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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 06/25/25

Applications Due07/02/25

Vacancy ID190970

NY HELPNo

AgencyState, Department of

TitlePractical Examiner - Vacancy ID# 190970

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitNone listed

Salary RangeFrom $75 to $75 Daily

Employment Type Per Diem

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Variable

Hours Per Week 11

Workday

From 9 AM

To 8 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County To Be Determined

Street Address TBD

City TBD

StateNY

Zip Code00000

Duties Description The Division of Licensing Services is seeking per-diem examiners for Cosmetology, Esthetics, and Nail Specialty practical exams.

The Practical Examiner is responsible for administering practical exams and objectively scoring examination procedures for various cosmetology candidates on behalf of the Department of State, Division of Licensing Services.

Minimum Qualifications Possession of a New York Cosmetology, Esthetics or Nail Specialty License. Individuals must hold Licensure for a minimum of 5 years. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the United States; possess strong customer service skills; be able to work with people under stressful conditions in a calm and courteous manner; be able to stand and walk for the full duration of the exam; be able to lift and move up to 20 lbs.; have the ability to work a flexible schedule - examinations are held weekdays and weeknights, the schedule varies based on location and demand.

Additional Comments Practical Examiners are compensated $75.00 per day; the number of days per month/year may vary depending on scheduling needs. Examinations are held Monday thru Friday.

Albany, Binghamton, Brooklyn, Fairport, Goshen, Levittown, Manhattan, Oakdale, Olean, Plattsburgh, Queens, Rochester, Sanborn, Syracuse, Watertown, West Seneca, Westbury and Yonkers

The Department of State 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 along with your resume to: exams@dos.ny.gov.

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

Name NYS Division of Licensing Services - Exams Unit

Telephone

Fax

Email Address exams@dos.ny.gov

Address

Street 99 Washington Avenue, Suite 1150

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12231

 

Notes on ApplyingIf you are interested and qualified, please send a resume to exams@dos.ny.gov.

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