Review Vacancy
AgencyEducation Department, State
TitleAssistant Examinations Editor, Box P12-2014/61002, P12-2015/66400
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $45455 to $58028 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Minimum Qualifications Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Assistant Examinations Editor.
Provisional Appointment: In the absence of an eligible list with three or more candidates willing to accept a position, a non-permanent provisional appointment may be considered. For non-permanent provisional appointment, candidates must have a bachelor's degree including or supplemented by 18 semester credit hours in English* AND one year of professional experience where the primary responsibility of your position must have involved editing. This experience must include reviewing and revising factual written material for publication to achieve correctness and clarity of language AND ensuring that typed or printed materials are error free AND completing editorial work to meet established deadlines. Provisional candidates must take the examination for Assistant Examinations Editor when it is next offered, and must be reachable on the resulting eligible list to maintain employment.
*You must have a minimum of 15 semester credit hours in English. Up to three semester credit hours in either journalism or communications may be substituted for English credits on a credit-for-credit basis to reach the 18 required semester credit hours.
Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s Office of Education Policy is seeking candidates for two Assistant Examinations Editor positions in the Office of State Assessment. This Office is responsible for the development of examinations for elementary, intermediate and high school students. Duties of these positions include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Work under the supervision of Examination Editors to assist staff in the development of State assessments and test related materials including the preparation of electronic reports as required;
• Edit assigned examinations and materials according to established guidelines and timelines;
• Proofread typed copy and printer’s proofs;
• Monitor progress of exams and materials through all test development stages;
• Maintain files of examinations and field tests; and
• Work with staff and vendors on translated and Braille versions of exams to proofread and check artwork, front cover, and numbering.
Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: These will be contingent permanent or temporary provisional appointments. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Applicants should be aware that changes in negotiating unit may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of degree will be required for all candidates at the time of interview.
**Leads to a maximum salary of $58,028 based on annual performance advances.
APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by April 7, 2020 to p12jobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box numbers (P12-2014/61002
P12-2015/66400) of the positions in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Office of Human Resources Mangement
Email Address p12jobs@nysed.gov
Address
Street New York State Education Department
89 Washington Avenue, Room 528EB
Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by April 7, 2020 to p12jobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box numbers (P12-2014/61002, P12-2015/66400) of the positions in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.