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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 12/16/25

Applications Due12/30/25

Vacancy ID205006

NY HELPYes

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleTraining Specialist 1

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $53764 to $85138 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address Division of Administration, HRMG; Staff Development Unit

Corning Tower

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12237

Duties Description Reporting to the Training Specialist 2, this position will present DOH and Office of Employee Relations (OER) training programs. These will include generic core competency courses as well as programs designed to meet agency specific needs. The Training Specialist 1 will develop curricula for webinars, classroom training and online courses using authoring software. The Training Specialist 1 will use and assist with the management of the Statewide Learning Management System (SLMS) and will schedule and produce webinars.

Minimum Qualifications NY HELPS: Six years of experience developing and presenting training programs to improve the on-the-job knowledge, skills, and abilities of employees to enable them to carry out the mission.
An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.


NYS employee with one (1) year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service in a title at or above G-16 and eligible for transfer to Training Specialist 1, G-18 under Sections 70.1 or 52.6 of the NYS Civil Service Law OR NYS employee with one (1) year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service in a title at or above SG-11 and eligible for transfer to Training Specialist Trainee 1 or Trainee 2 under Sections 70.1 or 52.6 of the NYS Civil Service Law.

Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated knowledge and experience of classroom and webinar training delivery, and curriculum and on-line course development for adult learners. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong problem solving and leadership skills. Demonstrated proficiency using software including PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Word and centralized databases such as learning management systems. Familiarity with WebEx. Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing conditions, maximize limited resources, meet deadlines, and successfully execute assigned tasks. Demonstrated ability to interact with personnel at all levels in the organization.

Additional Comments For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm

Two year traineeship leads to a G18. Occasional travel throughout NYS to areas that may not be served by public transportation may be required (10%).

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

Name Human Resources Management Group

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference ST/TS1 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, ST/TS1, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.

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