Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitleTraining Specialist 1 OR Training Specialist Trainee 1/2 (NY HELPS), Long Island
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $53764 to $85138 Annually
Duties Description * Design, Development and Delivery Training Curricula
• Participates in the development and delivery of agency training programs, either in-person or remotely using various forms of technology.
• Develops and distributes training announcements, maintains course rosters, and tracks employee application to union-sponsored workshops.
• Research various sources to find information, materials and technologies to aide in the design and development of training programs, or the selection of appropriate vendors.
• Presents ideas, concepts, and information to participants.
• Replies to questions from participants regarding presented material.
• Adjusts training based on participant or supervisor feedback.
• Travels to regional offices as needed.
*Management of Agency Compliance Programs
• Acts as primary administrator for the State Learning Management System (SLMS); enrolls employees in NYS and agency mandatory trainings; runs compliance reports and sends reminders; responds to routine inquiries.
• Ensures records are updated and accurate by comparing various biweekly reports, transactions and other data sources.
• Maintains familiarity with New York State's mandatory training curriculum, delivery methods, internal and external stakeholders, tuition reimbursement option and other logistics.
*Support of Bureau Administrative Functions
• Monitors staff development mailbox, answers routine inquiries, trouble shoots issues or escalates for resolution as appropriate.
• Acts as NYS.gov ID Delegated Administrator; trouble shoots employee accounts for access to SLMS and other agency platforms.
*Support of Agency Performance Management Programs
• Participate in support of HR diversity, equity and inclusion goals.
• As directed, attends training, completes annual surveys and contributes to strategic plan.
• As appropriate or directed, researches and recommends trainings, recruitment strategies and practices to promote a diverse and inclusive agency culture.
Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York State Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55b/c, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for:
Training Specialist Trainee 1, SG-NS (Equated to SG-14)
A bachelor’s degree or higher.
If chosen, you may, at the agency's discretion, be appointed to a higher level. You must inform the agency of any additional qualifications in your application and at your interview.
The advanced placement qualifications are:
Training Specialist Trainee 2, SG-NS (Equated to SG-16)
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, OR a Juris Doctor, master’s or higher degree in a field related to the position being filled**.
Training Specialist 1, SG-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, OR a Juris Doctor, master’s or higher degree in a field related to the position being filled** AND one year of professional experience*
Professional experience must be performing the duties of the full performance level position.
**Hiring agencies have discretion in determining whether a degree is related to the duties of the position.
***If verifiable, we will accept and prorate appropriate part-time and volunteer experience.
Advanced placement to the Trainee 2 or SG-18 level may be possible depending on education and experience and subject to agency approval.
Candidates may also be qualified for permanent competitive appointment if reachable from the appropriate Civil Service eligible list or eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.
Transfer Opportunity: Candidates must be current New York State employees and have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 or 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
Additional Comments:
**For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a permanent, 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 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.
Employees appointed via the NY HELPS program are restricted for promotional appointment until their position is covered-in to the competitive class by the New York State Civil Service Commission (CSC), or they otherwise obtain permanent competitive status. The CSC has recently covered-in employees who were appointed via NY HELPS on a permanent or contingent permanent basis between June 26, 2024, and June 11, 2025. Notification to employees regarding a change in their status is forthcoming. You may wish to apply if you received a permanent NY HELPS appointment to a qualifying title within these timeframes and are interested in this opportunity. Your eligibility for promotion will be reviewed by Human Resources. Employees with a permanent NY HELPS appointment occurring effective 6/12/25 or later will be addressed with a subsequent cover-in.
Depending on each applicant's experience and/or education, the appointment may be made to the Training Specialist Trainee 1, Training Specialist Trainee 2, or the Training Specialist 1 titles. Included below is a breakdown of the salary at each level of the traineeship.
Training Specialist Trainee 1, SG-NS equivalent to SG-14 - $53,764 - $68,630
Training Specialist Trainee 2, SG-NS equivalent to SG-16 - $59,994 - $76,359
Training Specialist 1, SG-18 - $66,951 - $85,138
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.
Additional Comments OPERATING NEEDS:
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• This position requires occasional day and overnight travel (approximately 15% of the time). New York State fleet vehicles are assigned for travel the candidate must be able to meet these travel requirements.
This position requires travel. New York State fleet vehicles are assigned for travel. As such, you must have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in the State of New York and maintain that license as a term and condition of employment.
BENEFITS:
Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:
Paid Time Off
• PEF: 44 days – 13 vacation days, 13 sick days, and 5 personal leave days, 13 holidays
• Three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development
Health Care Benefits:
• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
Additional Benefits:
• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Paid Parental Leave
To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx
Positions located within Suffolk County, are also eligible to receive an additional $4,000 annual downstate adjustment.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address employment@parks.ny.gov
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Notes on ApplyingIf you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and the agency’s operating needs, and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, you can obtain an Employment Application from your local park office, your region’s administrative headquarters or you can download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation by visiting the website at: www.parks.ny.gov/employment.
Please forward your application and resume to employment@parks.ny.gov with the subject line “Training Specialist 1 - Long Island - 203630”. Electronic submissions are encouraged.
All qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply.
It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.
If you have previous or current employment at a NYS agency, to be considered for this position, a review of your state history is needed. Please provide the last four digits of your social security number in your email response or on your resume. If you are not comfortable providing this information in your response, a representative from our office may contact you.