Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyEducation Department, State

TitleAssociate in Professional Education (NY HELPS), Box OP-1848/19761

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary Grade26

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $101410 to $125001 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address Office of the Professions

Deputy Commissioner's Office

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12234

Job Specifics

Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of the Professions (OP) is seeking applicants for an Associate in Professional Education in the Deputy Commissioner’s Office under the direction of the Supervisor of Education Programs. The Office of the Professions is responsible for licensing, professional practice, and discipline of the fifty-six professions set forth in Title VIII of the New York Education Law. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Confidentially support and coordinate the work and policy initiatives of OP, ensuring the completion of tasks and adherence to timelines, and effective implementation across OP offices;
• Assist in the management and logistics related to the OP items for the monthly Board of Regents meetings;
• Support coordination of the functions of the Committee on the Professions as set forth in Part 24 of the Rules of the Board of Regents, including but not limited to reviews of education, exam, and experience requirements and reviews of petitions for the restoration of professional licenses;
• Assist in the development, analysis, review, and dissemination of research and information on office initiatives, including internal or external emails, memos, reports, and talking points for stakeholder meetings;
• Assist in the creation and establishment of operating policies and procedures related to OPs core functions;
• Develops and revises regulations and guidance materials;
• Conduct research, analyze other’s research, and make policy recommendations;
• Assist in the development of legislative proposal comments, and where applicable develop legislative and regulatory proposals;
• Assist in the development and production of practice guidelines and other documents for licensed professions and consumers;
• Supervise professional and administrative support staff who engage in the daily operations of the Deputy Commissioner’s Office; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

NY HELPS

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 Master’s degree AND;

Either 1. four years of professional level administrative experience* or educational experience within a college, university, education agency, governmental agency, professional association, or within an agency or organization having oversight, regulatory, or coordinative responsibility for higher or professional education. Two years of this experience must have included performing duties related to the preparation, regulation or oversight of the licensed professions;** training, testing or supervising of licensed professionals; or the development, review, evaluation or offering of licensed professional education programs;

Or 2. four years of professional level administrative experience* or educational experience in credentialing or discipline of professional licensees. Two years of this experience must have included performing duties related to the preparation, regulation or oversight of the licensed professions;** training, testing or supervising of licensed professionals; or the development, review, evaluation or offering of licensed professional education programs.

*Professional level administrative experience includes, but is not limited to, engaging in the following duties:
? Reviewing and recommending/taking action on applications for courses in a college or university;
? Reviewing and recommending/taking action on applications for continuing education and professional development courses offered by an education agency or professional association;
? Reviewing education, experience, personal statements, references and/or examination scores and making appropriate recommendation or taking action on application for licensure under State laws;
? Reviewing education, experience, personal statements, references and/or examination scores and making appropriate recommendation or taking action on application for certification or credentialing under standards set by a professional association, certification body (e.g., medical or behavioral health specialty areas);
? Reviewing complaints and questions about ethical or acceptable practices by members of a professional association, holders of a specialty credential, or similar disciplinary activity;
? Reviewing complaints and questions about professional conduct by licensed professionals;
? Reviewing and approving, denying or requesting clarification from providers approved or seeking renewal of authorization to provide education, continuing education or similar activities in accordance with acceptable standards;
? Experience as an instructor, trainer or educator in continuing education or professional development programs that includes the development and preparation of instructional material, including learning objectives and assessments.

**Licensed professionals are those professions licensed under Title 8 of the New York State Education Law.

Please see: http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/

Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Associate in Professional Education.

Eligible List Appointment: Candidates must be reachable on the Associate in Professional Education 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 meet the eligibility requirements and have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in any of the Professional Educator Titles (Grade 26 or 28), as indicated here: http://www.nysed.gov/hr/section-701-transfer-determinations-between-professional-educator-titles-grade-22-26-and-28.

For information regarding the transfer options of your current title, please visit the Civil Service Career Mobility Office Website. https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-search/index.cfm

55b/c Appointment: This position is eligible for 55b/c designation and candidates with 55b/c eligibility are encouraged to apply. Candidates must possess a current 55b/c eligibility letter and the following minimum qualifications:
• Master’s degree AND;

Either 1. four years of professional level administrative experience* or educational experience within a college, university, education agency, governmental agency, professional association, or within an agency or organization having oversight, regulatory, or coordinative responsibility for higher or professional education. Two years of this experience must have included performing duties related to the preparation, regulation or oversight of the licensed professions;** training, testing or supervising of licensed professionals; or the development, review, evaluation or offering of licensed professional education programs;

Or 2. four years of professional level administrative experience* or educational experience in credentialing or discipline of professional licensees. Two years of this experience must have included performing duties related to the preparation, regulation or oversight of the licensed professions;** training, testing or supervising of licensed professionals; or the development, review, evaluation or offering of licensed professional education programs.

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.

Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a permanent, competitive appointment or a permanent non-competitive appointment. 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 and experience will be required at the time of interview for all candidates. In-state travel related to Board Office business is required and is estimated to be approximately 10% of the job duties. This position allows for the opportunity to telecommute up to 30% each bi-weekly pay period and is granted at the discretion of the supervisor and the appointing office.

* Leads to a maximum salary of $121,360 based on annual performance advances.

APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by May 5, 2025 to OPJOBS@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (OP-1848/19761) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.

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.pdf

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).
• Eligibility for various life insurance options.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Office of Human Resources Management

Telephone (518) 474-5215

Fax (518) 486-5631

Email Address opjobs@nysed.gov

Address

Street NYS Education Department

89 Washington Avenue, OHRM, Room 528 EB

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12234

 

Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by May 5, 2025 to OPJOBS@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (OP-1848/19761) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.