Training Specialist 1

#1890 - Training Specialist 1

Develop and present training programs to improve and maintain the knowledge, skills, and abilities of employees used on-the-job, to better enable those employees to carry out the employing agency's mission. Employees may train agency employees directly; or may provide direct training to local government employees or other parties; or may develop and administer contracts for providing training services. As a Training Specialist 1, you will be expected to:

• Prepare, design, and deliver a variety of training curricula (technical and non-technical) for delivery in the classroom, on-line and/or one-on-one
• Support Employee Development Services administrative functions
• Manage Agency compliance programs
• Support Division and Inter-Divisional teams that support Agency programs and Engagement initiatives

Position Summary:

Item #: 00968
Bargaining Unit: PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Division: Human Resources
Bureau: Employee Development & Engagement Services
Jurisdictional Class: Competitive
Appointment Type: Contingent-Permanent
Salary Grade: 018
Salary Range: $53,764-$85,138
Employment Type: FULL TIME
Occupational Category: Other Professional Careers
NY HELPS: Yes
Travel Percentage: 5%
Work Week: Monday - Friday
Work Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Shift: Day
Mandatory Overtime: No
Compressed Workweek Allowed: No
Telecommuting Allowed: Yes

How to Apply:

To be considered for this position, you must create a candidate profile or log in to your profile and upload the documents listed below.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• College Transcripts

Please ensure item number 00968-SAB is included in each document's file name.


Minimum Qualifications:

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Civil Service examinations are not required under the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) Program:


Non-Competitive Qualifications for appointment under the NY HELPS Program:


For appointment to a Training Specialist Trainee 1, you must have:

• Four years of experience developing and presenting training programs to improve the on-the-job knowledge, skills, and abilities of employees to enable them to carry out the mission.
• An associate's degree AND two years of experience developing and presenting training programs to improve the on-the-job knowledge, skills, and abilities of employees to enable them to carry out the mission.
• A bachelor's degree

For appointment to a Training Specialist Trainee 2, you must have:

• Five years of experience developing and presenting training programs to improve the on-the-job knowledge, skills, and abilities of employees to enable them to carry out the mission.
• An associate's degree AND three years of experience developing and presenting training programs to improve the on-the-job knowledge, skills, and abilities of employees to enable them to carry out the mission.
• A bachelor's degree AND one year of experience developing and presenting training programs to improve the on-the-job knowledge, skills, and abilities of employees to enable them to carry out the mission.
• A master's degree

For appointment to the Training Specialist 1 (SG-18), you must have:

• Six years of experience developing and presenting training programs to improve the on-the-job knowledge, skills, and abilities of employees to enable them to carry out the mission.
• An associate's degree AND four years of experience developing and presenting training programs to improve the on-the-job knowledge, skills, and abilities of employees to enable them to carry out the mission.
• A bachelor's degree AND two years of experience developing and presenting training programs to improve the on-the-job knowledge, skills, and abilities of employees to enable them to carry out the mission.
• A master's degree AND one year of experience developing and presenting training programs to improve the on-the-job knowledge, skills, and abilities of employees to enable them to carry out the mission.• A doctorate degree

Competitive Qualifications

You must be currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title, eligible under the 55 b/c program, or eligible to transfer to this title under Section 70.1, 52.6, or 70.4 of the Civil Service Law.


For 70.1, 52.6, or 70.4 transfer to a Training Specialist 1, salary grade (SG)-18, you must have one year of permanent competitive, or 55-b/55-c service in an approved title for transfer allocated to an SG-18 or above, SG-14 or above for a Trainee 2, SG-12 or above for a Trainee 1, depending on qualifications.

To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website: Career Mobility Office » GOT-IT (ny.gov)

Appointments via transfer must not result in a second, consecutive transfer with an advancement of more than two S-grades or one M-grade.

Depending on qualifications, you may be required to serve a 1 or 2-year traineeship that leads to the full level SG-18 position.

Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong oral and written communication skills (ability to clearly communicate with management, colleagues, and customers)
• Comfort and experience presenting in front of a classroom (in-person and virtually)
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative, team environment
• Willingness to give and receive constructive feedback
• Self-driven and proactive
• Solutions oriented

55b/55c Program Appointment:

This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. For more information on this program, please visit the NYS Department of Civil Service website,55b/c Recruitment Resources Center (ny.gov)

Traineeship Salary Information:

The position may be filled at the Training Specialist Trainee 1 equated to SG-14 ($53,764), Training Specialist Trainee 2 equated to SG-16 ($59,994), or full performance Training Specialist 1 SG-18 ($66,951) based on the candidate's education, experience, and previous state service. Salary is nonnegotiable.


Candidates hired at the trainee level will be advanced to the full performance Training Specialist 1 SG-18 following successful completion of the traineeship.


Contact Information:

If you have questions about this vacancy, please contact:

Division Contact:

Sara Burt
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Human Resources Contact:

Sara Burt
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The Office of the State Comptroller does not participate in E-Verify or sponsor visa applications.

Telecommuting

The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agency's mission and operational needs. Generally, employees new to OSC will be restricted from telecommuting for at least 8 calendar weeks. After the initial 8 calendar week restriction, if an employee's primary residence location, duties and work performance are aligned with telecommuting they may be allowed to do so. Upon approval to telecommute, OSC employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period.

Reasonable Accommodation

The NYS Office of the State Comptroller provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Division of Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The Office of the NYS Comptroller values a workforce with a broad, diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives. All employees are expected to contribute to a professional environment focused on self-evaluation and improvement, as well as acceptance and support of coworkers.

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