| MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS: On or before June 3, 2005, you must be a qualified
employee of the New York State Education Department and have had three
months of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as follows:
| For
Number 06-531: |
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Either
1. |
Senior Librarian (Automation); |
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Or 2. |
Senior Librarian (regardless of
parenthetic) in a position where at least 50% of your duties involved
analyzing library procedures to determine the most appropriate form
of automation; planning, managing and troubleshooting the installation
of an automated system; and managing the automated system after installation.
You must have experience with operating systems (UNIX and Windows
NT/2000) and server hardware. (See below for Important Instructions
for Applying) |
For Number 06-532:
Senior Librarian (regardless of parenthetic) in a position
where at least 50% of your duties involved providing direct public
library services; planning collection distribution, maintenance and
space allocation; coordinating volunteer and outreach programs; and
preparing and selecting materials for conversion to special format
as well as developing location tools for these materials. (See below
for Important Instructions for Applying)
For Number 06-533:
Senior Librarian (regardless of parenthetic) in a position
where at least 50% of your duties involved working in a conservation-oriented
unit microfilming, scanning/digitizing, binding, restoring, repairing
and/or developing disaster preparations and conservation needs assessment;
supervising microform production within the library; coordinating
microform production through an outside vendor; supervising scanning/digitization
and supervising the commercial binding operation. (See below for Important
Instructions for Applying)
| For
No. 06-534: |
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Either
1. |
Senior Librarian (Reference); |
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Or 2. |
Senior Librarian (regardless of
parenthetic) in a position where at least 50% of your duties involved
direct service to on-site patrons using print, microform and electronic
sources; assisting librarians and patrons through interlibrary loans;
responding to telephone and mail inquiries; preparing and editing
finding aids, bibliographic tools, abstracts and publications; and
selecting materials appropriate to the State Library's collection.
(See below for Important Instructions for Applying) |
| For No. 06-535: |
Either
1. |
Senior Librarian (Technical
Processes); |
Or
2. |
Senior Librarian (regardless of
parenthetic) in a position where at least 50% of your duties involved
cataloging library materials using AACR2 and national standards, Library
of Congress practices, CONSER standards and MARC tagging; processing
of library materials such as books, monographs, government documents,
serials and research materials using on-line control systems; ordering
and acquiring books, journals, serials, microfilms, electronic resources
and other materials for the library's collection; supervising payment
of orders; monitoring book budget funds; maintaining financial records;
and working to resolve bibliographic problems and issues in order
to maintain the quality of the cataloging records. (See below for
Important Instructions for Applying) |
If you were permanently appointed to a qualifying title
on or before March 3, 2005 and have served continuously in this title
since that date, you are eligible to file for this examination.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING: If you qualify
for Associate Librarian (Blind), Associate Librarian (Conservation), or
under "Option 2" for Associate Librarian (Automation), Associate
Librarian (Reference), or Associate Librarian (Technical Processes) you
must include with your application an attestation on agency letterhead
signed by your program manager and the director of Human Resources Management
indicating you meet the special qualifications as noted. Failure to provide
verification will result in disqualification.
If filing an application card, XD-5, you must attach the verification
letter to the application.
If filing on the internet, send verification letter, including the exam
number, title and your social security number to:
NYS Department of Civil Service
Building #1, The State Campus
Albany, NY 12239
ATT: S-4 CDT
QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE FOR APPOINTMENT FROM THE ELIGIBLE LIST:
After one year of the service described in the minimum qualifications,
successful candidates will be qualified for appointment from the eligible
list.
SUBJECT OF EXAMINATION: The examination
consists of meeting the minimum qualifications on or
before May 14, 2005 and your best score of 70 or higher on any previously
held Supervisors Promotion Test Battery, or the June
4, 2005 holding.
NOTE: Candidates intending to take the June 2005 Supervisors
Promotion Test Battery must apply separately for that test.
Final scores will be computed by using your best score of 70 or higher
on the Supervisors Promotion Test Battery. If you pass,
your seniority credits, if any, will be included in the computation of
your final score. Rank on the eligible list will be determined after adding
any wartime veterans' credits to your final passing score.
CREDIT FOR SENIORITY: Seniority is credited at the rate
of one credit for each five-year period (or fraction thereof) excluding
the first year of service.
apply information
This is an Archived Announcement.
The application filing date has passed. |
The NYS Department of Civil Service reserves the right to reject for
lateness or to accept applications filed after the advertised filing period.
All statements you make on your application are subject to investigation.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ELIGIBILITY FOR EXAMINATION: To be eligible to compete in this examination,
you must be employed in the specified department or agency on a permanent
or contingent permanent basis in the competitive class, or in the non-competitive
class or labor class if specifically noted on this announcement (or be
on an appropriate preferred list), and have the specified time in the
specified title or salary grade. You may not compete in a test for a title
if you are permanently employed in that title (unless you are still on
probation) or in a higher direct line of promotion.
NEW YORK STATE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: It is the policy of
the State of New York to provide for and promote equal opportunity in
employment, compensation and other terms and conditions of employment
without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability,
national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or arrest
and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational
qualification or other exception.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS IN TESTING: In addition, it is the policy
of the Department of Civil Service, in accordance with the New York State
Human Rights Law and the Americans with Disabilities Act, to provide qualified
persons with disabilities equal employment opportunity and equal opportunity
to participate in and receive the benefits, services, programs, and activities
of the Department. It is the policy of the Department to provide such
persons reasonable accommodations and reasonable modifications as are
necessary to enjoy equal opportunity. Persons with disabilities who require
an accommodation to participate in an examination must note this on their
applications. Further information is available from the Special Arrangements
Unit of the Department of Civil Service at (518) 457-3416 or TDD (telecommunications
device for the deaf) (518) 457-8480.
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Issued: 2/11/05
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