Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyEducation Department, State

TitleEducation Credentials Specialist 3, (Open to NYS employees only), Box OP-1915/19764

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary Grade27

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $106898 to $131665 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address Office of the Professions

Division of Professional Licensing Services

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12234

Job Specifics

Duties Description This position will serve in the New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Division of Professional Licensing Services (DPLS) within the Office of the Professions (OP), of this Department. Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Professional Licensing, duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provides leadership and direction to Education Credential Specialist 2, Education Credential Specialist 1’s, Administrative Specialists 2 and Administrative Specialist 1’s;
• Provides guidance and direction to all staff in resolving complex applicants and procedural issues relative to education credentials in accordance with licensure requirements;
• Interpret education policies, Education Law and NYS Codes, Rules and Regulations as they apply to unique professional cases;
• Coordinates the successful implementation of new professions and/or policies as it relates to licensure requirements including but not limited to, education requirements and analyzes their impact on current procedure;
• Oversees the development and maintenance of licensing forms and updated guidance on DPLS’ website;
• Make final determinations regarding the authenticity of education documents in exceptional or problematic cases;
• Coordinate with DPLS managers, OP leadership, and Office of Counsel on the response to federal investigations and develop procedures and plans of action for DPLS as decisions are made;
• Correspond with other state, national, and non-governmental agencies on issues relating to licensure policy and questions regarding our procedures;
• Reviews and monitors technology projects and their impact on current and future processes;
• Meets with management to identify processes requiring review, and establishes the short and long-term process improvement plans to meet office needs, and align office requirements with agency policies and strategic initiatives;
• Oversee the conduct of research and preparation of reports for topics related to DPLS functions;
• Monitor all inquiries from the legislature, government relations, lobbyists, and more to ensure OP is professionally handling all requests correctly. Develop improvements and enhancements to better response to such inquiries; and
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Section 70.1 Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55 b/c service in any of the following titles: Associate in Professional Education or Associate in Teacher Education.

For information regarding the transfer options of your current title, please visit the Civil Service Career Mobility Office Website. https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-search/index.cfm

Provisional Appointment: In the absence of an eligible list with three or more candidates willing to accept a position, a non-permanent provisional appointment may be considered. For non-permanent provisional appointment, candidates must be a qualified employee of the New York State Education Department and have had at least one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as an Education Credentials Specialist 2. Provisional candidates must take the examination for Education Credentials Specialist 3 when it is next offered and must be reachable on the resulting eligible list to maintain employment.

It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.

Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This is a permanent competitive or non-permanent provisional appointment. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of qualifications will be required for all candidates at the time of interview. Provisional candidates must take the examination for Education Credentials Specialist 3 when it is next offered and must be reachable on the resulting eligible list to maintain employment.

This position leads to a maximum salary of $131,665 based on annual performance advances. For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts

APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by September 8, 2025 to OPjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number OP-1915/19764 of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.

New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records.

Interested in a job with New York State, but don’t know where to start?

Visit these links for information on working for New York State:
• https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/
• https://www.cs.ny.gov/pio/publications/gettingajob.pdf

Generous benefits of working for New York State, including, but not limited to, the following:

Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service.
• Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C.
• Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.

Health Care Benefits
• Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs.
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.

Additional Benefits
• Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply).
• NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan.
• Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only).
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Eligibility for various life insurance options.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Office of Human Resources Management

Telephone (518) 474-5215

Fax (518) 486-5631

Email Address opjobs@nysed.gov

Address

Street NYS Education Department

89 Washington Avenue, OHRM, Room 528 EB

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12234

 

Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by September 8, 2025 to OPjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number OP-1915/19764 of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.