Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 06/19/17
Applications Due: 07/10/17
Vacancy ID: 41649
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyEducation Department, State
TitleEducation Credentials Specialist 1, Education Credentials Specialist Trainee 1, Box OP-1062/60008
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Salary Grade18
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $55494 to $70566 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
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
Location
County Albany
Street Address Office of the Professions
Office of Comparative Education
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12234
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Reassignment: One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Education Credentials Specialist 1.
§70.1 Transfer to Education Credentials Specialist 1: One year of permanent competitive or 55 b/c service in a title SG-16 or above deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
§70.1 Transfer to Education Credentials Specialist Trainee 1: One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-13 or above deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
§70.1 Transfer to Education Credentials Specialist Trainee 2: One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in an Education Program Assistant 1 position.
§70.4 Transfer: Candidates may be eligible for transfer to Education Credentials Specialist Trainee if they possess a bachelor’s degree AND have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-11 or higher AND have standing on the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) or Public Administration Trainee Transition (PATT) or Public Management Intern (PMI) eligible list.
Eligible List Appointment: Candidates who are reachable on the New York State Education Department’s Public Administration Trainee Transition (PATT) eligible list, the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) eligible list or Public Management Intern (PMI) eligible list may be considered for appointment.
NOTE: If you are on the Civil Service eligible list for this title, you may receive a canvass letter. You must complete and return it as instructed on the letter.
Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of the Professions is seeking applicants for the position of Education Credentials Specialist 1 in the Office of Comparative Education. This Office assists the Board of Regents and the Department in the educational review of licensure applicants in the 53+ professions governed under Title 8 of Education Law. Under the general direction of an Education Credentials Specialist 2, the duties of this position will include, but not be limited to the following:
• Evaluating pre-professional and professional education and training, exercising independent judgment and making a final determination in less complex cases;
• Scrutinizing credentials received in support of applicants, making judgments regarding authenticity, and keeping supervisor informed of any documents which do not appear legitimate;
• Analyzing and reviewing professional licensing procedures, licensure application materials, and proposed regulations and legislation as they relate to the Office’s function;
• Assisting the Education Credentials Specialist 2 in considering the substitution of alternative documentation in lieu of normally acceptable credentials;
• Researching and reporting on Comparative Education matters while maintaining professional relationships with other comparative educational systems and organizations; and
• Advising other state, national, individuals and non-governmental agencies concerning established policies, practices and procedures of the Office.
Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a permanent appointment. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Applications should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of degree and/or transcripts will be required.
The salary listed above applies to candidates appointed to Education Credentials Specialist 1, SG-18. The hiring rate for candidates appointed to Education Trainee starts at $42,143 and for current New York State employees, is based on the candidate’s salary at the time of hire. Transfer candidates to Education Credentials Specialist Trainee and appointees from the New York State Education Department’s Public Administration Trainee Transition (PATT) eligible list, the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) eligible list or Public Management Intern (PMI) eligible list will serve a two-year traineeship leading to the grade 18 salary level.
*Leads to a maximum salary of $70,566 through annual performance advances.
APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by July 10, 2017 to opjobs@nysed.gov (email applications are preferred). You must include the Box number
(OP-1062/60008) in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Office of Human Resources Management
Telephone (518) 474-5215
Fax (518) 486-5631
Email Address opjobs@nysed.gov
Address
Street NYS Education Department
89 Washington Avenue, OHRM, Room 528 EB
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12234
Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by July 10, 2017 to opjobs@nysed.gov (email applications are preferred). You must include the Box number
(OP-1062/60008) in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application.
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