This title is part of the New York State Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55b/c, candidates must meet the open competitive minimum qualifications for:
Training Specialist Trainee 1, NS (Equated to G-13)
A Bachelor’s Degree or higher.
Training Specialist Trainee 2, NS (Equated to G-14)
A bachelor’s degree and one year of professional experience developing and presenting training programs to improve the on-the-job knowledge, skills and abilities of employees to enable them to carry out an agency’s mission, OR a Juris Doctor, master’s or higher degree in a field related to the position being filled**.
Training Specialist 1, G-18
A bachelor’s degree and two years of professional experience developing and presenting training programs to improve the on-the-job knowledge, skills and abilities of employees to enable them to carry out an agency’s mission, OR a Juris Doctor, master’s or higher degree in a field related to the position being filled** AND one year of professional experience*

• Professional experience must be performing the duties of the full performance level position.

**Hiring agencies shave discretion in determining whether a degree is related to the duties of the position.
Advanced placement to the trainee 2 or SG-18 level may be possible depending on education and experience and subject to agency approval.

The incumbent of this position will be responsible for developing and presenting training programs to staff and government employees or other parties; and developing and administering contracts for providing training services to staff and government employees and other parties.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
Planning, developing, coordinating, scheduling and evaluating a variety of trainings including:

• Marine Law Enforcement (MLE) trainings
• Marine Patrol Vessel Operator’s Courses (MPVOC)
• Law Enforcement (LE) trainings
• Annual Snowmobile Law Enforcement Development School (SLEDS)
• ACA accredited Kayak trainings
• Procuring necessary supplies and equipment for trainings
• Developing and facilitating the application for accreditation through the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) BOAT Program, providing even more standardization in the MLE realm
• Research and disseminate training announcements and educational opportunities for the following:

o Bureau employees
o Parks employees
o General public
o Law Enforcement agencies
Provides technician assistance in developing and updating training policies, and updates training manuals using appropriate resources and with assistance and review by supervisors.