This is an Archived Announcement. The application filing date has passed.

NEW YORK STATE Department of Civil Service Announces Examination Open to All Qualified Individuals

Applications MUST Be Postmarked No Later Than APRIL 2, 2001

NOTES:

1. Appropriate part-time and volunteer experience, which can be verified, will be accepted on a prorated basis.
2. New York State Residence is not required.

THE POSITION: This position exists in the Department of Economic Development in New York City.

DUTIES: As Chief, Communications Industries Production Assistance, under the general direction of the Director of the Office of Motion Picture and Television Development, you would be responsible for coordinating a program designed to increase motion picture, television and industrial video production in New York State in order to improve its economic position. In this capacity you would be the State's liaison to production companies, local and State government offices, labor unions and guilds, chambers of commerce, community organizations, and other interested parties in order to resolve any problems and to facilitate motion picture and television production.

SUBJECT OF EXAMINATION: There will be no written test. The test will consist of an evaluation of your education and experience. Furnish complete information on your application form (OC-APP) to show that you meet the minimum qualifications. Do NOT send resumes. If you need more space, attach additional 8½ x 11 sheets, following the same format used on the application form. Additional unsolicited information will not be accepted after the last date for filing.

If you meet the Minimum Qualifications you will be sent a supplemental questionnaire to complete and return. The questionnaire will be used to evaluate:

• experience working with studio executives, producers and location managers
• experience working with state and local government agencies and organizations in the community, e.g., chambers of commerce, tourism offices, and historical societies
• location scouting and identification
• experience working with union and guild representatives, vendors and facility managers
• experience developing economic impact information on communities and states
• supervision and coordination of film-related office systems and technologies
• creation of media presentations
• production of marketing materials targeted to the movie industry or trade shows and
• post secondary education in specific concentrations

This questionnaire will be the only basis for rating your education and experience.

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

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, 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 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: 2/16/01