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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 09/13/19

Applications Due10/04/19

Vacancy ID74052

AgencyCivil Service, Department of

TitleDirector Testing Services

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary Grade666

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $135179 to $170030 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address Agency Building 1

Empire State Plaza

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12239

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, public administration, business administration or a related field AND nine years of specialized experience in testing services, psychometrics, government administration or education. Four years of the experience must have been at a managerial level.

Substitutions:

Education: Four additional years of specialized experience OR Associates degree and two additional years of specialized experience.

Experience: J.D. or Master’s degree may substitute for one year of specialized experience; OR Ph.D. may substitute for two years of specialized experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Strong, analytical, qualitative, quantitative problem-solving skills as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Strong knowledge of testing administration and interpretation, knowledge of computerized and manual testing methods. Skilled in change management.

Duties Description Reporting to the Deputy Commissioner for 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.

• Oversight of the Office of Employee Health Services, including pre-employment medical and mental health evaluations, occupational health evaluations, return to work assessments and workplace nursing services.

• 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 and health services 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 It is the policy of the State of New York to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without unlawful discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, arrest and/or criminal conviction record, or any other category protected by law, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

If you are an individual with a disability, as defined by State or federal law, you may be entitled to an accommodation to enable you to participate in the interview process and/or to perform the essential duties of the position for which you are applying. Please contact the Designee for Reasonable Accommodation at 518-473-4306 to request an accommodation.

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

Name Mary Jane McGuire

Telephone 518-473-4306

Fax

Email Address DCSHumanResources@cs.ny.gov

Address

Street Agency Building 1

Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12239

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a cover letter and resume detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Also include the position title & vacancy ID number for which you are applying.

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