Review Vacancy
AgencyEducation Department, State
TitleEducation Program Assistant 1, Box OP-891/20753
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $41993 to $53606 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Minimum Qualifications MIMIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Qualified candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Education Program Assistant 1 OR be reachable on the Education Department’s Public Administration Traineeship Transition (PATT) eligible list OR on the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) eligible list OR for appointment to Education Trainee 1, candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Agency Program Aide or Administrative Aide. Appointments from the PATT or the PCO lists require completion of a two-year traineeship which leads to a Grade 14.
A candidate may be eligible for nomination for §70.4 transfer to Education Trainee 1 if they have standing on the PCO, PMI or PATT (and possess a Bachelor’s degree) eligible lists and are currently a New York State employee in a title allocated to SG-09 or higher.
Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s Office of the Professions (OP) anticipates filling an Education Program Assistant 1 (EPA 1) position in the Board of Pharmacy Office. Under the general direction of the Education Program Assistant 2 the EPA 1 duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Reply and provide guidance to internal and external correspondence that includes written, email and telephone inquiries;
• Participate in the review/evaluation/administration of licensure applications and limited permits utilizing Access database, OP mainframe computer system, TRIM and e-licensing system;
• Process and issue certification of administration for qualified pharmacists;
• Participate in the review/evaluation/administration of continuing education requirements for pharmacists;
• Provide guidance and support to clerical staff by using law, regulations and policy to make decisions on non-routine questions;
• Maintain and update licensure Access database, main computer system, TRIM and e-licensing system, documents/forms as well as OP website;
• Coordinate with Board Members and OP’s offices as necessary; and
• Use various computer applications to update data on internal and external websites and databases.
Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a permanent contingent appointment. *The salary above applies to candidates appointed to Education Program Assistant 1, SG-14. The hiring rate for candidates appointed to Education Trainee 1 starts at $35,535, and for current NYS employees, is based on the candidate’s salary at the time of hire. Candidates hired into the traineeship will be advanced to Education Program Assistant 1 upon successful completion of a two-year traineeship. Filling of this position is contingent upon Division of the Budget approval.
*Leads to a maximum salary of $53,606 based on annual performance advances.
APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by May 22, 2015 to opjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Please include the Box number (OP-891/20753) in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application.
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Name Office of Human Resources Management
Email Address opjobs@nysed.gov
Address
Street NYS Education Department
89 Washington Avenue, OHRM Room 528EB
Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by May 22, 2015 to opjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Please include the Box number (OP-891/20753) in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. Please like us on Facebook!