Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Manager, Educational and Vocational Services Coordination 1.
Eligible List Appointment: Candidates must be reachable on the 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 have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Associate Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor.
Section 52.6 Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title allocated to M-1 (SG 24/25) or higher eligible to transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.
For information regarding the transfer options of your current title, please visit the Civil Service Career Mobility Office Website. (link removed)
Provisional Appointment: In the absence of an eligible list with three or more candidates willing to accept a position, a temporary provisional appointment may be considered. For provisional appointment, candidates must be a current New York State Education Department employee AND have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Assistant District Manager Vocational and Educational Services, Associate Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, or Employment Specialist for Individuals with Disabilities 2. Provisional candidates must take the examination for Manager, Educational and Vocational Services Coordination 1 when it is next offered and must be reachable on the resulting eligible list to maintain employment.
Duties Description The New York State Education Department's Office of Adult Career and Continuing Education Services - Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR) is seeking candidates for one Manager, Educational and Vocational Services Coordination 1 position in the Transition and Youth Services (TAYS) Unit. This position will be filled in the Albany Central office. Under the general direction of the Administrator, Vocational and Educational Services Coordination, the incumbent will manage, set policy, and provide guidance and direction to ACCES-VR staff on all matters related to transition activities. The incumbent will be stationed in the Albany Central Office or may be stationed in any of the 15 District Offices (link removed) Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Supervise and manage the statewide activities of the Transition and Youth Services (TAYS) Unit; at least 50% travel is required to various locations throughout the State, including Albany Central Office.
- Coordinate the creation and implementation of policies, procedures, and initiatives to provide ACCES-VR services to youth and students;
- Coordinate statewide strategies to provide Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) to potentially eligible and eligible students with disabilities; and
- Coordinate agency and interagency collaborations to assist students and youths with disabilities in receiving ACCES-VR services.
Leads to a maximum salary of $123,761 based on performance advances.
APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a letter of interest and resume by January 12, 2024 to ACCESJOBS@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (ACS-2962/40602) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.
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.
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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.
- 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.
- 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).
- Opportunities for telecommuting.
- Eligibility for various life insurance options.