Indicates whether if this vacancy posting is part of the NY HELPS Program.NY HELPYes

The agency in which the vacancy exists.AgencyEducation Department, State

The job title for the vacancy.TitleEducation Credentials Specialist 1, Education Credentials Specialist Trainee 1, Education Credentials Specialist Trainee 2 (NY HELPS) Box OP-1864/21232

The job title for the vacancy.Occupational CategoryNo Preference

The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit.Salary Grade18

The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned.Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy.Salary RangeFrom $65001 to $82656 Annually

Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Full-Time

This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. 'Provisional' means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination. Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional class is the indicator for how this job can be filled. The classified service is governed by the Civil Service Commission, and consists of competitive, non-competitive, exempt, and labor classes. 'Competitive class' indicates that the applicant must take and pass an appropriate civil service examination. 'Non-competitive class' indicates that the applicant's qualifications will be evaluated without a civil service examination. 'Exempt class' indicates that the applicant will be evaluated by methods other than competitive or non-competitive, and that incumbents will not be granted tenure. 'Labor class' requires that applicants possess skills or other physical characteristics that cannot effectively be evaluated by other means. The unclassified service is legislatively defined, and includes such positions as elected officials, department and agency heads, and all academic personnel in public schools, colleges, and universities. Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 0%

This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Mon-Fri

The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time.Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

The start time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the earliest time this vacancy's shift can start. From 9 AM

The end time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the latest time this vacancy's shift can end. To 5 PM

If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? No

If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? No

If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? No

If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? Yes

The county in which the vacancy is located. County Albany

The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address Office of the Professions

State Board for Architecture

The city where the vacancy is located. City Albany

The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). StateNY

The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code12234

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of the Professions (OP) is seeking candidates for an Education Credentials Specialist (ECS) 1 position in the Office of the State Board for Architecture. Under the general direction of an Education Credentials Specialist 2, the ECS 1 will be tasked with coordinating with Board office staff, DPLS, and the Bureau of Comparative Education on:

• The nuanced and complex review of licensure applications and the use of independent judgement regarding approval of education and experience requirements. These reviews involve multiple possible pathways to licensure and the judgment of corporate entity types (PC, DPC, PLLC, LLP) as to their permissibility in New York;
• The review of applications for candidates requesting to take the exam concurrently with satisfaction of experience requirements independently. The ECS 1 applies independent judgement of education, experience, exam, and corporate practice requirements to each candidate’s application for taking the exam so that the candidate can proceed down the correct licensure pathway;
• Acting as the office “lead” by downloading required information from national credentialing websites and cataloguing email in support of candidate applications for licensure, starting workflows as required, and independently deciding if a candidate is ready for review;
• Independently providing information and assistance, both oral and written, related to the licensing, limited permits, continuing education requirements and general practice of the professions to licensure candidates, department staff, board members, professional organizations, and the public; and
• Administering and helping to manage the continuing education requirements with the EPA2 for architects and landscape architects, including but not limited to, review and approval of continuing education sponsor applications, processing licensee conditional and delayed registrations, adjustment requests, and the audit of licensees’ compliance with requirements. Without the ECS1 position, the Board office cannot perform proactive auditing of a licensee’s completion of the continuing education requirements. The ECS1 must independently decide upon a continuing education course’s acceptability based upon existing law and regulation

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. 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:

Education Credentials Specialist Trainee 1: Candidates must have a bachelor's degree or higher. All candidates that have taken and passed the most recent Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) exam are encouraged to apply.

Education Credentials Specialist Trainee 2: Candidates must have a bachelor's degree AND one year of *specialized experience in human resources developing job standards and assessing applicant qualifications OR evaluating educational or professional credentials for individuals or institutions.

Education Credentials Specialist 1: Candidates must have a bachelor's degree AND two years of *specialized experience in human resources developing job standards and assessing applicant qualifications OR evaluating educational or professional credentials for individuals or institutions.

**A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.

COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Education Credentials Specialist 1.

Eligible List Appointment: Candidates who are reachable on the New York State Education Department’s Public Administration Trainee Transition (PATT) eligible list or the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) or the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) Select Titles eligible list may be considered for appointment. 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 to Education Credentials Specialist Trainee 1: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-11 or above deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

Section 70.1 Transfer to Education Credentials Specialist 1: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-16 or above deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

Section 70.4 Transfer to Education Credentials Specialist Trainee 1: Candidates may be eligible for nomination for transfer under Section 70.4 of the Civil Service Law to Education Credentials Specialist Trainee 1 if they are a current NYS employee with one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-11 or higher AND have standing on the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) eligible list, Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) Select Titles eligible list, or the Public Administration Traineeship Transition (PATT) eligible list.

Section 70.4 Transfer to Education Credentials Specialist 1: Candidates may be eligible for nomination for transfer under Section 70.4 of the Civil Service Law to Education Credentials Specialist 1 if they are a current NYS employee with one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-16 or higher AND have standing on the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) eligible list, Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) Select Titles eligible list, or the Public Administration Traineeship Transition (PATT) eligible list.

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: These positions are 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:
• A bachelor’s degree or higher

Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This will be a permanent, competitive or a permanent non-competitive appointment. For 55b/c appointment, candidates must possess the minimum qualifications, a current 55b/c eligibility letter and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. 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. 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.

This position may be filled as a traineeship. The starting salaries for this position is outlined below. For current New York State employees, salary is based on the candidate’s salary at the time of hire. Candidates appointed at the trainee level will be required to successfully complete the traineeship to advance to the full performance level title and salary.

Current Starting Salaries:

• $52,198 (Trainee 1- NS equated to SG-14)
• $58,247 (Trainee 2- NS equated to SG-16)
• $65,001 (Full Performance level SG-18)

This position leads to a maximum salary of $82,656 based on annual performance advances and traineeship advances.

APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by April 10, 2025 to OPJobs@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 (OP-1864/21232) 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.

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.

The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Office of Human Resources Management

The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone (518) 474-5215

The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax (518) 486-5631

Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address opjobs@nysed.gov

Address

The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street NYS Education Department

89 Washington Avenue, OHRM, Room 528 EB

The city for the contact for this vacancy. City Albany

The state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NY

The zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 12234

Instructions for potential applicants.Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by April 10, 2025 to OPJobs@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 (OP-1864/21232) 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.