about the position, such as workday hours, telecommuting opportunities, travel, etc. will be discussed at the interview.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
The New York State Canal Corporation offers its employees a generous and comprehensive benefits plan, which includes:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Nine (9) paid holidays annually
• Four (4) paid floating holidays annually
• Earn up to thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
• Earn five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
• Earn up to thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually
Health Care Benefits
• Participation in the New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) and access to their variety of affordable health insurance options
• Pre-Tax contribution program
• Dental and Vision benefits at no additional cost
• Affordable life insurance
• Opt-Out incentive program
• Paid Family Leave (PFL)
• Paid Parental Leave (PPL)
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)
Additional Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development and promotional opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement programs
• Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP)
• Qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• And many more…
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Recruitment@canals.ny.gov
Email Address Recruitment@canals.ny.gov
Address
Notes on Applying***EMAIL SUBMISSIONS ARE PREFERRED***
Interested candidates who meet the minimum qualifications should submit a cover letter and resume by 5/31/2024 to recruitment@canals.ny.gov. Please include the position title (Training Specialist 1 or Trainee 1/2 - Item #04516 and 04517) in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application.
The New York State Canal Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.
New York State Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, marital status, gender identity, prior arrests, prior conviction records, predisposing genetic characteristics or domestic violence victim status.
The New York State Canal Corporation provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please email accessibility@nypa.gov.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from the candidate before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.