Position Information

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AgencyEducation Department, State

TitleMotor Vehicle Operator (substitute), Box ROM-449/00037

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $17.78 to $17.78 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Variable

"Other" Explanation This will be a temporary, on-call, hourly position. (Substitutes) are notified by phone when services are needed, and every effort is made to give 24-hour advance notice.

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 6 AM

To 12 AM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Oneida

Street Address New York State School for the Deaf

City Rome

StateNY

Zip Code13440

Job Specifics

Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Education Policy is seeking candidates for a Motor Vehicle Operator (substitute) position in the New York State School for the Deaf (NYSSD). Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Transport students in a school bus;
• Map routes, itineraries, and points of call;
• Post manifests of people transported;
• Maintain vehicle records as per NYSED and NYSSD directives; and
• Inspect vehicles as required and note defects.

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must possess a New York State Commercial Driver’s License with ‘P’ and ‘S’ endorsements AND either possess 19-A certification or obtain 19-A certification within 90 days of appointment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preference may be given to candidates who have experience working with deaf students and/or the ability to communicate through ASL/Sign Language.

Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
This will be a temporary, 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. Verification of a New York State Commercial Driver’s License with ‘P’ and ‘S’ endorsements and 19-A certification or pending 19-A certification will be required at the time of interview for all candidates. Candidates are required to possess a New York State Commercial Driver’s License with ‘P’ and ‘S’ endorsements and either 19-A certification at the time of hire or obtain 19-A certification within 90 days of appointment. Continued employment as a Motor Vehicle Operator is dependent upon maintaining a New York State Commercial Driver’s License with ‘P’ and ‘S’ endorsements and 19-A certification. Failure to maintain a New York State Commercial Driver’s License with ‘P’ and ‘S’ endorsements and 19-A certification will result in removal from employment. Fingerprinting through the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Division of Criminal Justice Services, a background check with the Office of Children and Family Services and clearance from the Justice Center Staff Exclusion List is required for employment. Fees associated with this process are at the applicant’s expense. Fees associated with fingerprinting do not apply if applicant’s fingerprints exist in the NYS TEACH System.

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 April 1, 2025 to NYSSDjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (ROM-449/00037) of the position 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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How to Apply

Name Office of Human Resources Management

Telephone (518) 474-5215

Fax (518) 486-5631

Email Address nyssdjobs@nysed.gov

Address

Street New York State 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 April 1, 2025 to NYSSDjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (ROM-449/00037) of the position 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.