Department of Civil Service

GOT-IT does not provide information on any job postings or job availability. For information on current job postings, please visit StateJobsNY. You may also visit specific New York State Agency websites for information about an agency and its job opportunities.

Positions

This title exists in Homeland Security and Emergency Services, Div of and has approximately 60 positions.

*The number of positions is approximate and represents the number of positions established (both filled and vacant); it is not an indication or reference to position type or duration, or intent to be filled.

Career Ladder

(Not Available)

This title may exist in more than one negotiating unit. This salary schedule represents the most typical salary for this title. Click here to view additional salary information regarding the various bargaining units.

An individual's final salary is determined by the Office of the State Comptroller. This salary schedule does not reflect any Special Salary Treatments

Job Duties

• Deliver instruction in a variety of formats;


• Develop and evaluate course content;


• Evaluate students and provide remedial training;


• Administer, score and review examinations;


• Participate in pre- and post-course instructional meetings;


• Conduct pre-course activities including procurement and distribution of course materials and equipment, prepare site and conduct safety rule review;


• Complete post-course activities including review and inventory of supplies and equipment; review site for required maintenance; secure site, supplies and equipment; advise appropriate staff about equipment and supply shortages, and site needs;


• Review course evaluations and report findings;


• Advise agency training staff on issues within area of expertise;


• Prepare reports and documents as required.

View the classification standard for this title which illustrates the nature, extent and scope of duties and responsibilities of the classes they describe.

Summary of Minimum Qualifications

Please note: qualifications for this position may be subject to change. If substitutions for education and/or experience are allowed, this information would be available on the announcement.

Open Competitive: five years of experience in an appropriate discipline or subject matter.
Instructors must also meet the qualifications set by the New York State Division of Homeland Security and comply with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Office of Domestic Preparedness, Office of State & Local Government Coordination and preparedness (SLGCP) Instructor Certification program, or one of the following equivalent processes:

• Instructional development course(s) approved by the National Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) or approved equivalent.


• Programs meeting the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1041 – Standards for Fire Service Instruction Professional Qualifications, Fire Instructor Level 1 or 2, including those accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (NBFSPQ).


• Specialized Training Certification Program or Academy Instructor Certification Program offered by the State’s Commission on Peace or Police Officer Standards & Training through the Division of Criminal Justice Services.


• Requirements for faculty as stated in Standards and Guidelines for Accreditation of Educational Programs in the Emergency Medical Services Professions, and accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education (CAAHEP).


• Programs meeting ANSI/ASSE Z490.1: Criteria for Accepted Practices in Safety, Health and Environmental Training.


• Equivalent instructor development programs or courses on instruction acceptable to DHSES.

Please note: qualifications for this position may be subject to change. Job postings on StateJobsNY will contain the most up-to-date qualifications.

How to Apply

When this examination is scheduled to be held, the announcement can be found on the Department of Civil Service, Examination Announcements web page. If you do not see an examination currently scheduled please check back on a monthly basis or sign up for email notification so that you will automatically be notified when new examinations are being offered.

Mobility Options

Career mobility is not just limited to the titles in the career ladder. Additional movement may be achieved through transfer or other examinations.

For additional information or clarification of transfer determinations, current State employees should contact the Career Mobility Office at (518) 485-6199 or (800) 553-1322.

You can also visit ELMS Online to view established open-competitive, promotion, and transition eligible lists.