Workforce Programs Specialist 1/Trainee 1/2 – Hicksville (NY HELPS) Position Available In Nassau, 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 Labor, Department of The job title for the vacancy. Title Workforce Programs Specialist 1/Trainee 1/2 – Hicksville (NY HELPS) The job title for the vacancy. Occupational Category Other Professional Careers The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit. Salary Grade 18 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 $53764 to $85138 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 Contingent 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 50% 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 37.5 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 9 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 5 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? Yes The county in which the vacancy is located. County Nassau The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address 301 West Old Country Road The city where the vacancy is located. City Hicksville The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). State NY The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code 11801 The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The Workforce Programs Specialist 1 duties include but are not limited to: assisting in the development, monitoring, and management of workforce development training programs and apprenticeship programs, and contracts and proposals, with routine and ad hoc reporting. A Workforce Programs Specialist 1 will also conduct field visits to apprenticeship training programs to evaluate program development. Analyze and prepare detailed reports, provide technical assistance and guidance to program sponsors, workforce development partners and other agencies to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Promote and market apprenticeship to businesses and educational communities.

Notes regarding position and salary:

Over 50% travel required Position specific job duties may include occasional altered work schedule or job assignments which require availability and willingness to work occasional evenings and/or out-stationed assignments. Candidates with no previous state service will begin at the starting rate of the salary range listed above. Additional location pay is available for the following counties: Bronx, Kings, Nassau, NYC-Manhattan, Queens, Richmond, Rockland, Suffolk, and Westchester, Dutchess, Orange, and Putnam. If you are a current NYS employee and have questions regarding salary, please contact the Business Services Center (BSC): 518-457-4272, BSCHR@ogs.ny.gov. Telecommuting is available and can be discussed during the interview. The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications 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, if they meet the below

NY HELPS

minimum qualifications.

NY HELPS

Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications:

Workforce Programs Specialist Trainee 1: Candidates must possess a bachelor’s or higher degree

• Workforce Programs Specialist Trainee 2: A bachelor’s degree AND one year of professional experience
• which involved assisting unemployed or under-employed individuals in obtaining and maintaining employment while performing one or more of the following activities: developing and implementing plans for proposals to deliver workforce development and training programs; evaluating, monitoring or administering workforce development and training programs; or managing contracts and budgets for workforce development and training programs.

Workforce Programs Specialist 1: A bachelor’s degree AND two years of professional experience

• which involved assisting unemployed or under-employed individuals in obtaining and maintaining employment while performing one or more of the following activities: developing and implementing plans for proposals to deliver workforce development and training programs; evaluating, monitoring or administering workforce development and training programs; or managing contracts and budgets for workforce development and training programs.

• Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.

S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States or its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. This information can be found athttp://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.dm. candidates are responsible for the evaluation fee.

• Professional experience in workforce development programs is defined as experience where at least 50% of your duties involved assisting unemployed or under-employed individuals in obtaining and maintaining employment.

It is expected that employees hired under

NY HELPS

will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status in the future, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded 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. If you are interested in the

NY-HELPS

program, or this position, you may reply to this vacancy posting, or you may visit the New York State Department of Civil Service website at https://www.cs.ny.gov/help/ (copy and paste in browser) to register today, in three easy steps.

Competitive Minimum Qualifications:

A review of your state history is needed, if you meet any of the below Permanent Competitive qualifications. Please provide the last four digits of your social security number in your email response or on your resume. If you are not comfortable providing this information via email, a representative from our office will contact you via phone. 55

B/C Qualifications:

This position is designated 55b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. Please provide a copy of your 55b/c letter when applying. You must meet the open competitive qualifications from the most recent examination announcement. You must have a bachelor’s or higher degree.

• A bachelor’s degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.

S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States or its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency.

