NY HELPYes

AgencyTemporary and Disability Assistance, Office of

TitleTraining Specialist 1 or Trainee 1 or Trainee 2 (NY HELPS)

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $52198 to $82656 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

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? Yes

County Albany

Street Address Bureau of Training and Staff Development

40 North Pearl Street

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12243

Duties Description This position requires project management of assigned training contracts. No direct delivery of training is required for the position.

Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Supervise the administration of assigned Training Contracts in the Training Plan; including all activities associated with the development, review, approval and monitoring of training work plans. Ensure activities are completed in accordance with established bureau policies and procedures;

• Manage training work plans in accordance with bureau procedures, and meet regularly with stakeholders to ensure deliverables are completed timely and up to standards;

• Contract management of assigned training projects covering the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) Division program areas; negotiation and monitoring of contract deliverables and quality;

• Managing training programs through the review of curricula, video scripts, web modules, and other materials; on-site course monitoring and site visits as necessary; communicating with training providers and program areas to address revisions and changes to curricula and web modules; and, review of quarterly reports and claims in a timely manner;

• Project management of special projects associated with initiatives for targeted OTDA Divisions, Offices, and work units;

• Approve training proposals by completing thorough reviews, and working closely with program areas and internal reviewers; and

• Oversee the design, development and delivery of training programs as assigned. Programs may be delivered virtually or in-person, and may include asynchronous course design.

Minimum Qualifications NY HELPS: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, candidates may be hired via a non-competitive appointment if they meet the below NY HELPS minimum qualifications.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

NON-COMPETITIVE QUALIFICATIONS:

For Trainee 1 level, you must have a bachelor’s or higher degree.

For Trainee 2 level, you must have a bachelor's degree and one year of professional experience developing and presenting training programs to improve the on-the-job knowledge, skills, and abilities of employees to enable them to carry out an agency’s mission.

Substitution: a Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.

For the Full Performance Level, you must have a bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience developing and presenting training programs to improve the on-the-job knowledge, skills, and abilities of employees to enable them to carry out an agency’s mission.

Substitution: a Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.

The following experience is preferred for this position, but not required:
• Understanding and knowledge of adult learning principles.

• Experience with project management or managing contracts; including with budgeting, voucher reviews, and oversight of milestone completion.

• This position does not require the delivery of training, but experience designing curriculum and/or delivery training programs is preferred.

OR

55 B/C: This position is eligible for 55b/c appointment, and candidates with 55b/c eligibility are encouraged to apply. To be eligible for a 55b/c appointment, candidate must be currently enrolled in the Civil Service 55b/c program and must meet the minimum qualifications listed above. Information about the 55b/c program can be found here: https://www.cs.ny.gov/rp55/.

COMPETITIVE QUALIFICATIONS:

Eligible for a lateral transfer or eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 and 52.6 of the Civil Service Law by having one year of permanent competitive service in an appropriate title. Information regarding transfer eligibility is available on the Civil Service Career Mobility Office website at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/.

OR

Reachable on the appropriate eligible list in Albany.

Additional Comments A full-time permanent appointment will be made. If certified by Civil Service, mandatory reemployment list candidates must be considered first for appointment to this title. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Your resume must indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Non-specific submissions may be disqualified from further consideration if the information you provide does not meet the minimum qualifications.

Telecommuting up to 50% may be available in accordance with The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance policy and can be discussed during the interview.

Interested applicants should send an email with their resume attached to jobpostings@otda.ny.gov and put "Posting #25-009" in the subject line. DO NOT USE THE VACANCY ID NUMBER.

NYS OTDA seeks to promote a diverse workforce that is a representation of the various cultures, voices, backgrounds, ideas, and talents of the citizens and communities that we serve. We actively solicit and encourage applications from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (“BIPOC”); LGBTQIA+ individuals; women; people with disabilities; and military veterans.

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

Name Recruitment Unit

Telephone

Fax (518) 474-9374

Email Address jobpostings@otda.ny.gov

Address

Street 40 North Pearl Street, 12B

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12243

Notes on ApplyingTo apply, please send a cover letter and resume. Include a current, Civil Service title and grade level and clearly state how you meet the minimum qualifications.


You may be required to provide acceptable proof of education, experience, credential and/or license to demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications for appointment to this position.

Interested applicants should send an email with their resume attached to jobpostings@otda.ny.gov and put "Posting #25009" in the subject line. DO NOT USE THE VACANCY ID NUMBER.

Applicants will be required to prove their eligibility for employment based upon acceptance of a position in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

If you are a retiree currently receiving benefits, indicate this and the name of the retirement system in your response.

In accordance with state law, Governor’s Executive Order No. 6 and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance does not discriminate against disabled individuals. If you are disabled and require reasonable accommodation at the time of the interview, please contact OTDA's designee for reasonable accommodation at (518) 474-7284.