What are the responsibilities and job description for the Training Specialist Trainee* OR Training Specialist 1 (NY HELPS) position at Public Service, Department of?
The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The Training Specialist 1 will be assigned to the Office of Human Resources Management’s Training Unit. Under general supervision, the incumbent will perform tasks associated with the training and development of the Department of Public Service’s employees. These tasks include, but are not limited to: • Designing and developing curricula and training materials to address unique agency needs and requirements, by reviewing agency programs and by discussing staff and program requirements with program managers.• Presenting training on a wide variety of topics and programs using targeted training methods, equipment, and media including web-based online learning in an e-learning software authoring tool.• Preparing proposals for training programs utilizing funds provided for in State and employee agreements, and for Managerial/Confidential training.• Presenting training courses by obtaining outside instructors or personally conducting courses and selecting audiovisual teaching aids.• Preparing lesson plans for those courses conducted personally.• Informing employees and program managers of available training and educational opportunities.• Disseminating training announcements and information concerning educational opportunities. • Arranging for Webinars and Teleseminars on technical topics related to the Agency’s critical mission.• Updating training manuals with the assistance of supervisors.• Providing specific information and registration assistance for those employees who may have a direct interest in a training course. • Maintaining web-based learning management system to track registrations, course completions, record compliance, and analyze training needs.• Selecting employees for training courses and educational opportunities based on relevance of courses to employee’s work, budgetary restraints, and class size.• Working with the Personnel section of Human Resources Management when needed on special projects that support employee development.
The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications General PublicNon-Competitive (NY HELPS)**: For appointment to a Training Specialist Trainee 1, you must have a bachelor’s or higher degree.For appointment to a Training Specialist Trainee 2, you must have a bachelor’s or higher degree and one year of professional experience developing and presenting training programs to improve the on-the-job knowledge, skills, and abilities of employees to enable them to carry out an agency’s mission.For appointment to a Training Specialist 1, Grade 18, you must have a bachelor’s or higher degree AND two years of professional experience as stated above OR a master's or higher degree in a related field AND one year of professional experience as stated above.55-b/c: Candidates who are currently eligible, who meet the qualifications listed in the “Non-Competitive (NY HELPS)” section above are encouraged to apply. If interested in this position and applying using your 55-b/c status, please provide a copy of your current 55-b/c eligibility letter.Public Administration Traineeship Transition (PATT) List: Candidates on the Public Administration Traineeship Transition (PATT) eligible list will be canvassed and do not need to apply to this posting.Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) List: On the General portion of the PCO list, currently only candidates with a score of 100 or above are reachable. These candidates have been canvassed and do not need to apply to this posting.NOTE: If you are a current New York State employee on the PCO eligible list and not reachable, you may be eligible for transfer.***Transfer: Current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent, competitive or 55-b/c service as a Training Specialist 1, Grade 18; OR current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent, competitive, or 55-b/c service in a qualifying title and eligible for transfer*** under section 52.6, 70.1, or 70.4 of the Civil Service Law.
Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments About the Department: The primary mission of the New York State Department of Public Service (DPS or Department) is to ensure affordable, safe, secure, and reliable access to electric, gas, steam, telecommunications, and water services for New York State’s residential and business consumers, at just and reasonable rates, while protecting the natural environment. The Department also seeks to stimulate effective competitive markets for clean, renewable, and distributed energy resources that benefit New York consumers, as well as product and service innovations.Additional Comments: *Successful completion of the two-year traineeship leads to appointment as a Training Specialist 1, Grade 18.**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, 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 an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.***Candidates are encouraged to access GOT-IT on the Civil Service website (www.cs.ny.gov) to determine transfer eligibility.Equal Opportunity Employer: The Department of Public Service is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting the Designee for Reasonable Accommodations (DRA) and Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator which can be found under the Accessibility Link on the Department’s webpage at https://dps.ny.gov.
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The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications General PublicNon-Competitive (NY HELPS)**: For appointment to a Training Specialist Trainee 1, you must have a bachelor’s or higher degree.For appointment to a Training Specialist Trainee 2, you must have a bachelor’s or higher degree and one year of professional experience developing and presenting training programs to improve the on-the-job knowledge, skills, and abilities of employees to enable them to carry out an agency’s mission.For appointment to a Training Specialist 1, Grade 18, you must have a bachelor’s or higher degree AND two years of professional experience as stated above OR a master's or higher degree in a related field AND one year of professional experience as stated above.55-b/c: Candidates who are currently eligible, who meet the qualifications listed in the “Non-Competitive (NY HELPS)” section above are encouraged to apply. If interested in this position and applying using your 55-b/c status, please provide a copy of your current 55-b/c eligibility letter.Public Administration Traineeship Transition (PATT) List: Candidates on the Public Administration Traineeship Transition (PATT) eligible list will be canvassed and do not need to apply to this posting.Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) List: On the General portion of the PCO list, currently only candidates with a score of 100 or above are reachable. These candidates have been canvassed and do not need to apply to this posting.NOTE: If you are a current New York State employee on the PCO eligible list and not reachable, you may be eligible for transfer.***Transfer: Current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent, competitive or 55-b/c service as a Training Specialist 1, Grade 18; OR current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent, competitive, or 55-b/c service in a qualifying title and eligible for transfer*** under section 52.6, 70.1, or 70.4 of the Civil Service Law.
Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments About the Department: The primary mission of the New York State Department of Public Service (DPS or Department) is to ensure affordable, safe, secure, and reliable access to electric, gas, steam, telecommunications, and water services for New York State’s residential and business consumers, at just and reasonable rates, while protecting the natural environment. The Department also seeks to stimulate effective competitive markets for clean, renewable, and distributed energy resources that benefit New York consumers, as well as product and service innovations.Additional Comments: *Successful completion of the two-year traineeship leads to appointment as a Training Specialist 1, Grade 18.**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, 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 an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.***Candidates are encouraged to access GOT-IT on the Civil Service website (www.cs.ny.gov) to determine transfer eligibility.Equal Opportunity Employer: The Department of Public Service is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting the Designee for Reasonable Accommodations (DRA) and Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator which can be found under the Accessibility Link on the Department’s webpage at https://dps.ny.gov.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
