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The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The Local Government Specialist 1 duties in Local Government Services Division will include but are not limited to the following: The core responsibility of a Local Government Specialist 1 in the Department of State's Division of Local Government is to function as a direct resource for local government officials in the implementation of the Local Government Efficiency program grant and technical assistance program. In addition, the position will also aid in land use planning and regulation, local government administration and community development planning and implementation• Manage community development and local government efficiency projects, including review of grant applications and administration of state contracts.• Draft and deliver training courses to local government officials on municipal operation, management, and opportunities for efficiencies in the delivery of local services. Secondary assistance may be provided for land use planning, regulation, and community development.• Provide technical assistance on municipal operations management, and local government consolidation to local officials. Additionally, the position will support the Divisions role in providing assistance on planning and zoning administration.• Draft written materials to guide local officials on comprehensive planning, consolidation of services, government efficiency, and other management topics.• Assist local government officials on implementing long-range planning; facilitating inter-agency cooperation; and identifying, analyzing, and proposing solutions to community development needs.
The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications NY HELPSThis 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 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.Minimum QualificationsYou must meet the open competitive qualifications from the most recent examination announcement. The open competitive minimum qualifications are: 1. A master’s or higher degree* AND one year of full-time qualifying inexperience. Or…2. A bachelor’s degree* AND two years of full-time qualifying experience. Or…3. An associate’s degree* AND four years of full-time qualifying experience.* Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found at: http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm.**Qualifying Experience: Experience drafting and analyzing policies and strategies that include land use and/or financial planning, service delivery, economic development or finance to assist local governments.Undergraduate or graduate degree in regional planning or public policy or administration.Employment with a local government in general administration and management or land use planning and regulation or similar work with local government officials.It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.55 B/C Appointment: This position is eligible for 55B/C designation and candidates with 55B/C eligibility are encouraged to apply. Candidates must meet any open competitive minimum qualifications and must submit their current 55B/C eligibility letter along with their application.It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration. NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The minimum qualifications for Non-Competitive appointment are: Six years of specialized experience in developing and analyzing policy, developing strategies, and implementing programs dealing with local government issues related to land use and comprehensive planning, service delivery, economic development or finance at a state or local level.Minimum Qualifications Substitution: An associate degree in a related field can substitute for two years of specialized experience; a bachelor’s degree in a related field can substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree in a related field can substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate in a related field can substitute for six years of experience.It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Undergraduate or graduate degree in regional planning or public policy or administration.• Employment with a local government in general administration and management or land use planning and regulation or similar work with local government officials.
Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments The Department of State is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other category protected by law.We are happy to provide reasonable and religious accommodations during the hiring process for those in need. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please send a request to HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov.NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: The Department of State employees may be approved for a maximum of 50% telecommuting, however, they are required to apply and obtain approval through management in accordance with The Department of State Telecommuting Program Guidelines.
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The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications NY HELPSThis 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 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.Minimum QualificationsYou must meet the open competitive qualifications from the most recent examination announcement. The open competitive minimum qualifications are: 1. A master’s or higher degree* AND one year of full-time qualifying inexperience. Or…2. A bachelor’s degree* AND two years of full-time qualifying experience. Or…3. An associate’s degree* AND four years of full-time qualifying experience.* Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found at: http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm.**Qualifying Experience: Experience drafting and analyzing policies and strategies that include land use and/or financial planning, service delivery, economic development or finance to assist local governments.Undergraduate or graduate degree in regional planning or public policy or administration.Employment with a local government in general administration and management or land use planning and regulation or similar work with local government officials.It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.55 B/C Appointment: This position is eligible for 55B/C designation and candidates with 55B/C eligibility are encouraged to apply. Candidates must meet any open competitive minimum qualifications and must submit their current 55B/C eligibility letter along with their application.It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration. NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The minimum qualifications for Non-Competitive appointment are: Six years of specialized experience in developing and analyzing policy, developing strategies, and implementing programs dealing with local government issues related to land use and comprehensive planning, service delivery, economic development or finance at a state or local level.Minimum Qualifications Substitution: An associate degree in a related field can substitute for two years of specialized experience; a bachelor’s degree in a related field can substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree in a related field can substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate in a related field can substitute for six years of experience.It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Undergraduate or graduate degree in regional planning or public policy or administration.• Employment with a local government in general administration and management or land use planning and regulation or similar work with local government officials.
Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments The Department of State is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other category protected by law.We are happy to provide reasonable and religious accommodations during the hiring process for those in need. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please send a request to HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov.NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: The Department of State employees may be approved for a maximum of 50% telecommuting, however, they are required to apply and obtain approval through management in accordance with The Department of State Telecommuting Program Guidelines.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
