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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 12/05/16

Applications Due12/15/16

Vacancy ID35031

AgencyCivil Service, Department of

TitleSenior Personnel Examiner/Personnel Examiner Trainee

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $41357 to $63146 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address Agency Building 1

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12239

Minimum Qualifications Senior Personnel Examiner, SG-18: eligible for a 52.6 transfer.

Personnel Examiner Trainee, NS: eligible for a 52.6, 70.1 or 70.4 transfer: or 55- b/c eligible with a Bachelors Degree.

Duties Description The incumbent will develop civil service tests to select individuals for State and local government positions in New York State. The incumbent will plan, prepare and evaluate tests using a variety of formats, including multiple-choice, evaluation of training and experience, job simulation exercise, essay/constructed response, performance, and others. As part of the job, Senior Personnel Examiners:
• Collect and analyze job information
• Develop and document appropriate test plans
• Write, edit, review, and proof test material
• Prepare and proof test administration materials
• Analyze test results and prepare scoring recommendations
• Use electronic systems to complete job tasks
• Communicate with others within and outside of the agency on testing matters

The current vacancy is located in Test Development Group 2, Section TC3, which develops examinations for positions in Biology, Chemistry, Vector Control, Soil and Water Conservation, Sanitation, Parks and Grounds, Laboratory Technology, Forestry, Horticulture, and others.

Additional Comments AUTHORIZATION TO FILL THIS POSITION IS PENDING DIVISION OF BUDGET APPROVAL

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

Name Mary Jane McGuire

Telephone 518-473-4306

Fax 518-473-4331

Email Address resumes@cs.state.ny.us

Address

Street Agency Building 1

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12239

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease include the vacancy ID number in your cover letter or subject line of your email.

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