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

Applications MUST Be
Postmarked
No Later Than
NOVEMBER 4, 2002

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Examination Number and Title

Salary
Grade

Salary

 Non-Refundable Processing Fee

27-942
 FINANCIAL ANALYST 1
18

$40,850

$25

27-943
 FINANCIAL ANALYST 2
23
$53,104
$30

Appointees in the New York City area (Bronx, Kings, Nassau, New York, Queens, Richmond [Staten Island], Rockland, Suffolk and Westchester Counties) will receive an additional $1,200 annual location pay differential.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: On or before December 31, 2002, you must have:

For Number 27-942: Six years of professional full time financial analysis work experience with an accredited financial institution engaged in commercial lending; this experience must have included the gathering of financial information and related business/industry trend data, assessment of the primary risk and proposed mitigants, pro-forma modeling to assess future performance and utilization of financial application software to prepare spreadsheets and presentations. Experience related to credit analysis in the financial services industry, with a primary focus on determining the ability to pay, is an example of qualifying experience.

For Number 27-943: Seven years of professional full time financial analysis work experience, one year must have been in a supervisory capacity, with an accredited financial institution engaged in commercial lending; this experience must have included the gathering of financial information and related business/industry trend data, assessment of the primary risk and proposed mitigants, pro-forma modeling to assess future performance and utilization of financial application software to prepare spreadsheets and presentations. Experience related to credit analysis in the financial services industry, with a primary focus on determining the ability to pay, is an example of qualifying experience.

Education Substitution for Examination Numbers 27-942 and 27-943:

  1. bachelor's or advanced degree in any area may be substituted for up to two years of non-supervisory experience;
    OR
  2. A bachelor's degree or advanced degree in economics, finance, accounting or business administration may be substituted for up to four years of the above required, non-supervisory experience.

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.
  3. Your degree and/or college credit must have been awarded by a regionally accredited college or university or one recognized by the NYS Education Department as following acceptable educational practices. If your degree and/or college credit was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. You can write to the Examination Information Desk of the Department of Civil Service for a list of acceptable companies who provide this service. This information is also available here. You must pay the required evaluation fee.

THE POSITIONS: These positions exist in the Department of Taxation and Finance; currently nine positions exist. Eight positions are in the Albany area and one (Financial Analyst 1) is in Kew Gardens.

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 the following against the general background of the position:

Subject Areas for BOTH Examination Number 27-942 AND Number 27-943:

In Addition for Examination Number 27-943:

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

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.

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
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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.
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