Review Vacancy
AgencyEducation Department, State
TitleLibrary Development Specialist 2, (Open to NYS Employees Only) Box OCE-1042/24804
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $88603 to $109133 Annually
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Reassignment: One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Library Development Specialist 2.
Eligible List Appointment: Candidates must be reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for this title.
Provisional Appointment: If the eligible list has fewer than 3 acceptors, a non-permanent provisional appointment may be considered. For provisional appointment, candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Library Development Specialist 1.
Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Cultural Education (OCE) is seeking candidates for a Library Development Specialist 2 position within the New York State Library. Under the direction of the Assistant Commissioner for Libraries and the State Librarian, the incumbent of this position functions as the team leader of the Division of Library Development’s Outreach, Networking and Regional Advisory Services Team. The incumbent will oversee elements of a statewide program of regional advisory and expert technical assistance services for New York’s network of 7,000 libraries and library systems. The Library Development Specialist 2 will also provide leadership for statewide library outreach programs for special populations, including reading, literacy and youth services initiatives. Other duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Develop and manage statewide library programs and services in cooperation with libraries, library systems, and State and federal agencies;
• Prepare program plans, work with advisory groups, interpret programs, secure institutional commitments, and coordinate program implementation and evaluation, including statewide communications and advocacy efforts;
• Provide high-level consultant expertise in library and library system governance matters, and oversee the monitoring of local library and library system compliance with laws, regulations, and guidelines;
• Oversee federal and State funded statutory and competitive grant programs;
• Develop funding proposals with outside organizations and other State or federal agencies, and oversee administration and evaluation of such programs, as necessary;
• Handle complex public policy, legal and program-related questions and concerns sent to NYSED and to the Regents from the general public, the media, local and State officials, the Legislature, and others about libraries and library systems;
• Represent the State Library, OCE, and NYSED to both internal and external groups;
• Lead and support regional liaison advisory assignments for the Outreach, Networking and Regional Advisory Services Team and;
• Supervise staff as assigned.
Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a permanent or non-permanent provisional appointment. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Applicants should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits.
*Leads to a salary of $109,133 based on annual performance advances.
APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by August 31, 2017 to ocejobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (OCE-1042/24804) of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Office of Human Resources Management
Email Address ocejobs@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 August 31, 2017 to ocejobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (OCE-1042/24804) of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.