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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 11/29/16

Applications Due12/12/16

Vacancy ID34853

NY HELPNo

AgencyLabor, Department of

TitleEmployment Counselor - Gr. 18 - Yonkers

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $53339 to $67827 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 Westchester

Street Address 20 South Broadway 12th Fl

Division of Employment and Workforce Solutions

City Yonkers

StateNY

Zip Code10701

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS


Note: Candidates must be reachable on the current eligible list for this title. If you are on the examination eligible list for the position title in this location, you do not need to respond to this posting unless you are also eligible for appointment by one of the qualifications listed below.

REASSIGNMENT QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates with one year permanent or contingent permanent service as an Employment Counselor may be considered for reassignment.

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 STANDARD DUTIES:

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 Accepting 55b/c Candidates

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

Name Maureen Mehan

Telephone 518-457-2380

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 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 # 34853 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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