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NY HELPNo

AgencyEducation Department, State

TitleExaminations Editor, Box P12-1381/65067

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $52293 to $66494 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

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? No

County Albany

Street Address P12 Education

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12234

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Examinations Editor or Senior Public Information Specialist OR be reachable on the eligible list for this title.

NOTE: 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.

Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s (SED) Office of P-12 Education is seeking applicants for the position of Examinations Editor in the State Assessment Office’s Test Development Unit. This unit is responsible for the development of examinations for elementary, intermediate and high school students. The incumbent of this position will design and edit examination materials, establish production schedules, and advise on examination format according to SED policies. Other duties of this position will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Supervise the work of assistant editing staff, including the preparation of electronic reports as required;
• Edit assigned examination materials according to established guidelines;
• Assist the test development team in reviewing work in progress to ensure assignments are completed in accordance with established deadlines;
• Assist the test development team in maintaining strict security of examinations;
• Maintain files of examinations and field tests; and
• Assist with training of new assistant editors and clerical staff.

Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a permanent-contingent appointment. Filling of this position is contingent upon Division of the Budget approval.

*Leads to a maximum salary of $66,494 based on annual performance advances.

APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by April 17, 2015 to p12jobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Please include the Box number (P12-1381/65067) of the position in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application.

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

Name Office of Human Resources Mangement

Telephone (518) 474-5215

Fax (518) 486-5631

Email Address p12jobs@nysed.gov

Address

Street New York State Education Department

89 Washington Avenue, Room 528EB

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12234

Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by April 17, 2015 to p12jobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Please include the Box number (P12-1381/65067) of the position in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. Please like us on Facebook!