This title is part of the New York State Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55b/c, candidates must meet the open competitive minimum qualifications for:
Training Specialist Trainee 1, NS (Equated to G-13)
A Bachelor’s Degree or higher.
Training Specialist Trainee 2, NS (Equated to G-14)
A bachelor’s degree and one year of professional experience developing and presenting training programs to improve the on-the-job knowledge, skills and abilities of employees to enable them to carry out an agency’s mission, OR a Juris Doctor, master’s or higher degree in a field related to the position being filled**.
Training Specialist 1, G-18
A bachelor’s degree and two years of professional experience developing and presenting training programs to improve the on-the-job knowledge, skills and abilities of employees to enable them to carry out an agency’s mission, OR a Juris Doctor, master’s or higher degree in a field related to the position being filled** AND one year of professional experience*
- Professional experience must be performing the duties of the full performance level position.
**Hiring agencies shave discretion in determining whether a degree is related to the duties of the position.
Advanced placement to the trainee 2 or SG-18 level may be possible depending on education and experience and subject to agency approval.