Human Resources Specialist 1 (Testing), or Trainee 1 / Trainee 2

NY HELP Yes

Agency Civil Service, Department of

Title Human Resources Specialist 1 (Testing), or Trainee 1 / Trainee 2

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade NS

Bargaining Unit M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary Range From $56655 to $83286 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 Empire State Plaza, Agency Building 1

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12239

Duties Description The Testing Services Division is responsible for the development, administration, scoring and validation of the examinations provided to the public for State agencies and local jurisdictions. To better serve New Yorkers and make civil service examinations more accessible and convenient for all, the Department is modernizing and transforming the way in which civil service examinations are held. As part of this new examination model, the Department is in the process of establishing 12 dedicated computer-based testing centers across New York State to provide all New Yorkers with the ability to participate in exams, including individuals who do not have access to a computer or Wi-Fi services.The Human Resources Specialist 1 (Testing), or Trainee 1 / Trainee 2 position will be in Test Development Section C3A. This section is responsible for developing Civil Service tests for State and local government positions in several occupational areas, including Science, Engineering, Building Management, Custodial and Housekeeping Services, Public Works, and other technical specialties. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:• Planning, preparing, and evaluating tests using a variety of formats, including multiple-choice, evaluation of training and experience, job simulations, constructed responses, and performance.• Collecting and analyzing job information for use in developing and documenting appropriate test plans.• Writing, editing, reviewing, and proofing test material (may include working closely with subject matter experts to develop new test material), analyzing test results, and preparing scoring recommendations.• Working collaboratively with other members of the Testing Services Division and with other individuals/groups within and outside of the Department.• Participating in inter-division workgroups and project teams to assist in Department modernization efforts and initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications 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, 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 an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (NY HELPS): Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1 (Testing):Four years of experience developing interview techniques, rating scales, and tests used to assess skills, abilities, and interests for the purpose of employee selection, placement, or promotion and evaluating recruitment or selection criteria to ensure conformance to professional, statistical, or testing standards.Substitution: 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.Human Resources Specialist Trainee 2 (Testing):Five years of experience developing interview techniques, rating scales, and tests used to assess skills, abilities, and interests for the purpose of employee selection, placement, or promotion and evaluating recruitment or selection criteria to ensure conformance to professional, statistical, or testing standards.Substitution: 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.Human Resources Specialist 1 (Testing):Six years of experience developing interview techniques, rating scales, and tests used to assess skills, abilities, and interests for the purpose of employee selection, placement, or promotion and evaluating recruitment or selection criteria to ensure conformance to professional, statistical, or testing standards.Substitution: 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.REASSIGNMENT QUALIFICATIONS: Current Department of Civil Service employees with one year of permanent, contingent permanent, or 55 B/C service as a Human Resources Specialist 1 (Testing), if less than one year, you must be currently reachable on the Human Resources Specialist 1 (Testing) eligible list for the Albany location if one exists.COMPETITIVE QUALIFICATIONS:You must be reachable on the current eligible list or eligible for transfer.70.1 TRANSFER QUALIFICATIONS:One year of permanent, contingent permanent, or 55 B/C service in a title eligible for transfer and determined to be similar by Civil Service. 52.6 TRANSFER QUALIFICATIONS:One year of permanent, contingent permanent, or 55 B/C service in a title eligible for transfer and determined to be similar by Civil Service. 70.4 TRANSFER QUALIFICATIONS:Current New York State employees with one year or more of permanent, contingent permanent or 55 B/C service in a position allocated to a Grade 12 or higher and who has passed the Public Administration Traineeship Transition (PATT) exam or the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) exam and has a bachelor's degree* may be eligible for appointment.Note: 70.4 candidates must NOT have failed the most recent PATT or PCO exam.For transfers, a list of approved titles is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at 55 B/C QUALIFICATIONS:Individuals certified eligible for the 55 B/C program under the Governor's Program to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities pursuant to Section 55 B/C of the Civil Service Law will also be considered. To be considered, you must provide a copy of your letter of eligibility with your response.You must meet the open competitive qualifications from the most recent examination announcement.The open competitive minimum qualifications are:• You must have a bachelor's degree or higher*.*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 and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. You can write to the Examination Information Desk of the NYS Department of Civil Service for a list of acceptable companies who provide this service. This information can also be found on the Internet at You must pay the required evaluation fee. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:• Background and/or experience in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.• Strong logical reasoning and data analysis skills.• Close attention to detail.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 #TeamCivilService is growing and is looking for motivated, forward-thinking employees to join our team to build a dynamic workforce. The Department of Civil Service is undertaking several initiatives to transform the way the agency delivers services to our partner agencies and to the public, and we are excited to be adding new members to the team. In addition to joining a growing team and agency, employees will also receive a comprehensive benefits package. The Department of Civil Service is the central personnel agency for the Executive Branch of New York State government, serving approximately 150,000 employees. Our mission is to build tomorrow's workforce today by promoting a diverse, inclusive, and talented workforce. We lead and deliver world-class workforce management strategies by providing innovative solutions based on merit, fitness, and equality of opportunity. Among its duties, the Department: • Partners with State agencies to offer workforce recruitment and placement services, including developing minimum qualifications, classifying positions, developing civil service examinations, and administering performance assessment tests.• Administers the New York State Health Insurance Program ( one of the largest public employer health insurance programs in the nation, serving more than 1.2 million lives.• Assists municipal agencies with civil service administration of more than 360,000 local government employees.• Oversees the Governor's Program to Hire Individuals and Veterans with Disabilities ( to place individuals with disabilities in State jobs and the New New York Leaders Initiative Student Intern Program. ( ON TELECOMMUTING: DCS employees may be approved for a maximum of 50% telecommuting, however, they are required to apply and obtain approval through management in accordance with DCS Telecommuting Program Guidelines.The Department of Civil Service is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other category protected by law.We are happy to provide reasonable and religious accommodations during the hiring process for those in need. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please send a request to View email address on click.appcast.io

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Address

Street Empire State Plaza – Agency Building 1

Floor #10, Office of Human Resources and Administrative Planning

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12239

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