Review Vacancy
TitleLabor Services Representative/ Trainee 1/ Trainee 2 - Spanish Language (Pending Waiver Approval)
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $39713 to $59638 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Minimum Qualifications Transfer Qualifications:
Section 70.1: Candidates with one year permanent competitive service in the following titles may qualify for transfer to Labor Services Representative (SL), Grade 16:
Employment Counselor, SG 18
Labor Services Representative (and parenthetics), SG 18
Jobs Program Specialist, SG 16
Supervising Labor Services Representative, SG 20
Candidates with one year permanent competitive service in the following titles may qualify for transfer to Labor Services Representative Trainee 2 (SL), eq. Grade 14:
UI Investigator, SG 16
UI Reviewing Examiner, SG 16
Candidates with one year permanent competitive service in the following titles may qualify for Transfer to Labor Services Representative Trainee 1 (SL), eq. Grade 13:
Disability Review Psychologist, SG 25
Employment Services Representative, Grade 18
Medical Relations Coordinator, SG 23
Safety and Health Inspector, SG 16
Senior Personnel Administrator, SG 18
UI Reviewing Examiner, SG 16
Youth Counselor 1, SG 18
Youth Counselor 1 (SL), SG 18
*Section 70.4: Candidates with one year permanent competitive service as a Grade 11 or higher, who have a bachelor’s degree* and who have taken and passed the most recent examination for Labor Services Representative Trainee 1 (SL), may qualify for transfer.
*From a regionally accredited college or university, or one recognized by the New York State Education Department as following acceptable education practices.
Hourly LSR’s are not eligible for transfer or reassignment.
Duties Description As a Labor Services Representative Trainee 1 (Spanish Language), you would assist customers and provide a broad range of services to jobseekers and employers both on an individual basis and through group presentations. You would interview customers to evaluate the nature of services desired, obtaining a complete work history including job experience, education, skills, salary ranges and job preferences. You would identify barriers to employment and develop solutions to these barriers. You would provide information on resources available through the Department of Labor. You would provide these services to both English and Spanish speaking customers.
Additional Comments Salary Range: For this position, you can either start out as a grade 16 or at the traineeship level of 13. The Salary range listed shows from a grade 13 to a grade 16.
Conditions of Employment: To be considered for appointment you will be required to pass a Civil Service language exam to demonstrate proficiency in speaking, writing and reading Spanish at a level that will ensure your ability to perform the duties of the position.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address labor.sm.personnel.jva@labor.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Department of Labor - Personnel Bureau
Harriman State Campus, Bldg 12, Room 561
Notes on ApplyingTo be considered for this position, interested applicants should e-mail a cover letter and resume in Microsoft Word or PDF format to labor.sm.personnel.jva@labor.ny.gov. Please include the title, location and vacancy ID # 27243 you are applying for in the subject line of your e-mail. Failure to do so may result in the delay of processing your application. IF YOU HAVE CURRENT OR PRIOR STATE SERVICE, please include your social security number for employment history verification and/or transfer eligibility.