Training Specialist 1 OR Training Specialist Trainee 1/2 (NY HELPS), Marine Services

NY HELP Yes

Agency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

Title Training Specialist 1 OR Training Specialist Trainee 1/2 (NY HELPS), Marine Services

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade 18

Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $53764 to $85138 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12238

Duties Description Under the general direction of the Marine Services Manager, the incumbent of this position will: Plan, coordinate, and schedule a variety of trainings including:- Scheduling and preparing bids for at minimum, two Spring Marine Law Enforcement (MLE) trainings in the Spring and two in the Fall- Scheduling and preparing bids for at minimum, two Spring Marine Patrol Vessel Operator's Courses (MPVOC) and two in the Fall- Schedule additional associated Law Enforcement (LE) trainings upon request throughout NYS- Establishing relationships and Points of Contact (POC) with external agencies to coordinate student rosters and available equipment- Facilitating the procurement and set-up of required vessels, training materials, lodging, catering, equipment and supplies necessary for each training- Coordinating the Annual Snowmobile Law Enforcement Development School (SLEDS) with necessary stakeholders, including procuring necessary training snowmobiles, equipment, supplies, and materials - Coordinating the logistics of our two ACA accredited Kayak trainings held in NYS- Maintaining and further developing the established list of over 600 instructors both commercial and volunteer, who provide the foundation for our programs- Procuring necessary supplies and equipment for trainings including spare parts, participant training materials, uniforms, binders, go pro cameras and other electronics- Establishing relationships with our eleven commercial partners in the safe boating industry and processing of boating safety certificatesThe incumbent will be responsible for:- Developing a training program in conjunction with appropriate stakeholders to facilitate boat operator training within our agencies including: outlining standardized tasks for completion, maintaining training task records, and coordinating for an in-person practical exam- Facilitating our variety of training courses by obtaining outside instructors or personally conducting courses, if needed- Evaluating training courses with questionnaires, surveys, and drop-in site visits to ensure standardization and quality training- Developing course content and materials in conjunction with appropriate stakeholders to update and streamline courses- 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 realmThe incumbent shall:- Research and disseminate training announcements and educational opportunities for the following:o Bureau employeeso Parks employeeso General publico LE agencies- In conjunction with the Senior MSR, research and select employees for specialized training and education courses directly related to their job functions and professional developmento Coordinate the logistics behind sending the selected employees- In conjunction with the Marine Services Manager, maintain perspective on agency priorities, budget constraints, and established programs so as to coordinate training classes during available periodsThe incumbent will also maintain our education and outreach programs, including but not limited to the following responsibilities:- Maintain Kalkomey contract- Seek out and in conjunction with a Marine Representative, table at various outreach events throughout the year to promulgate safe boating information- Approving courses and associated results in the Event Manager System- Reconciliation of funds collected for safe boating certificates- Coordination of media campaigns with appropriate entities- Selection, purchasing, and distribution of boating safety publications and promotional items

