Position Available In Onondaga, New York

• Related degree fields include the following: Addictions/Substance Abuse Counseling, Behavioral Health, Behavioral Science, Business Administration, Blindness/Vision Impaired Rehabilitation/Education, Child/Family Studies, Communication Disorders (including Speech Language Disorders and Pathology), Counseling, Counseling Psychology, Deaf/Hearing Impaired Rehabilitation/Education, Disability Studies, Educational Psychology, Health Administration, Health Services, Health Studies, Human Development, Human Relations, Human Resources, Human Services, Marriage/Family Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, Occupational Therapy, Orientation and Mobility Studies, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Public Administration, Rehabilitation Services, School/Guidance/Education Counseling, Social Work, Special Education, Substance Use Disorders, Transition Counseling, Vision Rehabilitation Studies, Vocational Assessment/Evaluation, Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling.

• Acceptable Professional Work Experience in a related field: Behavioral Health, Behavioral Science,
  Communication Disorders (including Speech Language Disorders and Pathology), Counseling (including Addictions, Substance Abuse, Mental Health, Marriage and Family, School Guidance), Disability Studies, Hearing Impaired Education/Rehabilitation, Orientation and Mobility, Psychology, School Rehabilitation Services (including Occupational and Physical Therapy), Social Work, Special Education,
  Visually Impaired Education and Rehabilitation, Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling, Vocational Assessment/Evaluation, OR experience assisting persons with disabilities to attain employment, educational, and/or independent living goals.

• Candidates who are Certified Rehabilitation Counselors (CRC) are required to provide proof of their Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) credential at the time of hire.

Continued employment as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor is dependent upon maintaining CRC Certification. Failure to maintain CRC Certification will result in removal from employment. Additional Comments

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

This will be a permanent, competitive appointment or a permanent, non-competitive appointment. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. For 55b/c appointment, candidates must possess the minimum qualifications, a current 55b/c eligibility letter and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. Verification of enrollment, degree, and/or CRC certificate will be required at the time of interview for all candidates. This position will require 30% in-state travel. This position allows for the opportunity to telecommute up to 30% each bi-weekly pay period. Federal law may impose additional requirements or restrictions regarding positions that receive federal funding. This position may be filled as a traineeship. The starting salary for this position is outlined below. For current New York State employees, salary is based on the candidate’s salary at the time of hire. Candidates appointed at the trainee level will be required to successfully complete the traineeship to advance to the full performance level title and salary.

• $63,278 (Trainee 1 – NS equated to SG-15)
• $70,402 (Trainee 2 – NS equated to SG-17)
• $77,761 (Full Performance level SG-19) This position leads to a maximum salary of $89,645 based on annual performance advances and traineeship advances.

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts

APPLICATION

Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by June 25, 2025 to OSEAjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (OSEA-8/44431) in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility. New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights 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, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records. Interested in a job with New York State, but don’t know where to start? Visit these links for information on working for

New York State:

• https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/
• https://www.cs.ny.gov/pio/publications/gettingajob.pdf Generous benefits of working for New York State, including, but not limited to, the following: Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service.
• Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C.
• Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff. Health Care Benefits
• Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs.
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost. Additional Benefits
• Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply).
• NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan.
• Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only).
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Eligibility for various life insurance options.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Office of Human Resources Management Telephone (518) 474-5215 Fax (518) 486-5631 Email Address oseajobs@nysed.gov Address Street NYS Education Department 89 Washington Avenue, Room 528 EB City Albany State NY Zip Code 12234