Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyDomestic Violence, Office for the Prevention of

TitleGender Violence Prevention Specialist 1 - VID 216509

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $66951 to $85138 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Schedule

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

Location

County Albany

Street Address 80 South Swan Street

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12210

Job Specifics

Duties Description This position is in the Executive Office of the New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV). The incumbent will provide in-depth research, monitoring and evaluation, and policy expertise to units across the Office, as well as support OPDV’s statutory responsibilities as the data clearinghouse for New York State data related to domestic violence and gender-based violence. The incumbent will work closely with OPDV initiatives such as the Enough is Enough program, SAFE Funds program, and Services & Advocacy for Help Seekers. They will support data collection, analysis, reporting, and assist in researching best practices for broader agency initiatives.

Duties include but may not be limited to:
• Determine priorities for programs relating to domestic and gender-based violence training and prevention education.
• Provide technical assistance to state and community agencies in the preparation and development of family and gender-based violence training or prevention programs.
• Develop curricula and training materials, conduct gender-based and family violence prevention training, and collect and evaluate relevant data including films, tapes, curricula, training materials, journal articles, and other literature.
• Assist in the development of public education materials, publications, web pages, and public awareness campaigns.
• Prepare grant proposals.
• Evaluate and analyze training success.
• Facilitate special projects and assignments as needed.

Minimum Qualifications Six years of experience* in the provision of domestic or gender-based violence prevention services; the provision of human services, training and education, government, social justice or gender-based advocacy services; or public policy research and development.

*Substitutions: A bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of specialized experience; a master’s degree may substitute for five years of specialized experience; or a Ph.D. may substitute for six years of specialized experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in the field of gender-based violence prevention and response.
• Experience with compiling data from multiple sources, analyzing such data, and communicating about your analysis with multiple stakeholders.
• Proficiency with software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, Tableau, R, and survey tools such as Alchemer or Microsoft Forms.
• Knowledge of issues pertaining to gender-based violence and the service delivery system for victims of gender-based violence.
• Strong writing, speaking, organizational, computer, and interpersonal skills.

NOTE: IN ORDER TO AWARD THE PROPER CREDIT FOR WORK EXPERIENCE, RESUMES MUST INCLUDE MONTH AND YEAR FOR START AND END DATES. IF ANY OF THIS EXPERIENCE IS LESS THAN FULL TIME YOU MUST INDICATE THE AVERAGE NUMBER OF HOURS WORKED PER WEEK.

Additional Comments NOTE:
• Travel may be required (approximately 10%), including during evening and weekends, depending on mission and assignment.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver’s License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle is required or otherwise demonstrate the capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: OPDV employees may be approved for a maximum of 40% telecommuting; however, they are required to apply and obtain approval from management to telecommute in accordance with the agency's Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

The Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We are committed to the diversity of our staff and encourage applicants from all communities to apply.

The Office of General Services provides human resources support for the Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence. To apply for this vacancy, candidates must email a detailed resume providing specific, verifiable information about their qualifying experience to HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov and they must reference the above posting number. This must be received in the OGS Division of Human Resources Management by the closing date, or your response will not be considered.

New York State is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Human Resources/JHG

Telephone 518-473-5282

Fax 518-486-1631

Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM

31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12242

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter to HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications along with the month/year and, if less than full time, the average hours worked per week for each position listed. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.