Minimum Qualifications There is a current civil service eligible list for this title which will be canvassed. Candidates must be reachable on the list to be eligible for appointment. This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55-b/c, candidates must meet the open competitive minimum qualifications below:Training Specialist Trainee 1, NS (Equated to G-14)A bachelor's degree or higher; OR Four years of experience developing and presenting training programs to improve the on-the-job knowledge, skills, and abilities of employees to enable them to carry out the mission.NOTE: Advanced placement to the Trainee 2 or SG-18 level may be possible depending on education and experience and subject to agency approval. You must inform the agency or any additional qualifications in your application and at your interview. The advanced placement qualifications are:Training Specialist Trainee 2, NS (Equated to G-16)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, including the car and treatment of vulnerable persons in the care and/or custody of the state; or a Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a field related to the position being filled; ORFive years of experience developing and presenting training programs to improve the on-the-job knowledge, skills, and abilities of employees to enable them to carry out the mission.Training Specialist 1, SG-18A 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, including the care and treatment of vulnerable persons in the care and/or custody of the State; or a Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a field related to the position being filled; AND one year of professional experience; ORSix years of experience developing and presenting training programs to improve the on-the-job knowledge, skills, and abilities of employees to enable them to carry out the mission.Professional experience must be performing the duties of the full performance level position.Hiring agencies have discretion in determining whether a degree is related to the duties of the position.If verifiable, we will accept and prorate appropriate part-time and volunteer experience.If you are a veteran or an individual with a disability and would like to apply for the department of Civil Service's 55-b/c Program, please visit: for more information.Subsequent 55-b/c Qualifications:A subsequent 55-b/c appointment may be considered if you have at least one year of permanent or contingent permanent qualifying service and have a current Civil service 55-b/c letter of eligibility.Reassignment Qualifications:You must be a current New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) employee with one year of permanent, competitive, or 55-b/55-c service as a Training Specialist 1, SG-18. Reinstatement Under Rule 5.4Candidates who were previously permanently employed by New York State in this title may be reinstated to this position or any position to which they were eligible to transfer. Employees separated from their positions may be reinstated within one year of the date of separation. Employes who have been separated from State service for more than one year by be reinstated upon approval of the New York State Civil Service Commission. Qualifying titles are available at Civil Service GOT-IT: must be current New York State employees and have one year of permanent competitive, contingent-permanent competitive or 55-b/c service in a title eligible for transfer under Sections 52.6, 70.1, or 70.4 of the Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades. For all transfer, a comprehensive list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at Non-Competitive Program (NCP) Qualifications: As required by the New York State Department of Civil Service, we are posting for this position to determine if there are any qualified OPRHP employees interested in a permanent appointment to the position. To be eligible for NCP, candidates must be in the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation promotion field and have at least one year of permanent, contingent permanent or 55-b/c qualifying service in a clerical/keyboarding/secretarial title or administration paraprofessional title allocated to a G-8 or higher. A comprehensive list of qualifying titles is available at: If there are three (3) or fewer qualified NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation eligible promotional employees who respond to this posting, Civil Service may approve the permanent appointment of one of the qualified employees without further examination.Note: Non-competitive refers to not competing in an examination; the appointment will be competitive. For purposes of non-competitive examination, the nominating agency may consider only the next lower level, direct line title as the qualifying title.In order to be considered for appointment via non-competitive promotion, candidates serving in the established promotion field must not have failed the two most recent promotion examinations.Provisional Qualifications:If there are less than three candidates willing to accept appointment from the results of the civil service eligible list canvass, OPRHP may nominate a qualified person for a provisional appointment under the provisions of Section 65 of the Civil Service Law. Candidates must be a qualified employee of New York State and have permanent competitive or 55-b/c service in a clerical/keyboarding/secretarial title or administration paraprofessional title allocated to a G-8 or higher. A comprehensive list of qualifying titles is available at: appointed provisionally must take the next scheduled Civil Service examination for this title, and their score must be reachable on the resulting eligible list before they can be permanently appointed. Candidates who do not pass the examination or achieve a reachable score may not be retained.

Additional Comments Operating NeedsThe candidate must:Possess and maintain a valid driver's license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.Possess experience in the MS office suite of products, specifically Outlook, Word, Excel, and Access. Benefits - PEFThe NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation offers a generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, that includes but is not limited to:Paid Time Off - 44 days13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, 5 Personal Leave days and 13 holidays.Health Care Benefits:- Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs.- Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.Additional Benefits:- New York State Employees' Retirement System (ERS) Membership- NYS Deferred Compensation- Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)- Paid Parental LeaveTo learn more about our benefits, visit: HELPS ProgramFor the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a permanent 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 that employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employes will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees. While service permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.Employees appointed via the NY HELPS program are restricted for promotional appointment until their position is covered-in to the competitive class by the New York State Civil Service Commission (CSC), or they otherwise obtain permanent competitive status. The CSC has recently covered-in employees who were appointed via NY HELPS on a permanent or contingent permanent basis between June 26, 2024 and June 11, 2025. Notification to employees regarding a change in their status is forthcoming. You may wish to apply if you received a permanent NY HELPS appointment to a qualifying title within these timeframes and are interested in this opportunity. Your eligibility for promotion will be reviewed by Human Resources. Employees with a permanent NY HELPS appointment occurring effective 6/12/2025 or later will be addressed with a subsequent CSC cover-in.Depending on each applicant's experience and/or education, the appointment may be made to the Training Specialist Trainee 1, NS (Equated to SG-14); Training Specialist Trainee 2, NS (Equated to SG-16); or the Training Specialist 1, SG-18. Below is a breakdown of the salary at each level of the traineeship.

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Name Parks Personnel

Telephone

Fax

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street 625 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12239

Notes on Applying Al interested candidates must submit a resume and a cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Please submit your resume, cover letter and Employment Application as a Word or PDF attachment. We are unable to open documents from Google Docs, Google Drive, OneDrive, Apple Pages and/or "the cloud." You can obtain an employment application from your local park office, your region's administrative headquarters, or download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website at: application must be received by 1/19/2026 and submitted via email to [email protected] must include the Vacancy ID number and "Training Specialist 1 - Marine" in the subject line of your email. Failure do so may result in your resume not being considered for the position.It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs. Failure to demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications and the operating needs of the position may result in your resume not being considered for this position. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS 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, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.Executive Order 31 commits New York State government to becoming a model employer for people with disabilities, increasing the participation of people with disabilities in state service and ensuring equal access to opportunities. OPRHP encourages people with disabilities to apply. If an employee or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Equal Opportunity Unit at [email protected] or (518) 486-7754.