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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 07/27/16

Applications Due08/08/16

Vacancy ID31879

NY HELPNo

AgencyLabor, Department of

TitleEmployment Counselor - Rochester

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $52293 to $66494 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

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 Monroe

Street Address DEWS Office

276 Waring Road

City Rochester

StateNY

Zip Code14609

Minimum Qualifications TRANSFER QUALIFICATIONS: An employee with one year of permanent competitive services or the successful completion of a traineeship as Employment Counselor Spanish Language, Gr-18 may qualify for transfer pursuant to Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

Duties Description As an Employment Counselor, you would provide complete employment counseling services to applicants in need of special assistance in determining and realizing their occupational potentials. Employment Counselors provide vocational counseling and career development information to individuals looking for employment. They use interview techniques and testing devices to assess the individual’s vocational needs and capabilities as well as help them understand and resolve their problems to obtaining employment. Employment Counselors assist in developing an employment plan, maintain a record of interviews and provide follow-up assistance as necessary.

Additional Comments All candidates must submit a resume and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. These documents must be received by August 8, 2016 and submitted via email to labor.sm.personnel.jva@labor.ny.gov or mailed to the NYS Department of Labor, Personnel Bureau, Building 12, Room 561, State Office Campus, Albany, NY 12240.

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

Name Kathy Case

Telephone 518-457-9038

Fax 518-485-9495

Email Address labor.sm.personnel.jva@labor.ny.gov

Address

Street State Office Campus - Personnel

Building 12, Room 561

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12240

 

Notes on ApplyingAll candidates must submit a resume and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. These documents must be received by August 8, 2016 and submitted via email to labor.sm.personnel.jva@labor.ny.gov or mailed to the NYS Department of Labor, Personnel Bureau, Building 12, Room 561, State Office Campus, Albany, NY 12240.

Please include the title, location and vacancy ID # 31879 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.

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