Review Vacancy
AgencyEducation Department, State
TitleEducation Program Assistant 1, Education Trainee, Box OCE-1053/26037
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $44564 to $56888 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Education Program Assistant 1.
Eligible List Appointment: Candidates who are reachable on the New York State Education Department’s Public Administration Trainee Transition (PATT) eligible list or Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) eligible list may be considered for appointment.
Section 70.1 Transfer to Education Program Assistant 1: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55 b/c service in a title SG-13 and above deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
Section 70.1 Transfer to Education Trainee 1: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-13 or above deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
Section 70.4 Transfer: Candidates may be eligible for section 70.4 transfer to Education Trainee 1 if they possess a bachelor’s degree AND have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-9 or higher AND have standing on the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) eligible list or Public Administration Trainee Transition (PATT) eligible list.
NOTE: If you are on the Civil Service eligible list for this title, you may receive a canvass letter. You must complete and return it as instructed on the letter.
Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Cultural Education (OCE) is seeking applicants for an Education Program Assistant 1 position in the New York State Museum (NYSM). The incumbent of this position will perform professional administrative work to support scientific programs in the NYSM. Duties of this position will include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Review federal, State and private agency grant budget proposals and expenditure reports for accuracy and completeness before submission to the Deputy Commissioner’s Office;
• Develop data in response to inquiries from granting agencies, Department offices or the Division of Budget;
• Assist Museum Scientists with planning and organizing workshops and seminars for the general public, school groups and other organizations;
• Collect fiscal information and data for reports and budget proposal recommendations;
• Utilize the Fiscal Tracking System, the State Financial System and other tools to monitor and reconcile expenditures and compare spending against proposed expenditure plans;
• Generate reports utilizing various fiscal systems;
• Coordinate and complete travel and purchasing transaction paperwork for all Research & Collections (RC) program units;
• Coordinate procurement card spending and reconciliation for all RC program units; and
• Assist RC staff in administrative procedures required for the operation of the unit.
Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a contingent permanent appointment. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Applicants should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of degree and/or transcripts will be required for all candidates at the time of interview.
The salary listed above applies to candidates appointed to the Education Program Assistant 1, SG-14. The hiring rate for candidates appointed to Education Trainee 1 starts at $37,710 and, for current NYS employees, is based on the candidate’s salary at the time of hire. Transfer candidates to Education Trainee 1 and appointees from the New York State Education Department’s Public Administration Trainee Transition (PATT) eligible list or the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) eligible list will serve a two-year traineeship leading to the SG-14.
*Leads to a salary of $56,888 based on annual performance advances.
APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by February 7, 2018 to ocejobs@nysed.gov (E-mail submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (OCE-1053/26037) in the subject line of your email and/or 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 Management
Email Address ocejobs@nysed.gov
Address
Street NYS Education Department
89 Washington Avenue, OHRM Room 528EB
Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by February 7, 2018 to ocejobs@nysed.gov (E-mail submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (OCE-1053/26037) in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.