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Project Manager Trainee 1, G-13
Occupation Group
Information Technology
Salary Information
Starting Salary
$46,529
Career Ladder Information
| Title | Grade | Hiring Rate/yr | Job Rate/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Manager Trainee 1 | 13 | $46,529 | $59,542 |
| Project Manager Trainee 2 | 14 | $49,202 | $62,806 |
| Project Manager 1 | 18 | $61,270 | $77,912 |
| Project Manager 2 | 23 | $79,325 | $100,342 |
| Project Manager 3 | 25 | $88,161 | $111,111 |
| Project Manager 4 | 27 | $97,826 | $120,492 |
| Project Manager 5 | 29 | $108,376 | $132,732 |
| Project Manager 6 | 31 | $120,117 | $146,225 |
All salary grades for trainees titles are non-statutory (NS) equated to the salary grade identified. These grade equations apply to the starting salaries in their respective salary schedule for the traineeship levels.
Job Description
Project Managers apply a wide range of specialized knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to direct and coordinate human and material resources at all phases of a project which includes origination, initiation, planning, execution and control, and closeout. A project is a temporary effort with defined objectives and results undertaken to develop, modify, or enhance a product, service, or system; it has a specific beginning and end date. Project Managers balance competing demands and mitigate risks to ensure the delivery of an acceptable product to stakeholders and the project sponsor that is within budget, scope, time, and quality standards.
Trainees will receive a combination of structured training, on-the-job training, and/or practical job performance to gain the knowledge and experience necessary to function at the full performance level.
Agencies with this Title
Various New York State agencies
Minimum Qualifications
You must meet the requirements below to qualify for this title.
A bachelor's or higher degree.
Advanced Placement
If chosen, you may, at the agency's discretion, be appointed to a higher level. You must inform the agency of any additional qualifications at your interview.
View Additional Qualifications
For Trainee 2 you must also have:
Either 1. One year of professional experience in project management which must include planning and at least three other of the management process groups: origination (including governance/work intake, portfolio management, capacity/demand planning); initiating; executing; controlling; and, closing. This experience must include the development of project management deliverables, such as scope statements, schedules, budgets, quality plans, risk plans, and communication plans; OR
2. A master's or higher degreeOR
3. current certification from the Project Management Institute as a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM); OR
4. current certification from the Project Management Institute as a Project Management Professional (PMP).
For the Full Performance Level you must also have:
Either 1. Two years of professional experience in project management which must include planning and at least three other of the management process groups: origination (including governance/work intake, portfolio management, capacity/demand planning); initiating; executing; controlling; and, closing. This experience must include the development of project management deliverables, such as scope statements, schedules, budgets, quality plans, risk plans, and communication plans; OR
2. A master's or higher degree; AND one year of professional experience in project management which must include planning and at least three other of the management process groups: origination (including governance/work intake, portfolio management, capacity/demand planning); initiating; executing; controlling; and, closing. This experience must include the development of project management deliverables, such as scope statements, schedules, budgets, quality plans, risk plans, and communication plans; OR
3. current certification from the Project Management Institute as a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM); OR
4. current certification from the Project Management Institute as a Project Management Professional (PMP).
How to Apply
The November 2022 PCO Examination is closed, applications are no longer being accepted