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Youth Communications Supvr

Grade 14

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  1. Youth Communications Aide

    Grade 10

  2. Youth Communications Supvr

    Grade 14

Summary of Job Description

As a Youth Communications Supervisor, you would have responsibility for supervising the operation of the Central Communication Unit and the activities of Youth Communication Aides. You would participate in the implementation of policies and procedures affecting the unit; oversee all active and inactive warrants issued as requested by Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) facilities, field offices, and private agencies; monitor and report all significant Reportable Incident Reports to administration; consult with the OCFS legal unit on changes in law regarding youth, and New York State Police on revisions to the information system; provide monthly reports regarding OCFS operations to administration; and oversee coordination and training of the eJusticeNY Integrated Justice Portal.

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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.

You must take and pass a Civil Service examination in order to be considered for this position.

There are two examinations held for this position. Please note: New York State employees may qualify for both.  

For employees of New York State, on or before the date of the examination, the candidate must be a qualified employee of the New York State Office of Children and Family Services and have had three months of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as a Youth Communications Aide.


For all other qualified individuals, on or before the date of the examination, the candidate must have a high school diploma or have earned a high school equivalency diploma (such as a GED) or higher degree, AND have had one year of experience as the supervisor in a communications unit where your primary responsibility was the relay of information related to the transport of individuals in custody, reports of possible illegal activities, or issues of public safety.

Qualifying Experience includes supervising staff in a communications unit responsible for dispatching law enforcement personnel, military police, emergency medical or fire personnel, or personnel involved in incident management.

Non-Qualifying Experience includes dispatching related to fleet management (taxis, limousines, car service), roadside assistance, private security guard work, or experience in a customer call center.

For informational purposes only, click on the examination number(s) listed below to see the current or previous examination(s) that are used to fill this title.

26-365 37-947

How to Apply

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Career Mobility

Career mobility is not just limited to the titles in the Career Ladder, above. Additional movement may be achieved through other examinations, additional education and/or work experience or transfer opportunities. For additional information or clarification of transfer determinations, current State employees should contact the Career Mobility Office. Visit ELMS Online to view established open-competitive, promotion, and transition eligible lists. If you are not a current New York State employee, see Employment Opportunities with New York State and find out how to become a New York State employee.

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