What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Outreach Specialist 1 position at New York State Department of Civil Service?
Description
Duties Description
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion Management provides guidance and support to partner agencies on DEI programming, leads DEI strategic planning efforts, and coordinates recruitment and outreach efforts for the Department. To better meet jobseekers where they are and to educate the greater community on the many available job opportunities available in public service, the Department is establishing Centers for Careers in Government at 10 DOL Career Centers and this position will play an important role in ensuring the success of the career centers.
The Program Outreach Specialist 1 will be part of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion Management’s statewide Centers for Careers in Government unit. Members of this team are responsible for communicating information to diverse communities across the state regarding employment opportunities within New York State’s public sector. This unit works with various stakeholders, including jobseekers, other New York State agencies, and community and educational organizations.
Duties of the Program Outreach Specialist 1 may include, but are not limited to the following:
Minimum Qualifications
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, 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 an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
Non-competitive Minimum Qualifications (ny Helps)
Six years of professional experience in a position where the primary (50% or more of the time) responsibility was the extensive promotion and representation of programs and services for public and/or private organizations for the purpose of increasing participation in, or utilization of, these programs and services.
Substitution
Reassignment Qualifications
Current Department of Civil Service employees with one year of permanent, contingent permanent, or 55 B/C service as a Program Outreach Specialist 1; if less than one year, you must be currently reachable on the Program Outreach Specialist 1 eligible list for the Hicksville location if one exists.
Competitive Qualifications
You must be reachable on the current eligible list or eligible for transfer.
70.1 Transfer Qualifications
One year of permanent, contingent permanent, or 55 B/C service in a title eligible for transfer and determined to be similar by Civil Service.
52.6 Transfer Qualifications
One year of permanent, contingent permanent, or 55 B/C service in a title eligible for transfer and determined to be similar by Civil Service.
For transfers, a list of approved titles is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/.
Subsequent 55b/C Qualifications
A subsequent 55 B/C appointment may be considered if you have one year of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55 B/C service in an eligible position allocated to Grade 16. To be considered, you must provide a copy of your letter of eligibility with your response.
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
#TeamCivilService is growing and is looking for motivated, forward-thinking employees to join our team to build a dynamic workforce. The Department of Civil Service is undertaking several initiatives to transform the way the agency delivers services to our partner agencies and to the public, and we are excited to be adding new members to the team. In addition to joining a growing team and agency, employees will also receive a comprehensive benefits package.
The Department of Civil Service is the central personnel agency for the Executive Branch of New York State government, serving approximately 150,000 employees. Our mission is to build tomorrow's workforce today by promoting a diverse, inclusive, and talented workforce. We lead and deliver world-class workforce management strategies by providing innovative solutions based on merit, fitness, and equality of opportunity.
Among Its Duties, The Department
DCS employees may be approved for a maximum of 50% telecommuting, however, they are required to apply and obtain approval through management in accordance with DCS Telecommuting Program Guidelines.
The Department of Civil Service is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other category protected by law.
We are happy to provide reasonable and religious accommodations during the hiring process for those in need. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please send a request to YourFutureBeginsHere@cs.ny.gov
Duties Description
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion Management provides guidance and support to partner agencies on DEI programming, leads DEI strategic planning efforts, and coordinates recruitment and outreach efforts for the Department. To better meet jobseekers where they are and to educate the greater community on the many available job opportunities available in public service, the Department is establishing Centers for Careers in Government at 10 DOL Career Centers and this position will play an important role in ensuring the success of the career centers.
The Program Outreach Specialist 1 will be part of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion Management’s statewide Centers for Careers in Government unit. Members of this team are responsible for communicating information to diverse communities across the state regarding employment opportunities within New York State’s public sector. This unit works with various stakeholders, including jobseekers, other New York State agencies, and community and educational organizations.
Duties of the Program Outreach Specialist 1 may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Conducting outreach to various community-based organizations and educational institutions within assigned region(s) to promote opportunities available in state government.
- Providing guidance, information and resources to stakeholders related to identifying and securing employment opportunities with New York State.
