Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyMotor Vehicles, Department of

TitleTraining Specialist 1, G-18 or Training Specialist Trainee 1, G-NS (NY HELPS – NO EXAM REQUIRED)

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $53764 to $85138 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address 6 Empire State Plaza

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12228

Job Specifics

Duties Description Under the direction of a Training Specialist 2, the Training Specialist 1 will plan and/or assist to organize, develop, conduct, and evaluate training and development programs to improve performance of agency operations. The Training Specialist 1 will focus on developing a mindset that embraces training development activities into all aspects of employee development.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Serve as a primary administrator of the Statewide Learning Management System (SLMS).

• Assess training needs by reviewing agency programs and discussing training needs/requirements with program managers and staff.

• Develop training plans and curriculum to meet identified needs by determining course content, then creating the necessary training materials and job aids.

• Present training courses in a classroom & virtual settings using selected audiovisual teaching aids and developed training materials.

• Evaluate training through feedback received from questionnaires, supervisory evaluations, and review of work reports.

• Analyze data, trends, and identify and recommend new or expanded training programs to supervisors to improve employee performance.

• Provide technical assistance related to developing and updating training policies and manuals.

• Facilitate training workgroups and teams, while providing a variety of exercises and activities.

• Work with others in a collaborative work environment with various projects, such as the Mentorship Program, Orientation and Supervisor Training Programs.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications To be eligible for this position, you must meet one of the following conditions:

1. Eligible for appointment from the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) or Public Administration Traineeship Transition Program (PATT) eligible lists.

2. In a Training Specialist 1, G-18, or Training Specialist Trainee 1 or 2, G-NS title eligible for reassignment

3. In a G-11 or higher title that meets criteria for 70.1 or 52.6 transfer

4. For NY HELPS appointment*:

For Training Specialist 1, G-18: Six years of experience developing and presenting training programs to improve the on-the-job knowledge, skills, and abilities of employees to enable them to carry out the mission.

For Training Specialist Trainee 2, G-NS (Equated to G-16): Five years of experience developing and presenting training programs to improve the on-the-job knowledge, skills, and abilities of employees to enable them to carry out the mission.

For Training Specialist Trainee 1, G-NS (Equated to G-14): Four years of experience developing and presenting training programs to improve the on-the-job knowledge, skills, and abilities of employees to enable them to carry out the mission.

Substiution: An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.

*This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a 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 TAKE A CIVIL SERVICE TEST. 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.

While temporary, a FULL BENEFITS PACKAGE is available. Please visit https://oer.ny.gov/employee-benefit-programs to learn more about the exceptional benefits we offer.

Additional Comments Hours of the position will be discussed at the time of interview, including questions regarding Flextime, AWS/Compressed work week and Telecommuting.

There are many benefits to working for the DMV! Including:
o Paid Leave
o Paid Holidays
o Pension
o Health Insurance
o Dental & Vision Coverage
o Flex Spending
o Voluntary 457B Retirement Saving Program
o Health Care Spending Account
o Tuition Assistance Programs
o Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
o Transportation Savings Program
o Employee Assistance Programs

For additional information about the benefits of being a state employee, visit the Office of Employee Relations website at https://oer.ny.gov/employee-benefit-programs.

The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is committed to being a model employer for people with disabilities. DMV’s commitment includes ensuring that the recruitment, application, interviewing and hiring processes are accessible to all job applicants. If you are a job applicant who may need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact ReasonableAccommodations@dmv.ny.gov

DMV is committed to diversity and equal opportunity, and to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we encourage all qualified individuals to apply, including people with disabilities or any other protected category under the law. Our goal as an employer is to reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and customers we serve.

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

How to Apply

Name Lauren Brown

Telephone

Fax

Email Address Lauren.Brown@dmv.ny.gov

Address

Street 6 Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12228

 

Notes on ApplyingSend a cover letter (referencing the Vacancy ID noted at the top of this posting) indicating how you meet the qualifications for appointment. Please also include a clear and concise resume. Submit all documents to the email address listed above. Candidates applying from outside DMV may be asked for their Social Security number to verify NYS employment history and transfer eligibility. The Department of Motor Vehicles is committed to diversity and equal opportunity, and to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we encourage all qualified individuals to apply, including people with disabilities or any other protected category under the law. Our goal as an employer is to reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and customers we serve. Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at response@oer.ny.gov.