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 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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.
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:
70.1 TRANSFER QUALIFICATIONS:
One year of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55 b/c service as a Grade 14 or higher determined to be similar by Civil Service.
Note: For 70.1 transfers, a comprehensive list of titles approved for transfers is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/.
70.4 TRANSFER QUALIFICATIONS:
One year of permanent, contingent-permanent or 55 b/c service in a position allocated to a Grade 11 or higher, a passing score on the Labor Services Representative (Spanish Language) exam and a bachelor’s degree*. Note: Candidates must not have failed the most recent examination for this title. Appointments are made at the Trainee 1 level.
Hourly LSR’s are not eligible for transfer or reassignment.
PROVISIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: You must have a Bachelor’s degree*.
The appointed candidate would have to take, pass and be reachable on the next holding of the examination to be appointed permanently.
*Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States or its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency.
55b/c:
This position may be designated 55b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. You must also possess a bachelor’s degree.
Please provide a copy of your 55b/55c letter, and proof of degree*, when applying.
*Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States or its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency.
Preferred Qualifications: Ability to initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders.
Duties Description STANDARD DUTIES:
As a Labor Services Representative (Spanish Language) assigned to Unemployment Insurance Adjudication Services Office, you would review cases submitted for hearing to ensure they meet quality guidelines. You would be responsible for issuing re-determinations on cases that lack fact finding and revising determinations that fail standards of specificity and clarity
Additional Comments Please Note: Positions in the Unemployment Insurance Division may be in-person, remote, or partially remote and partially in-person. Remote employees will be required to report in-person if directed. These positions may be subject to mandatory and/or voluntary overtime, which may include evening and weekend hours. Shift start times may vary based on operational need.
Fingerprinting/Background Check: Some positions may require a fingerprint/background check. If the position you applied for requires fingerprinting, you will be advised at the time of your interview. There is no cost to candidates, fingerprinting fees are paid for by the Department of Labor. Candidates being considered for appointment will be provided a pre-paid code and instructions after the interview.
Work hours to be discussed at the time of interview.
All candidates must submit a resume and cover letter.
If applying via provisional qualifications or 55b/c qualifications, in addition to a cover letter and resume, candidates must provide the following:
• Proof of Bachelor’s degree (unofficial transcripts, equivalency documentation, and/or copy of your degree)
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Fax Efax: 5184742871@fax.ny.gov
Email Address labor.sm.personnel.UIhire@labor.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Department of Labor
State Office Campus, Building 12, Room 561
Notes on ApplyingCandidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Department of Labor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Department of Labor is committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.
To 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.UIhire@labor.ny.gov. Please include the title, location and vacancy ID# 89440 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.