Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyEducation Department, State

TitleSupervisor of Occupational Education, (Open to Current NYS employees only), Box OSEA-287/63083

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary Grade28

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

Salary RangeFrom $112528 to $138203 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 20%

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 Office of Special Education and ACCES

Adult Education Program and Policy Office

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12234

Job Specifics

Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s Office of Special Education and Adult Career and Continuing Education (OSEA) is seeking candidates for a Supervisor of Occupational Education position in the Adult Education Programs and Policy (AEPP) Unit. AEPP promotes, develops, and supports adult education programs with the goal of providing adult students with successful pathways and transitions to post-secondary education, apprenticeship training, and the workforce. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

Serve as NYS Director for Adult Education overseeing federal and state funds;

Oversee all aspects of AEPP office operations including supervision of staff and oversight of vendors;

Ensure that RFP’s, MOUs, mandated federal reports, and other materials are completed, processed and delivered on time;

Oversee national and state reporting systems and various Workforce Innovation and Opportunity (WIOA) Act benchmarks;

Develop the adult education section of the WIOA Combined State Plan;

Oversee and manage the distribution of funds and accountability of federal and state adult education programs;

Oversee creation and deployment of guidance documents, technical assistance and customized professional development for adult education, High School Equivalency preparation, and literacy for English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) programs;

Work collaboratively with NYS Department of Labor and other partners to utilize WIOA funding and meet federal requirements;

Collaborate with various NYSED offices, NYC Department of Education, Adult Education Associations and US Department of Education and US Department of Labor;

Represent the NYS Education Department and AEPP Office on interagency and other state and national collaborations;

Collaborate with other State Adult Education Directors;

Provide oversight and guidance to the Regional Adult Education Networks (RAENs), Accountability Office, ASISTS and other technical assistance vendors;

Conduct presentations at various meetings, conferences and Board of Regent’s Meetings;

Respond to FOIL Requests, Commissioner Correspondence and Legislative Inquiries on issues related to adult education;

Respond to assignments and inquiries, including FOIL requests on behalf of OSEA;

Directly report to the Deputy Commissioner of Special Education and Adult Career and Continuing Education Services (OSEA).

Minimum Qualifications COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Section 70.1 Transfer: Candidates must meet the eligibility requirements and have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in any of the Professional Educator Titles (Grade 26), as indicated here: http://www.nysed.gov/hr/section-701-transfer-determinations-between-professional-educator-titles-grade-22-26-and-28.

Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a contingent-permanent, 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. This position allows for the opportunity to telecommute up to 30% each bi-weekly pay period at the discretion of the unit supervisor. This position will require 20% statewide travel.

Federal law may impose additional requirements or restrictions regarding positions that receive federal funding.

This position leads to a maximum salary of $138,203 based on annual performance 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, 2026 to oseajobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for these positions. You must include the Box numbers (OSEA-287/63083) of these positions 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.

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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.

How to Apply

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, OHRM, Room 528 EB

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12234

 

Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by June 25, 2026 to oseajobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for these positions. You must include the Box numbers (OSEA-287/63083) of these positions 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.