MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS EXAMINATION: On or before the last date for filing applications, you must be a qualified employee of the New York State Education Department and have had one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service:

If you were permanently appointed to a qualifying title on or before September 13, 2001 and have served continuously in this title since that date, you are eligible to file for this examination.

QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE FOR APPOINTMENT FROM THE ELIGIBLE LIST: After one year of the service described in the minimum qualifications, successful candidates will be qualified for appointment from the eligible list.

IMPORTANT: If you qualify for Supervisor of Occupational Education under "Option 2," you must include with your application card, XD-5, a statement on agency letterhead clearly documenting how you meet the specialized experience described above. The statement must be signed by both your program manager and Director of Human Resources Management. Applications submitted without a signed statement will be disapproved.

SUBJECT OF EXAMINATION: The examination consists of meeting the minimum qualifications on or before the last date for filing applications and your best score of 70 or higher on any Mid-Level Managers and Administrators Promotion Test Battery.

Final scores will be computed by using your best score of 70 or higher on the Mid-Level Managers and Administrators Promotion Test Battery. If you pass, your seniority credits, if any, will be included in the computation of your final score. Rank on the eligible list will be determined after adding any war-time veterans credits to your final passing score.

CREDIT FOR SENIORITY: Seniority is credited at the rate of one credit for each five year period (or fraction thereof) excluding the first year of service.

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

ELIGIBILITY FOR EXAMINATION: To be eligible to compete in this examination, you must be employed in the specified department or agency on a permanent or contingent permanent basis in the competitive class, or in the non-competitive class or labor class if specifically noted on this announcement (or be on an appropriate preferred list), and have the specified time in the specified title or salary grade. You may not compete in a test for a title if you are permanently employed in that title (unless you are still on probation) or in a higher direct line of promotion.

NEW YORK STATE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: It is the policy of the State of New York to provide for and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

Reasonable Accommodations in Testing:
In addition, it is the policy of the Department of Civil Service, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, to provide qualified persons with disabilities equal employment opportunity and equal opportunity to participate in and receive the benefits, services, programs, and activities of the Department. It is the policy of the Department to provide such persons reasonable accommodations and reasonable modifications as are necessary to enjoy equal opportunity. Persons with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in an examination must note this on their applications. Further information is available from the Special Arrangements Unit of the Department of Civil Service at (518) 457-3416 or TDD (telecommunications device for the deaf) (518) 457-8480.

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Issued: 5/24/02

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