NY HELPYes

AgencyState, Department of

TitleLocal Government Specialist 2 (NY HELPS) - Vacancy ID# 212607

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade23

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

Salary RangeFrom $86681 to $109650 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 20%

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 99 Washington Ave

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12231

Duties Description The Local Government Specialist 2 duties in the Division of Local Government will include but not be limited to the following:
• Local Government Training Program: The Local Government Specialist 2 oversees staff for the preparation and conduct of training in land use planning, regulation, procedure, and general local governance for New York State county, municipal, regional, and statewide organizations.
• Technical Assistance: The LGS 2 assists with the fielding of assignments to respond to requests for technical assistance from municipal officials, staff, and the general public, supervising and supporting staff with their responses, and responding directly to local officials, as well.
• Publications/Presentations: The LGS 2 oversees and participates in the drafting and revision of support materials and publications for training local officials and staff on statutes and techniques, law and regulatory administration pertaining to land use planning and general local governance; and participates in the management and design of the Division's website.
• Intra and Inter-Agency Cooperation: The LGS 2 maintains and oversees effective working relationships and communication channels for the staff of the Training program and other Division of Local Government programs with other divisions within the Department; among state, regional and local officials; and with municipal membership associations and professional organizations involved in economic development and land use planning and regulation.
• Grant Review and Administration: The LGS 2 coordinates the review of grant applications by Training staff and administration of them, as needed.
• As these positions involve occasional travel and evening hours, you must possess a valid New York State driver' s license and have access to a motor vehicle or otherwise demonstrate your capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job. Travel expenses will be reimbursed on a fixed schedule.

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

NON-COMPETITIVE 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, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.

At a future date, 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 with all the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

The minimum qualifications for Non-Competitive appointment are:

Seven years of specialized experience in developing and analyzing policy, developing strategies, and implementing programs dealing with local government issues related to land use and comprehensive planning, service delivery, economic development, or finance at a state or local level.

An associate degree in a related field can substitute for two years of specialized experience; a bachelor’s degree in a related field can substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree in a related field can substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate in a related field can substitute for six years of experience.

If a degree and/or credit hours are listed, please forward your transcripts with your resume and cover letter.

It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.

COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

CIVIL SERVICE LIST APPOINTMENT: Candidates must be reachable on the appropriate Civil Service eligible list.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Undergraduate or graduate degree in regional or urban planning or public policy or administration.
• Employment with a local government in general administration and management or land use planning and regulation or similar work with local government officials.

It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above preferred qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the preferred qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.

Additional Comments The Department of State is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other category protected by law.

We are happy to provide reasonable and religious accommodations during the hiring process for those in need. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please send a request to HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov.

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: The Department of State employees may be approved for a maximum of 50% telecommuting, however, they are required to apply and obtain approval through management in accordance with The Department of State Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

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

Name Human Resources / JK

Telephone 5184742752

Fax 518-402-3656

Email Address HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov

Address

Street 99 Washington Avenue

Suite 1150

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12231

Notes on ApplyingContact Tab:
Name: Human Resources / JK
Telephone: 518-474-2752
Fax: 518-402-3656
Email Address: HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov
Address:
Street: 99 Washington Avenue
Suite 1150
City: Albany
State: NY
Zip Code: 12231

Notes on Applying:

If you are interested and meet the minimum qualifications above, email your cover letter, resume, degree/transcript, and New York State Part 1 Application (https://dos.ny.gov/employment-opportunities) to HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov. Please include Title, Location and Vacancy ID # you are applying for in the subject line of your email.