New York State
Examinations Editor (NY HELPS), Box P12-2541/65067
New York State, Albany, New York, United States,
Please note:
State agencies that contact job applicants do not usually request personal or financial information via text message or over the phone in connection with your response to a job posting. If you are contacted for such information by these methods, or any other method, please verify the identity of the individual before transmitting such information to that person.Note: For questions about the job posting, please contact the agency that posted this position by using the contact information provided on the "Contact" tab for the position.Title:
Examinations Editor (NY HELPS), Box P12-2541/65067Occupational Category:
No PreferenceSalary Grade:
18Bargaining Unit:
PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)Salary Range:
From $65,001 to $82,656 AnnuallyEmployment Type:
Full-TimeAppointment Type:
PermanentJurisdictional Class:
Competitive ClassTravel Percentage:
0%Workweek:
Mon-FriWorkday
From:
8 AMTo:
4 PMFlextime allowed?
NoMandatory overtime?
NoCompressed workweek allowed?
NoTelecommuting allowed?
NoCounty:
AlbanyStreet Address:
Office of Education Policy, Office of State AssessmentCity:
AlbanyState:
NYMinimum Qualifications
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 compete in an examination. 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.NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:A bachelor's degree including or supplemented by 24 semester credit hours in English AND two years 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.You must have a minimum of 18 semester credit hours in English. Up to six semester credit hours in either journalism or communications may be substituted for English credits on a credit-for-credit basis to reach the 24 required semester credit hours.PROMOTION:
Current NYSED State employees must have one year of permanent competitive service as an Assistant Examinations Editor.COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Examinations Editor.Section 70.1 Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-16 or above deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.Duties Description
The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Education Policy is seeking candidates for an Examinations Editor in the Office of State Assessment. This Office is responsible for the development and statewide administration of all State examinations for elementary, intermediate, and high school students. Duties of this position will include but not be limited to the following:Supervising the work of assistant editing staff, including the preparation of electronic reports as required;Editing assigned examinations and supplemental materials according to established guidelines;Assisting the test development team through different stages of development reviewing work in progress;Monitoring progress of examinations and materials to ensure assignments are completed in accordance with established deadlines;Assisting the test development team in maintaining strict security of examinations;Maintaining files of examinations and field tests;Assisting with training of new assistant editing and clerical staff;Working with staff and vendors on translated and Braille versions of exams to proofread and check artwork, front cover, numbering, etc.Additional Comments
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
This will be a permanent competitive appointment or a permanent non-competitive appointment. For 55b/c appointment, candidates must possess the minimum qualifications, a current 55b/c eligibility letter and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of degree will be required at the time of interview for all candidates.This position leads to a maximum salary of $82,656 based on annual performance advances.APPLICATION:
Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by August 27, 2024 to p12jobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (P12-2541/65067) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records.Interested in a job with New York State, but don’t know where to start?Visit these links for information on working for New York State:
https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/https://www.cs.ny.gov/pio/publications/gettingajob.pdfGenerous benefits of working for New York State, including, but not limited to, the following:Holiday & Paid Time Off: Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually; Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service; Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually; Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C; Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.Health Care Benefits: Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs; Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.Additional Benefits: Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply); NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan; Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only); Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF); Opportunities for telecommuting; Eligibility for various life insurance options.Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.Name:
Office of Human Resources ManagementTelephone:
(518) 474-5215Fax:
(518) 486-5631Email Address:
p12jobs@nysed.govAddress
Street:
NYS Education Department, 89 Washington Avenue, OHRM, Room 528 EBCity:
AlbanyState:
NY
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State agencies that contact job applicants do not usually request personal or financial information via text message or over the phone in connection with your response to a job posting. If you are contacted for such information by these methods, or any other method, please verify the identity of the individual before transmitting such information to that person.Note: For questions about the job posting, please contact the agency that posted this position by using the contact information provided on the "Contact" tab for the position.Title:
Examinations Editor (NY HELPS), Box P12-2541/65067Occupational Category:
No PreferenceSalary Grade:
18Bargaining Unit:
PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)Salary Range:
From $65,001 to $82,656 AnnuallyEmployment Type:
Full-TimeAppointment Type:
PermanentJurisdictional Class:
Competitive ClassTravel Percentage:
0%Workweek:
Mon-FriWorkday
From:
8 AMTo:
4 PMFlextime allowed?
NoMandatory overtime?
NoCompressed workweek allowed?
NoTelecommuting allowed?
NoCounty:
AlbanyStreet Address:
Office of Education Policy, Office of State AssessmentCity:
AlbanyState:
NYMinimum Qualifications
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 compete in an examination. 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.NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:A bachelor's degree including or supplemented by 24 semester credit hours in English AND two years 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.You must have a minimum of 18 semester credit hours in English. Up to six semester credit hours in either journalism or communications may be substituted for English credits on a credit-for-credit basis to reach the 24 required semester credit hours.PROMOTION:
Current NYSED State employees must have one year of permanent competitive service as an Assistant Examinations Editor.COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Examinations Editor.Section 70.1 Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-16 or above deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.Duties Description
The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Education Policy is seeking candidates for an Examinations Editor in the Office of State Assessment. This Office is responsible for the development and statewide administration of all State examinations for elementary, intermediate, and high school students. Duties of this position will include but not be limited to the following:Supervising the work of assistant editing staff, including the preparation of electronic reports as required;Editing assigned examinations and supplemental materials according to established guidelines;Assisting the test development team through different stages of development reviewing work in progress;Monitoring progress of examinations and materials to ensure assignments are completed in accordance with established deadlines;Assisting the test development team in maintaining strict security of examinations;Maintaining files of examinations and field tests;Assisting with training of new assistant editing and clerical staff;Working with staff and vendors on translated and Braille versions of exams to proofread and check artwork, front cover, numbering, etc.Additional Comments
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
This will be a permanent competitive appointment or a permanent non-competitive appointment. For 55b/c appointment, candidates must possess the minimum qualifications, a current 55b/c eligibility letter and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of degree will be required at the time of interview for all candidates.This position leads to a maximum salary of $82,656 based on annual performance advances.APPLICATION:
Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by August 27, 2024 to p12jobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (P12-2541/65067) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records.Interested in a job with New York State, but don’t know where to start?Visit these links for information on working for New York State:
https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/https://www.cs.ny.gov/pio/publications/gettingajob.pdfGenerous benefits of working for New York State, including, but not limited to, the following:Holiday & Paid Time Off: Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually; Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service; Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually; Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C; Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.Health Care Benefits: Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs; Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.Additional Benefits: Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply); NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan; Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only); Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF); Opportunities for telecommuting; Eligibility for various life insurance options.Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.Name:
Office of Human Resources ManagementTelephone:
(518) 474-5215Fax:
(518) 486-5631Email Address:
p12jobs@nysed.govAddress
Street:
NYS Education Department, 89 Washington Avenue, OHRM, Room 528 EBCity:
AlbanyState:
NY
#J-18808-Ljbffr