- Providing workshops to jobseekers on Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System.
- Representing the Department of Civil Service at job fairs and community events, including registration, setup, attendance, takedown, and follow-up activities (such as documentation of activities/outcomes).
- Collaborating with community-based organizations/educational institutions, developing, maintaining, and building on existing relationships.
- Maintaining a database of regional organizations, including but not limited to community-based organizations/educational institutions.
- Assisting with special recruitment projects to promote specific opportunities.
- Providing individualized and group support to stakeholders regarding accessing and navigating systems related to NYS employment.
- Communicating appropriate guidance to stakeholders regarding applicable employment-related policies.
- Promoting workforce initiatives related to NYS employment.
- Collaborating with State agencies to identify and promote job opportunities and outreach initiatives.
- Performing assigned activities with relative independence and exercising good judgment and professional discretion.
- Maintaining local inventory to ensure that supplies are available for outreach and recruitment activities.
Minimum Qualifications
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, 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 an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
Non-competitive Minimum Qualifications (ny Helps)
Six years of professional experience in a position where the primary (50% or more of the time) responsibility was the extensive promotion and representation of programs and services for public and/or private organizations for the purpose of increasing participation in, or utilization of, these programs and services.
Substitution
- A bachelor’s degree may be substituted for up to four years of the above experience.
- An associate’s degree may be substituted for up to two years of the above experience.
Reassignment Qualifications
Current Department of Civil Service employees with one year of permanent, contingent permanent, or 55 B/C service as a Program Outreach Specialist 1; if less than one year, you must be currently reachable on the Program Outreach Specialist 1 eligible list for the Hicksville location if one exists.
Competitive Qualifications
You must be reachable on the current eligible list or eligible for transfer.
70.1 Transfer Qualifications
One year of permanent, contingent permanent, or 55 B/C service in a title eligible for transfer and determined to be similar by Civil Service.
52.6 Transfer Qualifications
One year of permanent, contingent permanent, or 55 B/C service in a title eligible for transfer and determined to be similar by Civil Service.
For transfers, a list of approved titles is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/.
Subsequent 55b/C Qualifications
A subsequent 55 B/C appointment may be considered if you have one year of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55 B/C service in an eligible position allocated to Grade 16. To be considered, you must provide a copy of your letter of eligibility with your response.
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
#TeamCivilService is growing and is looking for motivated, forward-thinking employees to join our team to build a dynamic workforce. The Department of Civil Service is undertaking several initiatives to transform the way the agency delivers services to our partner agencies and to the public, and we are excited to be adding new members to the team. In addition to joining a growing team and agency, employees will also receive a comprehensive benefits package.
The Department of Civil Service is the central personnel agency for the Executive Branch of New York State government, serving approximately 150,000 employees. Our mission is to build tomorrow's workforce today by promoting a diverse, inclusive, and talented workforce. We lead and deliver world-class workforce management strategies by providing innovative solutions based on merit, fitness, and equality of opportunity.
Among Its Duties, The Department
- Partners with State agencies to offer workforce recruitment and placement services, including developing minimum qualifications, classifying positions, developing civil service examinations, and administering performance assessment tests.
- Administers the New York State Health Insurance Program (https://www.cs.ny.gov/nyship/), one of the largest public employer health insurance programs in the nation, serving more than 1.2 million lives.
- Assists municipal agencies with civil service administration of more than 360,000 local government employees.
- Oversees the Governor's Program to Hire Individuals and Veterans with Disabilities (https://www.cs.ny.gov/rp55/) to place individuals with disabilities in State jobs and the New New York Leaders Initiative Student Intern Program. (https://nysinternships.cs.ny.gov/nnyl/)
DCS employees may be approved for a maximum of 50% telecommuting, however, they are required to apply and obtain approval through management in accordance with DCS Telecommuting Program Guidelines.
The Department of Civil Service is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other category protected by law.
We are happy to provide reasonable and religious accommodations during the hiring process for those in need. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please send a request to YourFutureBeginsHere@cs.ny.gov
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