Education Program Assistant 1, Education Trainee 1, Box OP-2000/03741

NY HELP Yes

Agency Education Department, State

Title Education Program Assistant 1, Education Trainee 1, Box OP-2000/03741

Occupational Category No Preference

Salary Grade 14

Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $53764 to $68630 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address Office of the Professions

State Board for Physical Therapy

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12234

Duties Description The New York State Education Department's Office of the Professions (OP) is seeking candidates to fill an Education Program Assistant 1 position in the Ophthalmic Dispensing, Physical Therapy, and Podiatry Board Office. The incumbent of this position will perform a variety of activities in a team environment to provide support for a variety of functions connected to the licensure and regulation of professions. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:- Perform entry-level professional work to assist the Executive Secretary in conducting the work of the board office;- Respond to questions from the public, other units of the Department, and other agencies concerning licensing and practice issues, with input from the Board and Executive Secretary;- Review and evaluate applications (and triennial reapplications) for approval as a continuing education sponsor in the professions of ophthalmic dispensing and physical therapy with input from the Board and Executive Secretary when necessary;- Help to prepare the agenda and board meeting informational packets; attend, participate in, and take minutes for the meetings; - Update and maintain travel records and procedures for Board Offices; make travel arrangements; serve as the liaison between the Board office and travel unit; - Review and approve applications for extension of training permits in ophthalmic dispensing; review and evaluate out-of-state experience for applicants for ophthalmic dispensing licensure using the alternative training and experience pathway; and- Provide any other assistance as required by the Executive Secretary and serve as back-up for other staff as needed.

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: This title includes a traineeship opportunity, and applicants will be appointed to the appropriate level based on their experience and education as follows:NY HELPS 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, 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.NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:- Education Trainee 1, NS (equated to SG-11): Two years of experience performing a variety of activities in support of developing, implementing, regulating, and maintaining programs by developing historical or statistical data and evaluating applications and transcripts.- Education Trainee 2, NS (equated to SG-13): Three years of experience performing a variety of activities in support of developing, implementing, regulating, and maintaining programs by developing historical or statistical data and evaluating applications and transcripts.- Education Program Assistant 1, SG-14: Four years of experience performing a variety of activities in support of developing, implementing, regulating, and maintaining programs by developing historical or statistical data and evaluating applications and transcripts.An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master's degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Education Program Assistant 1.Eligible List Appointment: Candidates must be reachable on the New York State Education Department's Public Administration Trainee Transition (PATT) eligible list or the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) eligible list for this title. If you are on the Civil Service eligible list for this title, you may receive a canvass letter. You must complete and return it as instructed on the letter.Section 70.1 Transfer to Education Program Assistant 1: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-12 or above deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.Section 70.1 Transfer to Education Trainee 1: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-9 or above deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Section 70.1 Transfer to Education Trainee 2: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-11 or above deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Section 70.4 Transfer to Education Program Assistant 1: Candidates may be eligible for nomination for transfer under Section 70.4 of the Civil Service Law to this title if they are a current NYS employee with one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-12 or higher AND have standing on the eligible list for this title.Section 70.4 Transfer to Education Trainee 1: Candidates may be eligible for nomination for transfer under Section 70.4 of the Civil Service Law to this title if they are a current NYS employee with one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-9 or higher AND have standing on the eligible list for this title.Section 70.4 Transfer to Education Trainee 2: Candidates may be eligible for nomination for transfer under Section 70.4 of the Civil Service Law to this title if they are a current NYS employee with one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-11 or higher AND have standing on the eligible list for this title. For information regarding the transfer options of your current title, please visit the Civil Service Career Mobility Office Website. Appointment: This position is eligible for 55b/c designation and candidates with 55b/c eligibility are encouraged to apply. Candidates must possess a current 55b/c eligibility letter and meet the minimum qualifications.It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.

Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a contingent permanent, competitive or contingent permanent, non-competitive appointment. For 55b/c appointment, candidates must possess the minimum qualifications, a current 55b/c eligibility letter and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. 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. Verification of education/experience will be required at the time of interview for all candidates.This position allows for the opportunity to telecommute up to 30% each bi-weekly pay period and is granted at the discretion of the supervisor and the appointing office. This position may be filled as a traineeship. The starting salaries for this position are 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. Current starting salaries:- $45,494 (Trainee 1- NS equated to SG-11)- $50,844 (Trainee 2- NS equated to SG-13)- $53,764 (Full Performance level SG-14)This position leads to a maximum salary of $68,630 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 10, 2026 to View email address on jobs.institutedata.com (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (OP-2000/03741) of the position 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: - - 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.

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Name Office of Human Resources Management

Telephone View phone number on jobs.institutedata.com

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Address

Street NYS Education Department

89 Washington Avenue, OHRM Room 528EB

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12234

Notes on Applying APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by June 10, 2026 to View email address on jobs.institutedata.com (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (OP-2000/03741) of the position 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.