Vocational Instructor 1, 2, 3, 4 (NY HELPS) Position Available In Suffolk, New York

Basics Schedule Location Job Specifics How to Apply Indicates whether if this vacancy posting is part of the

NY HELPS

Program. NY HELP Yes The agency in which the vacancy exists. Agency Children & Family Services, Office of The job title for the vacancy. Title Vocational Instructor 1, 2, 3, 4 (NY HELPS) The job title for the vacancy. Occupational Category Education, Teaching The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit. Salary Grade 17 The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned. Bargaining Unit PS&T

• Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy.

Salary Range From $48047 to $80655 Annually Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Full-Time This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. ‘Provisional’ means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination. Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional class is the indicator for how this job can be filled. The classified service is governed by the Civil Service Commission, and consists of competitive, non-competitive, exempt, and labor classes. ‘Competitive class’ indicates that the applicant must take and pass an appropriate civil service examination. ‘Non-competitive class’ indicates that the applicant’s qualifications will be evaluated without a civil service examination. ‘Exempt class’ indicates that the applicant will be evaluated by methods other than competitive or non-competitive, and that incumbents will not be granted tenure. ‘Labor class’ requires that applicants possess skills or other physical characteristics that cannot effectively be evaluated by other means. The unclassified service is legislatively defined, and includes such positions as elected officials, department and agency heads, and all academic personnel in public schools, colleges, and universities. Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 0% This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Mon-Fri The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time. Hours Per Week 40 Workday The start time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the earliest time this vacancy’s shift can start. From 6 AM The end time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the latest time this vacancy’s shift can end. To 6 PM If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? No If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? No If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? No If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? No The county in which the vacancy is located. County Suffolk The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address Brentwood Residential Center 1230 Commack Road The city where the vacancy is located. City Dix Hills The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). State NY The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code 11746 The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Teach a trade subject to residents at an Office of Children and Family Services residential facility. Prepare lesson plans, course outlines and educational progress reports. Establish and maintain a shop health and safety program. Additional duties will be discussed in detail during the interview. The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy.

Minimum Qualifications Transfer:

One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in this title or in a title eligible for 70.1 transfer. Open to the

Public:

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

• To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, candidates must meet the open
• competitive minimum qualifications for this position.

The qualifications for the Vocational Instructor position are: Vocational Instructor 1 : I. four years of appropriate trade experience and a high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma issued by a recognized state educational authority; Or II. associate’s degree in a related trade area and two years of appropriate trade experience; Or III. bachelor’s degree in any area and one year of related trade experience. Vocational Instructor 2 : I. four years of appropriate trade experience and a minimum of 9 college credits in pedagogy core coursework earned from a New York State Education Department approved program. These must include 3 college credits in each of the following areas: Human Development and Learning; Teaching Students with Disabilities & Special Health-Care Needs; and Curriculum and Instruction. Or II. an associate’s degree in a related trade area including or supplemented by 9 college credits of pedagogy core coursework earned from a New York State Education Department approved program. These must include 3 college credits in each of the following areas: Human Development and Learning; Teaching Students with Disabilities & Special Health-Care Needs; and Curriculum and Instruction, and two years of related trade experience; Or III. a bachelor’s degree in any area including or supplemented by 9 college credits of pedagogy core coursework earned from a New York State Education Department approved program. These must include 3 college credits in each of the following areas: Human Development and Learning; Teaching Students with Disabilities & Special Health-Care Needs; and Curriculum and Instruction; and one year of related trade experience. Vocational Instructor 3 : Initial certification as a teacher of trade subjects in the appropriate specialty as issued by the New York State Education Department. Vocational Instructor 4 : Professional certification as a teacher of trade subjects in the appropriate specialty as issued by the New York State Education Department. This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. Additional comments regarding the vacancy.

Additional Comments Preferred Specialities:

Computer Technology, Business and Disctrubutive Education. Appointment level commensurate with certification. (Vocational Instructor 1) / SG

• 12 / $48,047 (Vocational Instructor 2) / SG
• 13 / $50,844 (Vocational Instructor 3) / SG
• 15 / $56,807 (Vocational Instructor 4) / SG
• 17 / $63,361 Both Full Time and Part Time options are available.
• 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 (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 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. Level of appointment is based on training and experience.

Background Investigation Requirements:

1) All prospective employees will be investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC), which includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee’s employment application, may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information, and may be required to pay any necessary fees. 2) All prospective employees will be screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees will be required to pay any necessary fees. 3) For Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) prospective appointees will be checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable. The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is an equal opportunity employer. OCFS does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status or status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We devote special attention to dismantling racial injustice and recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We are committed to the diversity of our staff and encourage applicants from marginalized communities to apply. In furtherance of Executive Order 31 and OCFS’s mission to have a diverse workforce, all people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All applicants must be dedicated to working in and sustaining an environment of inclusion that affirms and celebrates the backgrounds, learned and lived expertise, whole identities, and individual perspectives of our staff. Applicants of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to self-identify during the application process. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name New York State Office of Children and Family Services The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone 518-473-7936 The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax 518-473-6122 Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov Address The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street Bureau of Personnel

• CMV 52 Washington Street, 231 North The city for the contact for this vacancy.

City Rensselaer The state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NY The zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 12144 Instructions for potential applicants. Notes on Applying Qualified candidates should e-mail their resume and letter of interest to eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov You MUST include the Vacancy number of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. In order to qualify you for the position when you have current or prior New York State employment, you may be contacted by OCFS Personnel for your social security number to confirm your employment history.