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Service Area Rep

Grade 17

New York State has approximately 8 positions* in this title statewide. You may view a breakdown of positions by county. This position exists in Thruway Authority. View links to all New York State agencies including agencies that have this title. For more information, New York State employees can contact the Career Mobility Office at (518) 485-6199 or (800) 553-1322. If you are not a current New York State employee, you can use the Department of Civil Service Web site to explore possible employment opportunities.

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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. Service Area Rep Trainee 1

    Similar to Grade 13

  2. Service Area Rep Trainee 2

    Similar to Grade 14

  3. Service Area Rep

    Grade 17

  4. Supvg Service Area Rep

    Grade 20

Summary of Job Description

As a Service Area Representative, in general, you would inspect Thruway restaurant and service stations; enforce contract provisions and prepare reports on practices and policies concerning a variety of areas such as food service quality, sanitation, retail sales, gift shops and game rooms. You would investigate and resolve customer complaints at assigned Thruway Service Areas; monitor roadside service activities and fuel and fluids pricing for contract compliance; and resolve problems with local telephone companies and coordinate repairs. You would also assist in the coordination of special events. The duties of this position may require substantial travel which increases over the summer months. Work schedules include working rotating shifts as well as Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

The level of the titles within this career ladder vary based on the level of supervision, complexity of the duties involved, degree of independent judgment, etc.

View the classification standard for this title, on the Classification and Compensation webpage.

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Summary of Minimum Qualifications

There is currently no Min Qual details available for this title.

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.

00-097

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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