Veterans Program Coordinator - Albany (NY HELPS)
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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, if they meet the below NY HELPS minimum qualifications.NY HELPS Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications:Must be a Veteran of the US Armed Services who served on active duty for over 180 days for purposes other than training (unless you were released from active duty due to a service connected disability) or as a member of a reserve component, served under an order of active duty during a period of war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge is authorized and honorable discharge or under conditions in the NYS Restoration of Honor Act and have:1. A bachelor's degree and three years of professional experience in administering employment programs which meet the special needs of veterans which may include veteran advocacy: OR2. A bachelor's degree and three years of full-time experience in personnel administration, human resources development, or employee relations where your primary responsibility was to provide services to veterans. Note: Your required educational credentials must have been awarded by an educational institution accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the United States (U.S.) Department of Education/Secretary of Education. If awarded by an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of companies that provide these services (fees must be paid to the company you choose) can be found at: You will be required to provide this information to the hiring agency at the time of interview.*It is essential that you describe your qualifying education and/or experience as completely as possible on your application; your application should describe in detail the kind of service and information you provide to the general public. Omissions or vagueness may not be interpreted in your favor.It is expected that employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status in the future, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded 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. If you are interested in the NY-HELPS program, or this position, you may reply to this vacancy posting, or you may visit the New York State Department of Civil Service website at (copy and paste in browser) to register today, in three easy steps.Competitive Minimum Qualifications:A review of your state history is needed, if you meet any of the below Permanent Competitive qualifications. Please provide the last four digits of your social security number in your email response or on your resume. If you are not comfortable providing this information via email, a representative from our office will contact you via phone.52.6 Transfer Qualifications: One year of permanent or contingent-permanent as a Grade 21 or higher determined to be administrative by Civil Service.Note: For all transfers noted, a comprehensive list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at .Preferred Qualifications: Ability to initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders. Duties Description As a Veterans Program Coordinator, you will assist in coordinating field operations for employment and training services provided through the New York State Department of Labor. You will ensure a large number of Veterans, eligible spouses and transitioning service members, secure employment. You will coordinate with DOL office managers to reinforce policies, guidance and reporting support the priority services to Veterans across the agency. You will develop regional staffing plans in conjunction with local area staff, create and analyze management reports, as well as develop and provide training to veteran staff. Additional Comments Position specific job duties may include occasional altered work schedule or job assignments which require availability and willingness to work occasional evenings and/or out-stationed assignments.Candidates with no previous state service will begin at the starting rate of the salary range listed above. If you are a current NYS employee and have questions regarding salary, please contact the Business Services Center (BSC): 518-###-####, ...@ogs.ny.gov.Telecommuting is available and can be discussed during the interview.We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:•13 paid holidays, 5 personal days, and a minimum of 13 vacation days per year•Paid sick leave (CSEA and PEF employees- 13 days; M/C employees- 8 days plus free enrollment into the Income Protection Program for short-term and long-term disability coverage).•Choice of several affordable and competitive health insurance plans•Dental and vision insurance plans at no additional cost•Membership in the NYS Employee's Retirement System•NYS Deferred Compensation Investment Plan•Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) (full-time employees)•Eligibility to apply for tuition reimbursement for qualifying employees and courses •Paid Parental Leave Our mission is to provide outstanding services to our customers-the workers and business that call New York home. We help New Yorkers find careers they will love. We build and support New York's businesses. We empower and protect New York's workers. To learn more about our mission and the exciting work of the DOL, please visit: DOL is committed to fostering employee engagement and work-life balance. We offer telecommuting (up to 40%) and alternative work schedules to eligible employees. Our exciting training and development opportunities, including Coursera and our formal Employee Recognition Program allow us to develop, recognize, and celebrate our workforce. Please note that specific benefits and programs may vary based on negotiating unit, current contract, length of State service, and program area.Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.Name Michelle Lavigne Telephone 518-###-#### Fax EFax: 518#######@fax.ny.gov Email Address ...@labor.ny.gov AddressStreet Harriman State Office Campus, Building 12 1220 Washington Avenue City Albany State NY Zip Code 12226 Notes on Applying All candidates must submit the following: •A cover letter and resume. •Resume must clearly indicate how you meet the experience requirements above for the position.•A copy of your DD214 (which shows your discharge status; Member 4 or Service 2) •Proof of your bachelor's degree (unofficial transcripts, equivalency documentation, and/or copy of your degree showing receipt of bachelor's degree). These documents must be received by December 10, 2024 and submitted via email to ...@labor.ny.gov or mailed to the NYS Department of Labor, Personnel Bureau, Building 12, Room 561, State Office Campus, Albany, NY 12226. You must include, Vacancy ID 173543, Veterans Program Coordinator - Albany (NY HELPS), in the subject line of your email. Failure to do so may result in a delay of processing your application.Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Department of Labor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS 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, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.If you are a person with a disability and wish to request that a reasonable accommodation be provided for you to participate in a job interview, please contact: Department of Labor, Attn: Director, Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ODEI), Building 12, Albany, NY 12226 (Phone (518) ###-#### and/or fax (518) ###-####.Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) ###-#### or via email at ...@oer.ny.gov.