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Library Development Specialist 2

Grade 27

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Career Ladder

A listing of titles that are most commonly used as steps for upward mobility for this title series. The salary schedule for this career ladder is also available.

  1. Library Development Specialist 1

    Grade 24

  2. Library Development Specialist 2

    Grade 27

  3. Library Development Specialist 2 Conservation

    Grade 27

Summary of Job Description

As a Library Development Specialist 2, you would:

Develop and manage statewide library programs and services in cooperation with libraries, library systems, and/or State and Federal agencies.  Prepare program plans, work with advisory groups, interpret programs, secure institutional commitments, and coordinate program implementation and evaluation, including statewide communications and advocacy efforts.

Provide high-level consultant expertise in library and library system governance matters, and oversee the monitoring of local library and library system compliance with laws, regulations, and guidelines.

Oversee Federal and/or State funded statutory and competitive grant programs.

Develop funding proposals to and with outside organizations or other State or Federal agencies, and oversees administration and evaluation of such programs as necessary.  Plan, conduct, and report on studies and evaluations of program activities for long-range planning to increase program effectiveness.

Handle complex public policy, legal and program-related questions and concerns from the general public, the media, local and state officials, the Legislature, and others regarding libraries and library systems.

Review, make recommendations, and develop legislation and regulations concerning library programs and services.

Supervise Library Development Specialists 1 and other staff.

May develop and conduct training.

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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.

On or before the date of the examination, the candidate must be a qualified employee of New York State Education Department and have had three months of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as a Library Development Specialist 1.

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.

37-706

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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