Examination Composition Assistant, (Open to current NYS Employees only), Box P12-2605/06081

Duties Description

The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Education Policy is seeking candidates for an Examination Composition Assistant position 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 are not limited to, the following:

• Perform skilled keyboarding, including typing and formatting secure materials such as Regents Examinations, Elementary and Intermediate Science examinations, Rating Guides, Field Tests, Model Response Sets, and Annotations;
• Familiarity with a variety of software including Microsoft Office 365 and other technical programs such as MathType7;
• Prepare and edit exam questions, following specific formatting requirements, adhering to tight timelines, and working with a goal of 100% accuracy for typing and formatting;
• Embed artwork and graphics provided by the Art and Design Unit into exams as needed;
• Answer phone calls and directing them to the appropriate parties. Providing information to routine inquiries; and
• Assist with other support staff activities as requested.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Exam Composition Assistant.

Eligible List Appointment: Candidates must be reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for this title. 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.

Section 70.1 Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-9 or above deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Successful completion of an appropriate keyboarding test will be required for all candidates, unless candidates demonstrate previous service in a competitive title for which passing a keyboarding test was required. For information regarding the transfer options of your current title, please visit the Civil Service Career Mobility Office Website.

Provisional Appointment: In the absence of an eligible list with three or more candidates willing to accept a position, a temporary provisional appointment may be considered. For provisional appointment, candidates must be a qualified employee of New York State and have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Office Assistant 1 (Keyboarding) or Office Assistant 2 (Keyboarding). Provisional candidates must take the examination for Exam Composition Assistant when it is next offered and must be reachable on the resulting eligible list to maintain employment.

Additional Comments

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a permanent or temporary provisional appointment. For provisional appointment, candidates must take the examination for Exam Composition Assistant when it is next offered and must be reachable on the resulting eligible list to maintain employment. 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.

This position allows for the opportunity to telecommute up to 30% each bi-weekly pay period.

This position leads to a maximum salary of $56,743 based on annual performance advances.

APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by February 17, 2025 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 (P12-2605/06081) 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.

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.

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• https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/
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Generous 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.