Training Specialist 1/Trainee 1/2

*This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

Current New York State employees with one year or more permanent, contingent-permanent or 55b/c service as a Training Specialist 1 and interested in reassignment; OR current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent, contingent-permanent or 55b/c service as a Training Specialist 1; OR current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent, contingent-permanent or 55b/c service in a position allocated to a Grade 13 or above and eligible for transfer under Section(s) 52.6, 70.1 or 70.4 of the Civil Service Law.

Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications:
Trainee 1: A bachelor's or higher degree.

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.

Full level: 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.

Substitution: A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe 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 this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.

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 complete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with 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.

Duties Description Reporting directly to a Training Specialist 2, SG-23, the Training Specialist 1, SG-18 will be responsible for the following duties:

• Record, maintain, and update training records in the State Learning Management System (SLMS).
• Make arrangements for training courses, including scheduling space, setting up the training room, running necessary equipment and technology, documenting attendance and generating certificates.
• Prepare and schedule communication regarding training opportunities.
• Use various software programs for developing training announcements, training and training aids, designing and editing videos, and developing online training.
• Develop and present specific training courses in the agency's training program by personally conducting the training or by obtaining outside instructors or programs.

Additional Comments Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via e-mail at Info@goer.ny.gov

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

Name Human Resources / LB

Telephone

Fax 518-549-0462

Email Address jc.sm.hrresumes@justicecenter.ny.gov

Address

Street 161 Delaware Avenue

City Delmar

State NY

Zip Code 12054

Notes on Applying Please submit cover letter along with a clear and concise resume detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as listed in Specifics and indicate the Vacancy ID number for which you are applying.