Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 09/13/21
Applications Due: 09/22/21
Vacancy ID: 91143
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyCivil Service, Department of
TitleDirector Testing Services
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Salary Grade666
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $137883 to $173431 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
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 Agency Building 1, ESP
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12239
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications Eligible for a Section 52.6 transfer
Non-competitive Promotion - If three or fewer interested promotional candidates respond to this notice, the agency may, at its discretion, nominate a qualified employee for non-competitive promotion under the provisions of Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law. Candidates must be current New York State Department of Civil Service employees to apply for this position. To apply for this position, candidates must be current New York State Department of Civil Service employees and must have one year of competitive service as an Assistant Director Testing Services (M-5).
Duties Description Reporting to the Deputy Commissioner for Diversity, Inclusion & Merit Operations, the Director Testing Services has the following responsibilities:
• Broad oversight of employment testing programs for State and local governments, including overseeing the design, development and implementation of exam creation, policies/procedures regarding test administration, scoring, reporting and test security.
• Initiating and implementing change management within the Division.
• Collaborating on projects with the goal of maximizing the use of technology to create efficient processes in testing programs.
• Ensuring the work of the Division meets professional and legal standards and expectations for quality, quantity, and timeliness.
• Consulting with Department executive and other managers on Departmental policies, programs, and operations.
• Leading and/or serving on committees and project teams and completing special assignments as needed to support and realize the goals of the Division, Department, and State.
Additional Comments NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: DCS Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to DCS Telecommuting Pilot Program Guidelines.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Meghan Louden
Telephone 518-473-4306
Fax
Email Address dcshumanresources@cs.ny.gov
Address
Street Office of Human Resources & Administrative Planning
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12239
Notes on ApplyingPlease send a cover letter and resume and include the vacancy number in the subject line of your email.
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