Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleTraining Specialist 1/Trainee 2/Trainee 1 (NY HELPS)

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $52198 to $82656 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 25%

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 Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

625 Broadway

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12238

Job Specifics

Duties Description * Design, Development and Delivery Training Curricula
-Participates in the development and delivery of agency training programs, either in-person or remotely using various forms of technology.
-Develops and distributes training announcements, maintains course rosters, and tracks employee application to union-sponsored workshops.
-Research various sources to find information, materials and technologies to aide in the design and development of training programs, or the selection of appropriate vendors.
-Presents ideas, concepts and information to participants.
-Replies to questions from participants regarding presented material.
-Adjusts training based on participant or supervisor feedback.
-Travels to regional offices as needed.

*Management of Agency Compliance Programs

-Acts as primary administrator for the State Learning Management System (SLMS); enrolls employees in NYS and agency mandatory trainings; runs compliance reports and sends reminders; responds to routine inquiries.
-Ensures records are updated and accurate by comparing various biweekly reports, transactions and other data sources.
-Maintains familiarity with New York State's mandatory training curriculum, delivery methods, internal and external stakeholders, tuition reimbursement option and other logistics.

*Support of Bureau Administrative Functions

-Monitors staff development mailbox, answers routine inquiries, trouble shoots issues or escalates for resolution as appropriate.
-Acts as NYS.gov ID Delegated Administrator; trouble shoots employee accounts for access to SLMS and other agency platforms.

*Support of Agency Performance Management Programs

-Participate in support of HR diversity, equity and inclusion goals.
-As directed, attends training, completes annual surveys and contributes to strategic plan.
-As appropriate or directed, researches and recommends trainings, recruitment strategies and practices to promote a diverse and inclusive agency culture.

Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).*

To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are: A bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience developing and presenting training programs to improve the on-the-job knowledge, skills, and abilities of employees to enable them to carry out an agency’s mission.

Substitution: A master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.

Candidates may also be qualified for permanent competitive appointment if reachable from the appropriate Civil Service eligible list or eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law. For transfer determinations, please refer to https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/

* For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a permanent non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

If verifiable, we will accept and prorate appropriate part-time and volunteer experience.

Additional Comments This position requires travel. New York State fleet vehicles are assigned for travel. As such, you must have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in the State of New York and maintain that license as a term and condition of employment.

Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:
Paid Time Off:
• 44 days - 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays.
• Three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development.
Health Care Benefits:
• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
Additional Benefits:
• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Paid Parental / Family Leave
Learn more about our benefits for permanent state employees, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx

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

Contact Information

Name Personnel Office

Telephone 518-474-0453

Fax

Email Address employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street 625 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12238

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease provide a resume and cover letter and indicate "Training Albany" in your subject line.

All qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply.

It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.