State Of New York Albany , NY 12201
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Review Vacancy
Date Posted 06/12/24
Applications Due07/03/24
Vacancy ID160803
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NY HELPYes
AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of
TitleCommunications Specialist Trainee 1/2 (7 positions)-NY HELPS
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Salary GradeNS
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $39215 to $59757 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Workweek Other (see below)
"Other" Explanation Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 3 PM
To 7 AM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? Yes
County Albany
Street Address 625 Broadway
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12233
Minimum Qualifications Minimum/Preferred Qualifications:
Communications Specialist Trainee 1, NS=Grade 8: High school graduation or possession of high school equivalency diploma.
Communications Specialist Trainee 2, NS=Grade 10: Satisfactory completion of one year of service as a Communications Specialist Trainee 1; or high school graduation or possession of high school equivalency diploma and one year of experience as follows:
Communications Specialist 1, Grade 12: Satisfactory completion of one year of service as Communications Specialist Trainee 2; or high school graduation or possession of high school equivalency diploma and completion of all necessary trainings and certifications and two years of experience as follows:
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 this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.
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.
Duties Description Working under direct supervision of the DEC Division of Law Enforcement, serve as dispatchers for emergency and non-emergency calls from officers and the general public. Most calls are primarily directed to the mission of the DEC. Additionally, obtain necessary information from callers in order to initiate assistance; serve as radio dispatchers of police resources; perform clerical, administrative and other duties related to the dispatch center service. Candidates must be able to communicate and work well with other dispatchers and the public.
Work conditions include: sitting or standing for extended periods of time with headset on while monitoring computer screens; entering information using a computer keyboard; coordinating eye/hand movements while handling calls for the efficient use of radios and computers; speaking calmly and clearly in order to elicit information and giving instructions to a continuous flow of callers under stress; listening carefully to clearly understand caller information; making responsible judgments where timing is critical; and working within hearing distance of other dispatchers working under similar conditions.
Additional Comments Overtime may be required. Weekends and holidays may be required. Per federal government requirements, if you are appointed to this position, you may be required to
undergo fingerprinting and a state and federal criminal background check. Telecommuting may be available, will be discussed at interview.
Overtime and holiday work are required. Shifts are bid by seniority and will likely include nights or afternoons and weekends. Pass days rotate bi-weekly. Inconvenience pay(night shift differential) is an additional $575 per year for those who work more than four hours between 6:00pm and 6:00am. Candidate is required to pay fingerprint fee.
We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Pension from New York State Employees' Retirement System
Shift & Geographic pay differentials
Affordable Health Care options
Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
NYS Deferred Compensation plan
Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
And many more...
For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.
DEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Alan Ilagan
Telephone (518) 402-9273
Fax 518-402-9038
Email Address PostingResponses@dec.ny.gov
Address
Street 625 Broadway
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12233
Notes on ApplyingPlease email/mail your resume to the above. Be sure to include Posting #24-160803 on your resume or it may not be accepted.
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