Review Vacancy
AgencyEducation Department, State
TitleAssistant Examinations Editor, Box P12-1659/65077
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $44564 to $56888 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Assistant Examinations Editor.
Eligible List Appointment: Candidates must be reachable on the Civil Service list for this title.
Section 70.4 Transfer: Candidates may be eligible for nomination for Section 70.4 transfer to Assistant Examination Editor if they have standing on the Civil Service eligible list for this title and are currently a New York State employee in a title allocated at Grade 12 or higher AND have a bachelor's degree, which includes or is supplemented by 18 semester credit hours in English AND one year of professional experience where the primary responsibility of your position must have involved editing. This experience must include reviewing and revising factual written material for publication to achieve correctness and clarity of language AND ensuring that typed or printed materials are error free AND completing editorial work to meet established deadlines.
NOTE: If you are on the Civil Service eligible list for this title, you may receive a canvass letter. You must complete and return it as instructed on the letter.
Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s Office of Education Policy is seeking candidates for an Assistant Examinations Editor position in the Office of State Assessment. This Office is responsible for the development of examinations for elementary, intermediate and high school students. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Under the supervision of the Examinations Editor, assist staff in the development of State assessments and test related materials including the preparation of electronic reports, as required;
• Edit assigned examinations and materials according to established guidelines and timelines;
• Proofread typed copy and printer’s proof;
• Monitor progress of exams and materials through all test development stages;
• Maintain files of examinations and field tests; and
• Work with staff and vendors on translated and Braille versions of exams to proofread and check art work, front cover, and numbering, etc.
Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a contingent permanent appointment. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Applicants should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of degree and credit hours will be required for all candidates at the time of interview.
*Leads to a maximum salary of $56,888 based on annual performance advances.
APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by July 18, 2017 to p12jobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (P12-1659/65077) of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Office of Human Resources Mangement
Email Address p12jobs@nysed.gov
Address
Street New York State Education Department
89 Washington Avenue, Room 528EB
Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by July 18, 2017 to p12jobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (P12-1659/65077) of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.