Review Vacancy
AgencyTemporary and Disability Assistance, Office of
TitleTraining Specialist 1 or Trainee 1 or Trainee 2 (NY HELPS)
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $53764 to $82656 Annually
Duties Description Duties of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Approve training proposals by completing thorough reviews, and working closely with program areas and internal reviewers;
• 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 OTDA Center/Divisional program areas; negotiate and monitor contract deliverables and quality;
• Manage training programs through the review of curricula, video scripts, web modules, and other materials; onsite course monitoring and site visits as necessary; communicate 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 Centers, Offices, and work units; and
• Supervise the administration of assigned Training Contracts in the Training Plan; including all activities associated with the development, review, approval and monitoring of training workplans. Ensure activities are completed in accordance with established bureau policies and procedures.
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, four 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.
Substitution: 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.
For Trainee 2 level, five 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.
Substitution: 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.
For the Full Performance Level, 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.
Substitution: 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.
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 or contingent 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 #26-020" 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. In alignment with New York State’s Executive Orders 187 and 31, OTDA is committed to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by fostering an inclusive workplace.
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Email Address jobpostings@otda.ny.gov
Address
Street 40 North Pearl Street, 12B
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 #26-020" 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.