Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyEducation Department, State

TitleEducation Program Assistant 2, Box OP-2007/20606

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $66951 to $85138 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address Office of the Professions

State Board for Engineering

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12234

Job Specifics

Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s Office of the Professions (OP) is seeking candidates to fill an Education Program Assistant 2 position in the Engineering Board Office. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist with Board and Committee meeting development. Travel to and attend meetings as requested.
• Answer with daily email and phone responses and other public inquiries.
• Communicate with applicants and licensees on licensing and practice related consultation.
• Review, prepare, and process licensure applications.
• Administer licensee Interim Permits.
• Administer admissions to licensure exams.
• Process licensee Limited Permits.
• Review various Engineering Board Office correspondence.
• Maintain various board office databases.
• Assist with continuing education sponsor applications.
• Schedule and monitor staff phone coverage.
• Direct supervision of office staff.
• Develop training manuals.
• Train staff in office processes.
• Complete performance evaluations.

Minimum Qualifications Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Education Program Assistant 2.

Eligible List Appointment: Candidates must be reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for this title. If you are on the Civil Service eligible list for this title, you may receive a canvass letter. You must complete and return it as instructed on the letter.

Section 70.1 Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in any of the following titles: Education Credentials Specialist 1. Candidates must also possess a bachelor’s degree to qualify for transfer.

For information regarding the transfer options of your current title, please visit the Civil Service Career Mobility Office Website. https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-search/index.cfm

Additional Comments This will be a permanent competitive or temporary provisional appointment. Provisional candidates must take the examination for Education Program Assistant when it is next offered and must be reachable on the resulting eligible list to maintain employment. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. This position allows for the opportunity to telecommute up to 30% each bi-weekly pay period.

This position leads to a maximum salary of $85,138 based on annual performance advances.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Office of Human Resources Management

Telephone (518) 474-5215

Fax (518) 486-5631

Email Address OPJobs@nysed.gov

Address

Street NYS Education Department

89 Washington Avenue, OHRM Room 528EB

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12234

 

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by July 31, 2026 to OPJOBS@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (OP-2007/20606) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.

New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records.