MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: On or before August 5, 2002, you must have had three years of experience coordinating a large transportation system, involving the movement of 30,000 passengers annually. This experience must include the coordinating, scheduling and routing of vehicles. In addition, you must have either a high school diploma, a high school equivalency diploma (issued by an appropriate State education authority) or a USAFI GED certificate of achievement, high school level. Diplomas issued through a home study course and not by an appropriate educational authority are not acceptable.

60 college credits leading to a degree in criminal justice, psychology, sociology or transportation management (with a minimum of 12 credit hours in the major field, transcripts should be submitted with your application), or an associate's degree in one of these fields may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

A bachelor's degree in criminal justice, psychology or transportation management may be substituted for up to two years of the required experience.

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SUBJECT OF EXAMINATION: There will be no written test. If you meet the Minimum Qualifications your training and experience will be evaluated against the general background of the position for appropriateness, extent, recency, and breadth. It is essential that you describe your training and experience as completely as possible on the OC-APP Open Competitive Examination Application form. Ambiguity, vagueness or omissions will not be decided in your favor. 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 day for filing.

Your final score must be 70 or higher in order to pass. Rank on the eligible list will be determined after adding any wartime veterans credits to your final passing score.

THE POSITIONS: These positions exist with the New York State Department of Correctional Services in the Central Office in Albany.

DUTIES: The Correctional Services Transportation Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the transportation and movement of all inmates between Department facilities. Responsibilities include scheduling, dispatching and routing vehicles; record keeping, development of procedures and manuals; planning and implementation of changes; and serving as Department liaison for transportation.

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, 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 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.

S3 JXV-map Issued: 6/21/02