State of New York
Training Specialist 1 (NY HELPS)
State of New York, Albany, New York, United States,
Talent Development & Training (TD&T) provides OPWDD employees with training and development activities needed to perform their jobs effectively. TD&T staff work to ensure all OPWDD employees have the skills needed to help individuals with developmental disabilities live richer lives.The Training Specialist 1 will work within TD&T performing tasks including, but not limited to:Act as the agency's primary eLearning developer using Adobe Creative Cloud and Lectora softwareAssist with management of the Supervisor Development ProgramWork with local training offices and subject matter experts to develop, implement, and manage trainingAdminister employee training data in the SLMS for both internal and external learnersProvide customer service for SLMS learners and program areasDevelop announcements to inform employees and program managers of available training and educational opportunitiesObtain instructor certification in various classesSalary:
$65,001 - $82,656/yearQualifications:NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Training Specialist Trainee 1: A bachelor's or higher degree.Training Specialist Trainee 2: A bachelor's degree and one year of professional experience developing and presenting training programs to improve the on-the-job knowledge, skills, and abilities of employees to enable them to carry out an agency's mission, including the care and treatment of vulnerable persons in the care and/or custody of the State. A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.Training Specialist 1: A bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience developing and presenting training programs to improve the on-the-job knowledge, skills, and abilities of employees to enable them to carry out an agency's mission, including the care and treatment of vulnerable persons in the care and/or custody of the State. A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must be reachable for appointment on the current Civil Service Eligible List, Professional Careers Opportunity (PCO) or Public Administration Traineeship Transition (PATT). Appointment may be made at the traineeship level.REASSIGNMENT QUALIFICATIONS:
Current Office for People With Developmental Disabilities employees with one year of permanent, contingent permanent, or 55 B/C service as a Training Specialist 1. If you have less than one year, you must be currently reachable on the eligible list.TRANSFER QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/c status in the posted title and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1, 70.4, or 52.6 of Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.55 B/C QUALIFICATIONS:Possess the minimum qualifications for this title as established by the Department of Civil Service and listed on the most recent exam announcement.Meet the applicable minimal mental and/or physical requirements for the job (with a reasonable accommodation, if necessary).Have a current Eligibility Letter from the NYS Department of Civil Service, www.cs.ny.gov/rp55/, and be able to provide it to the Human Resources Office upon request.The position may be filled at the Training Specialist Trainee 1 level equated to SG-13, $49,363, Training Specialist Trainee 2 level equated to SG-14 $52,198, or full performance Training Specialist 1 SG-18, $65,001, based on education and experience. Candidates hired at the trainee level will be advanced to the full performance Training Specialist 1 SG-18 following the successful completion of the traineeship.Other Information:NYS HELPSIf you are currently a New York State employee serving in a permanent competitive qualifying title and eligible for a transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law, you may be appointed to this title as a permanent competitive employee.Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume/cover letter.All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA).The Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) and its Division of Administration is committed to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion.NYS Offers Incredible Benefits!Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan.Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account.Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).Life insurance and Disability insurance.The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan.Paid Holidays and Leave.Health Care Coverage.Retirement Program.Professional Development and Education and Training.How to Apply:
Please submit a cover letter and resume as an attached PDF or Word document by 10/13/24. Please reference the EOA #2024-266 in all correspondence.
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$65,001 - $82,656/yearQualifications:NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Training Specialist Trainee 1: A bachelor's or higher degree.Training Specialist Trainee 2: A bachelor's degree and one year of professional experience developing and presenting training programs to improve the on-the-job knowledge, skills, and abilities of employees to enable them to carry out an agency's mission, including the care and treatment of vulnerable persons in the care and/or custody of the State. A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.Training Specialist 1: A bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience developing and presenting training programs to improve the on-the-job knowledge, skills, and abilities of employees to enable them to carry out an agency's mission, including the care and treatment of vulnerable persons in the care and/or custody of the State. A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must be reachable for appointment on the current Civil Service Eligible List, Professional Careers Opportunity (PCO) or Public Administration Traineeship Transition (PATT). Appointment may be made at the traineeship level.REASSIGNMENT QUALIFICATIONS:
Current Office for People With Developmental Disabilities employees with one year of permanent, contingent permanent, or 55 B/C service as a Training Specialist 1. If you have less than one year, you must be currently reachable on the eligible list.TRANSFER QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/c status in the posted title and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1, 70.4, or 52.6 of Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.55 B/C QUALIFICATIONS:Possess the minimum qualifications for this title as established by the Department of Civil Service and listed on the most recent exam announcement.Meet the applicable minimal mental and/or physical requirements for the job (with a reasonable accommodation, if necessary).Have a current Eligibility Letter from the NYS Department of Civil Service, www.cs.ny.gov/rp55/, and be able to provide it to the Human Resources Office upon request.The position may be filled at the Training Specialist Trainee 1 level equated to SG-13, $49,363, Training Specialist Trainee 2 level equated to SG-14 $52,198, or full performance Training Specialist 1 SG-18, $65,001, based on education and experience. Candidates hired at the trainee level will be advanced to the full performance Training Specialist 1 SG-18 following the successful completion of the traineeship.Other Information:NYS HELPSIf you are currently a New York State employee serving in a permanent competitive qualifying title and eligible for a transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law, you may be appointed to this title as a permanent competitive employee.Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume/cover letter.All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA).The Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) and its Division of Administration is committed to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion.NYS Offers Incredible Benefits!Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan.Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account.Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).Life insurance and Disability insurance.The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan.Paid Holidays and Leave.Health Care Coverage.Retirement Program.Professional Development and Education and Training.How to Apply:
Please submit a cover letter and resume as an attached PDF or Word document by 10/13/24. Please reference the EOA #2024-266 in all correspondence.
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