Reassignment Qualifications:

Current Department of Labor employees only, with at least one year of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55b/c service in a Workforce Programs Specialist 1/Workforce Programs Specialist Trainee 1/2; if you have less than one year, you must be reachable on the current eligible list for this location if one exists. 52.6

Transfer Qualifications:

Workforce Programs Specialist Trainee 1 – One year of permanent or contingent-permanent as a Grade 11 or higher determined to be administrative by Civil Service. Workforce Programs Specialist Trainee 2 – One year of permanent or contingent-permanent as a Grade 12 or higher determined to be administrative by Civil Service. Workforce Programs Specialist 1 – One year of permanent or contingent-permanent as a Grade 16 or higher determined to be administrative by Civil Service. 70.1

Transfer Qualifications:

Workforce Programs Specialist Trainee 1 – One year of permanent or contingent-permanent as a Grade 11 or higher determined to be administrative by Civil Service. Workforce Programs Specialist Trainee 2 – One year of permanent or contingent-permanent as a Grade 12 or higher determined to be administrative by Civil Service. Workforce Programs Specialist 1 – One year of permanent or contingent-permanent as a Grade 16 or higher determined to be administrative by Civil Service.

• Some titles may require that you also meet the following special minimum qualifications:
• A bachelor’s degree
• and;
• Two years of professional experience where your duties involved assisting unemployed or under-employed individuals in obtaining and maintaining employment while performing one or more of the following duties:
• Developing and implementing plans or proposals to deliver workforce development and training programs.
• Evaluating, monitoring or administering workforce development and training programs.
• Managing contracts and budgets for workforce development and training programs, which MUST include development, negotiation, execution, fiscal management, and monitoring or program review.
• Determining eligibility for public assistance.
• Assessing applicants for, or recipients of, welfare employment program benefits to identify and remove barriers to self-sufficiency.

NOTE:

Professional experience in workforce development programs is defined as experience where at least 50% of your duties involved assisting unemployed or under-employed individuals in obtaining and maintaining employment. 70.4

Transfer Qualifications:

(1) One year of permanent or contingent-permanent service as a grade 11 or higher, and (2) a bachelor’s degree A passing score on the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO)/Public Administration Traineeship Transition (PATT) exam, may be considered for a 70.4 transfer to a Workforce Programs Specialist Trainee 1.

Note:

Candidates must not have failed the most recent examination for this title. Appointments are made at the Trainee 1 level.

Note:

For all transfers noted, a comprehensive list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders. Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 13 paid holidays, 5 personal days, and a minimum of 13 vacation days per year
• Paid sick leave (CSEA and PEF employees- 13 days; M/C employees- 8 days plus free enrollment into the Income Protection Program for short-term and long-term disability coverage).
• Choice of several affordable and competitive health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans at no additional cost
• Membership in the NYS Employee’s Retirement System
• NYS Deferred Compensation Investment Plan
• Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) (full-time employees)
• Eligibility to apply for tuition reimbursement for qualifying employees and courses
• Paid Parental Leave Our mission is to provide outstanding services to our customers—the workers and business that call New York home.

We help New Yorkers find careers they will love. We build and support New York’s businesses. We empower and protect New York’s workers. To learn more about our mission and the exciting work of the DOL, please visit: https://dol.ny.gov/about-us. DOL is committed to fostering employee engagement and work-life balance. We offer telecommuting (up to 40%) and alternative work schedules to eligible employees. Our exciting training and development opportunities, including Coursera and our formal Employee Recognition Program allow us to develop, recognize, and celebrate our workforce. Please note that specific benefits and programs may vary based on negotiating unit, current contract, length of State service, and program area. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Donna Bove The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone 518-457-1020 The fax to use for this vacancy.

Fax EFax:

5184742871@fax.ny.gov Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address labor.sm.personnel.

DEWSRecruitment@labor.ny.gov Address The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street State Office Campus Building 12, Room 561 The city for the contact for this vacancy. City Albany 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 12226 Instructions for potential applicants. Notes on Applying All candidates must submit a written resume and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. These documents must be received by July 2, 2025, and submitted via email to labor.sm.personnel.

DEWSRecruitment@labor.ny.gov or mailed to the NYS Department of Labor, Personnel Bureau, Building 12, Room 561, State Office Campus, Albany, NY 12226. You must include – Vacancy ID 190566, Workforce Programs Specialist/Trainee 1/2 – Hicksville (NY HELPS) in the subject line of your email. Failure to do so may result in a delay of processing your application. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Department of Labor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity. New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception. If you are a person with a disability, you may request that NYS provide a reasonable accommodation for you to participate in a job interview.

Please contact:

Department of Labor, Attn:

Director, Office of Diversity and Equity Inclusion Advocates (ODEIA), Building 12, Albany, NY 12226 (Phone 518-457-1984 and/or fax 518-485-2575). 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 Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at 518-474-6988 or via email at response@oer.ny.gov.