This examination is being held to fill vacancies in the New York State Office of Mental Health and the Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities only.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: On or before March 18, 2006, you must be a qualified employee of the New York State Office of Mental Health or the New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities and have had three months permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as a Rehabilitation Counselor 2, (including parenthetics.)
If you were permanently appointed to a qualifying title on or before December 18, 2005, and have served continuously in this title since that date, you are eligible to file for this examination.
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 March 18, 2006, and your best score of 70 or higher on any Supervisors Promotion Test Battery.
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.
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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: 12/30/05 |
