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

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: On or before April 29, 2006, you must have professional experience in planning governmental marketing campaigns which included: trade shows; presentations to trade groups, manufacturers or producers; and developing promotional publications; or conducting market research for a governmental agency, including developing surveys, analyzing industry trends and conducting industry studies; or marketing insurance products for a governmental agency whose customers include both public and private industry as follows:

For Nos. 28-070 and 28-071: six years of the required experience.

For Nos. 28-072, 28-073, 28-074: seven years of the required experience.

Substitution: A bachelor's degree may be substituted for four years of the above experience. A master's degree in business administration, marketing, or public administration may be substituted for an additional one year of the general experience.

The eligible lists resulting from these examinations will be used to fill positions at the following agencies:

28-070: New York State Department of Economic Development
28-071: New York State Insurance Fund
28-072: New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
28-073: New York State Department of Economic Development
28-074: New York State Insurance Fund

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 NYSEducation Department as following acceptable educational practices. If your degree and/or college credit was awarded by an educational institution outside the UnitedStates and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. You can write to the Examination Information Desk of the Department of CivilService for a list of acceptable companies who provide this service.This information is also available here.You must pay the required evaluation fee.
4. Subsequent movement among eligible lists will not be possible. The minimum qualifications to participate are the same for examinations at each salary grade. You are encouraged to carefully consider and apply for all examinations of interest to you.
5. Appointment from any above eligible list will remove your name from consideration for appointment from another above eligible list at the same salary grade.

THE POSITIONS: Business Marketing Program Analyst 1 positions exist in the Department of Economic Development and the State Insurance Fund. Business Marketing Program Analyst 2 positions exist in the Department of Agriculture and Markets, the Department of Economic Development and the State Insurance Fund. All the positions are located in Albany.

DUTIES: As a Business Marketing Program Analyst 2, you would identify, develop, implement, and coordinate marketing programs and plans to support agency activities; execute special promotional campaigns, programs, and services to customers; provide input into business development and public relations; represent agency in marketing and advertisement efforts and act as agency liaison for industry contacts; prepare marketing and other related research studies designed to analyze recent agency trends; assist in preparation of agency marketing plan; identify marketing and business opportunities; maintain knowledge of laws, rules, policies, and procedures impacting agency marketing, promotion, and business development activities.

As a Business Marketing Program Analyst 1, under the supervision of a Business Marketing Program Analyst 2, you would assist in the performance of duties performed by and described under the Business Marketing Program Analyst 2.

SUBJECT OF EXAMINATION: There will be no written test. The test will consist of an evaluation of your education and experience. When you apply, you must provide complete information to show that you meet the minimum qualifications. Do NOT send resumes. 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 your education and experience against the general background/critical activities of the positions. 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' and Civil Service Law Section 85-a credits to your final passing score.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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: 1/27/06