NEW YORK STATE
Department of Civil Service Announces
Promotion Examination Open To
All Qualified Employees of New York State Office for the Aging

ON-LINE APPLICATION PROCESS: The New York State Department of Civil Service now offers the opportunity to apply for these examinations via the internet (see How to Apply below).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: On or before September 15, 2006, you must be a qualified employee of the NewYork State Office for the Aging and have had three months of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as follows:

Either A: As an Aging Services Program Analyst 2;
Or B: As a Grant Project Assistant, Long Term Care Advocacy Assistance Specialist, Program Research Specialist 2 (HSV), Aging Services Nutrition Consultant 1, Aging Services Nutrition Consultant 2, or Aging Services Representative.

If you were permanently appointed to a qualifying title on or before June 15, 2006, 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.

ORDER OF CERTIFICATION: The order of certification of this eligible list will be:

1. "A" eligibles
2. "All" eligibles

THE POSITIONS: There are twelve positions in this title, all of which exist in Albany.

DUTIES: As an Aging Services Program Analyst 3, you would perform duties in five major areas: research and analysis pertaining to problems, issues and programs affecting the elderly; provision of verbal and written technical assistance including during on-site visits; program development; evaluating local service programs and projects; and policy analysis, including the preparation of written reports and oral presentations in a variety of settings. You would frequently manage specific major projects in addition to supervision of staff.

SUBJECT OF EXAMINATION: The examination consists of meeting the minimum qualifications on or before September 15, 2006, and your best score of 70 or higher on any previously held Supervisors Promotion Test Battery, or the September 16, 2006, holding.

NOTE: Candidates intending to take the September 16, 2006, 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.

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) 457-2487 [press 2, then press 2] in the Albany area, toll free at 1-877-697-5627 [press 2, then press 2], or via TDD (telecommunications device for the deaf) at (518) 457-8480.

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Issued: 5/19/06