Review Vacancy
TitleLabor Services Representative/Trainee 1/2 (Spanish Language) - Brooklyn
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $42986 to $64557 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Note: The purpose of this vacancy posting is to notify individuals about transfer opportunities. Candidates reachable on the Civil Service Eligible list(s) will be canvassed. However, you may also apply if you are eligible for appointment by one of the following qualifications:
Section 70.1 Transfer:
Candidates with one year permanent competitive service or the completion of a permanent traineeship in one of the following titles may qualify for Transfer to Labor Services Representative Trainee 1 (Spanish Language), eq. Grade 13 if you also pass a Civil Service language exam as described above:
Disability Review Psychologist, SG 25
Employment Services Representative, SG 18
Medical Relations Coordinator, SG 23
Safety and Health Inspector, SG 16
Human Resources Specialist 1, SG 18
UI Reviewing Examiner, SG 16
Youth Counselor 1, SG 18
Youth Counselor 1 (Spanish Language), SG 18
Candidates with one year permanent competitive service or the completion of a permanent traineeship in one of the following titles may qualify for transfer to Labor Services Representative Trainee 2 (Spanish Language), eq. Grade 14 if you also pass a Civil Service language exam as described above:
UI Reviewing Examiner, SG 16
Candidates with one year permanent competitive service or the completion of a permanent traineeship in one of the following titles may qualify for transfer to Labor Services Representative (Spanish Language), Grade 16 if you also pass a Civil Service language exam as described above:
Employment Counselor, SG 18
Investigative Officer 1, SG 16
Investigative Officer 1 (and Chinese, Korean, and Spanish parenthetics), SG 16
Labor Services Representative, SG 16
Labor Services Representative (Chinese, Korean, LVER parenthetic), SG 16
Jobs Program Specialist, SG 16
Supervising Labor Services Representative, SG 20
Supervising Labor Services Representative (Spanish Language), SG 20
Section 70.4 Transfer:
Candidates with one year permanent competitive service as a Grade 11 or higher, who have a bachelor’s degree*, and who have taken and passed the most recent examination for Labor Services Representative Spanish Language, Trainee 1, may qualify for transfer to Labor Services Representative Trainee 1 Spanish Language, eq. Grade 13 if you also pass a Civil Service language exam as described above.
*From a regionally accredited college or university, or one recognized by the New York State Education Department as following acceptable education practices.
Hourly LSR’s are not eligible for transfer or reassignment.
Duties Description As a Labor Services Representative (Spanish Language), you would assist customers and provide a broad range of services to jobseekers and employers both on an individual basis and through group presentations. You would interview customers to evaluate the nature of services desired, obtaining a complete work history including job experience, education, skills, salary ranges and job preferences. You would identify barriers to employment and develop solutions to these barriers. Intensive job placement assistance is key through developing skills based resume, successful employment interview coaching, providing continuing job leads, conducting employment referrals and advocating for the job seeker when applying for a job. You would provide information on resources available through the Department of Labor. You would provide these services to both English and Spanish speaking customers.
Additional Comments Accepting 55b/55c Candidates. Please provide a copy of your 55b/55c letter when applying.
Position specific job duties may include occasional altered work schedule or job assignments which require availability and willingness to work occasional evening and or out-stationed assignments.
Conditions of Employment: To be considered for appointment you will be required to pass a Civil Service language exam to demonstrate proficiency in speaking, writing, and reading Spanish at a level that will ensure your ability to perform the duties of the position.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address labor.sm.personnel.jva@labor.ny.gov
Address
Street New York State Department of Labor
Harriman State Campus, Building 12, Room 561
Notes on ApplyingTo be considered for this position, interested applicants should e-mail a cover letter and resume in Microsoft Word or PDF format to labor.sm.personnel.jva@labor.ny.gov. Please include the title, location and vacancy ID #54231 you are applying for in the subject line of your e-mail. Failure to do so may result in the delay of processing your application. In order to qualify you for the position, when you have current or prior New York State employment, you may be contacted by the NYSDOL Personnel Bureau for your social security number to confirm your employment history.