Labor Services Representative (LVER) Trainee 1|2 - Dunkirk Apply
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, if they meet the below NY HELPS minimum qualifications.
NY HELPS Minimum Qualifications:
bachelor's degree and completion of a two-year traineeship.
It is expected that employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status in the future, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified. If you are interested in the NY-HELPS program, or this position, you may reply to this vacancy posting, or you may visit the New York State Department of Civil Service website at https://www.cs.ny.gov/help/ (copy and paste in browser) to register today, in three easy steps.
If Civil Service Eligible list(s) exist, they will be canvassed. You may also apply if you are eligible for appointment by one of the following qualifications:
To be considered for this position, a review of your state history is needed. Please provide the last four digits of your social security number in your email response or on your resume. If you are not comfortable providing this information in your response, a representative from our office will contact you via phone.
55 B/C Qualifications:
This position is designated 55b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. Please provide a copy of your 55b/c letter when applying. You must meet the open competitive qualifications from the most recent examination announcement.
Candidate's must possess a bachelor's degree*. Please provide a copy of your 55b/c letter, and proof of your degree, when applying.
*Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States or its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. This information can be found at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. Candidates are responsible for the evaluation fee.
Reassignment Qualifications (DOL EMPLOYEES ONLY):
Current Department of Labor employees, with at least one year of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55 b/c service as a Labor Services Representative (LVER)/Trainee 1/2; if you have less than one year, you must be reachable on the current eligible list for this location, if one exists.
70.1 Transfer Qualifications:
Candidates with one year permanent competitive, or 55 B/C service or the completion of a permanent traineeship in one of the following titles may qualify for transfer to Labor Services Representative (LVER), Grade 16 IF they also meet the veteran specific minimum qualifications below:
Labor Services Representative (and language parenthetic), SG 16
Jobs Program Specialist, SG 16
Supervising Labor Services Representative (and Spanish Language parenthetic), SG 20
All candidates must meet one of the following veteran specific minimum qualifications:
1. Served on active duty for over 180 days for purposes other than training and an honorable discharge or under conditions in the NYS Restoration of Honor Act. A copy of your DD-214 and/or a NYS Restoration of Honor Act letter will be required at the time of interview; OR
2. Was discharged from active duty because of a service-connected disability; OR
3. A member of a reserve component in the U.S. Armed Services under an order to active duty during a period of war or in campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge is authorized and an honorable discharge or under conditions in the NYS Restoration of Honor Act; OR
4. Was discharged by reason of a sole survivorship discharge.
70.4 Transfer Qualifications:
One year of permanent, contingent-permanent or 55 b/c service in a position allocated to a Grade 11 or higher, a passing score on the Labor Services Representative (LVER) exam and a bachelor's degree*. Note: Candidates must not have failed the most recent examination for this title. Appointments are made at the Trainee 1 level.
*Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States or its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. This information can be found at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. Candidates are responsible for the evaluation fee.
Hourly LSR's are not eligible for transfer or reassignment.
Note: For all transfers noted, a comprehensive list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/ .
Provisional Qualifications:
Must have a bachelor's degree or higher, and must meet one of the following criteria for Veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces:
Either 1. Served on active duty for over 180 days for purposes other than training and an honorable discharge or under conditions in the NYS Restoration of Honor Act;*
Or 2. Was discharged from active duty because of a service-connected disability;*
Or 3. Was a member of a reserve component in the U.S. Armed Services under an order to active duty during a period of war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge is authorized and an honorable discharge or under conditions in the NYS Restoration of Honor Act;*
Or 4. Was discharged by reason of a sole survivorship discharge.*
*A copy of your DD-214 and/or a NYS Restoration of Honor Act letter will be required at the time of interview.
The appointed candidate will have to take, pass and be reachable on the next holding of the examination to be appointed permanently.
Note: It is essential that you describe your qualifying education and/or experience as completely as possible on your application; your application should describe in detail the kind of service and information you provide to the general public. Omissions or vagueness may not be interpreted in your favor. Additionally, in accordance with Civil Service Law, provisional service immediately prior to a permanent appointment to this title is now credited towards the completion of probation upon permanent appointment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders.
Duties Description STANDARD DUTIES:
As a Labor Services Representative/Trainee (Local Veterans' Employment Representative) in the Division of Employment and Workforce Solutions, you will:
conduct outreach to businesses and engage in advocacy efforts with hiring executives to increase employment opportunities for veterans;
encourage the hiring of disabled veterans, and generally assist veterans to gain and retain employment.
The duties assigned to Local Veterans' Employment Representative (LVER) staff members will promote to businesses, business associations, and business groups the advantages of hiring veterans. Local Veterans' Employment Representative (LVER) staff members will advocate for all veterans served by the Career Centers and ensure easier access to appropriate employment and training services for job seeking veterans in their local market areas.
Additional Comments Position specific job duties may include occasional altered work schedule or job assignments which require availability and willingness to work occasional evening and/or out-stationed assignments.
Candidates with no previous state service will begin at the starting rate of the salary range listed above.
If you are a current NYS employee and have questions regarding salary, please contact the Business Services Center (BSC): 518-457-4272, BSCHR@ogs.ny.gov.
All candidates must submit the following to labor.sm.personnel.DEWSRecruitment@labor.ny.gov:
This position is within the Division of Employment and Workforce Solutions.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
