Review Vacancy
AgencyEducation Department, State
TitleEmployment Specialist for Individuals with Disabilities 2, (Open to current NYS/SED employees only)
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $91298 to $115252 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s Office of Adult Career and Continuing Education Services – Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCESS-VR) is seeking a candidate for an Employment Specialist for Individuals with Disabilities 2 position in the Garden City District Office. This assists persons with disabilities to attain employment, educational, and/or independent living goals. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
• Act as Outreach Coordinator for the Subminimum Wage To Competitive Integrated Employment (SWTCIE) demonstration project;
• Supervise and support IESs working in the six SWTCIE counties;
• Collaborate with local partners to coordinate and promote SWTCIE;
• Develop and implement regional employment marketing activities to expand and expediate job opportunities for ACCESS-VR consumers and SWTCIE participants;
• Implement regional marketing initiatives that compliment local marketing plans for offices within their region and State marketing plans;
• Develop job opportunities and communicate job leads, marketing concepts and labor force information to the Employment Specialists for Individuals with Disabilities 1 (ESID 1’s) in their region; and
• Supervise ESID 1’s to develop a plan for working with Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors and job ready ACCESS-VR consumers and SWTCIE participants to identify employment opportunities and ensure successful employment outcomes.
Minimum Qualifications
COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or?55b/c service as an Employment Specialist for Individuals with Disabilities 2.
Section 70.1 Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in any of the following titles: Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor.
Non-competitive Promotion: If there are three or fewer qualified candidates, a permanent appointment may be made as a non-competitive promotion pursuant to Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law. To qualify, candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Employment Specialist for Individuals with Disabilities 1.
In accordance with Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law, this notice advises all employees of the New York State Education Department of our intention to conduct a non-competitive promotional examination for this position. Permanent appointment may be made by non-competitive promotion of an applicant who meets the position’s minimum qualifications if a non-competitive examination is approved by the Department of Civil Service.
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.
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 CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a contingent permanent competitive appointment. 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. Verification of work experience will be required for all candidates at the time of interview. This position allows for the opportunity to telecommute up to 30% each bi-weekly pay period and is granted at the discretion of the supervisor and the appointing office.
This position leads to a maximum salary of $115,252 based on annual performance advances. For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.
Based on this position’s location, in addition to the listed base salary, this position also receives a $4,000 downstate adjustment.
Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by June 12, 2026 to oseajobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the title (Employment Specialist for Individuals with Disabilities) 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.
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• https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/
• https://www.cs.ny.gov/pio/publications/gettingajob.pdf
Generous benefits of working for New York State, including, but not limited to, the following:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service.
• Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C.
• Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.
Health Care Benefits
• Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs.
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.
Additional Benefits
• Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply).
• NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan.
• Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only).
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Eligibility for various life insurance options.
New York State Education Department
Box: Assistant Director of Financial Administration 2
89 Washington Avenue, Room 528 EB
Albany, New York 12234
Fax: (518) 486-5631
E-mail: oseajobs@nysed.gov
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Office of Human Resources Mangement
Email Address oseajobs@nysed.gov
Address
Street NYS Education Department
89 Washington Avenue, OHRM, Room 528 EB
Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and
letter of interest by June 12, 2026 to oseajobs@nysed.gov (email
submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate
how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You
must include the title (Employment Specialist for Individuals with Disabilities 2) 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.