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NY HELPS 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, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.

At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (NY HELPS): Project Manager Trainee 1:

A bachelor's or higher degree.

Project Manager Trainee 2:

Either 1. One year of professional experience in project management which must include planning and at least three other of the management process groups: origination (including governance/work intake, portfolio management, capacity/demand planning); initiating; executing; controlling; and, closing. This experience must include the development of project management deliverables, such as scope statements, schedules, budgets, quality plans, risk plans, and communication plans; OR 2. A master's or higher degree; OR 3. Current certification from the Project Management Institute as a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM); OR 4. Current certification from the Project Management Institute as a Project Management Professional (PMP).

Project Manager 1: Either 1. A bachelor's degree AND two years of professional experience in project management which must include planning and at least three other of the management process groups: origination (including governance/work intake, portfolio management, capacity/demand planning); initiating; executing; controlling; and, closing. This experience must include the development of project management deliverables, such as scope statements, schedules, budgets, quality plans, risk plans, and communication plans; OR 2. A master's degree AND one year of professional experience in project management as described above; OR 3. A bachelor's degree and current certification from the Project Management Institute as a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM); OR 4. A bachelor's degree and current certification from the Project Management Institute as a Project Management Professional (PMP).

COMPETITIVE QUALIFICATIONS: You must be reachable on the current eligible list or eligible for transfer.

52.6 TRANSFER QUALIFICATIONS: One year of permanent, contingent permanent, or 55 B/C service in a title eligible for transfer and determined to be similar by Civil Service.

For transfers, a list of approved titles is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/.

SUBSEQUENT 55B/C QUALIFICATIONS: A subsequent 55 B/C appointment may be considered if you have one year of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55 B/C service in an eligible position allocated to Grade 16. To be considered, you must provide a copy of your letter of eligibility with your response.

55 B/C QUALIFICATIONS: Individuals certified eligible for the 55 B/C program under the Governor's Program to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities pursuant to Section 55 B/C of the Civil Service Law will also be considered. To be considered, you must provide a copy of your letter of eligibility with your response.

You must meet the open competitive qualifications from the most recent examination announcement. The open competitive minimum qualifications are: please see the NY HELPS minimum qualifications as they are the same.

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.

Strategic Planning and Innovation performs management activities designed to set priorities, focus energy and resources, strengthen operations, and ensure that employees and other stakeholders are working together to achieve measurable results. This office is providing project oversight for several initiatives that will transform the way the Department delivers services to partner agencies and to the public, and this position will play an important role in ensuring the success of these modernization efforts.

This vacancy is for multiple position's within the Strategic Planning and Innovation Division.

Under the direction of the Project Manager 2 of the Office of Project Management (OPM), the Project Manager 1 will help coordinate and support agency wide portfolio and project management activities. The Project Manager 1 will be responsible for managing projects assigned to the OPM within the Department of Civil Service and will provide backup and support to the Project Manager 2.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Develops or uses pre-existing project management plans and documents to coordinate and support the activities of a project team.

• Participates in reviewing project proposals or plans to define scope statements.

• Documents project requirements.

• Determines project start and end dates and establishes critical milestones within the project schedule.

• Records and reports schedule progress and project expenditures.

• Records quality metrics concerning the project and product performance.

• Compiles project reports and communicates project status.

• Interacts with stakeholders and coordinates the activities of the project team to ensure that the project objectives are met.

• Designs, develops and/or refines templates to support project management.

• Prepares project portfolio or project inventory reports.

• Organizes and maintains a project management library, project tools repository, project management software, or a project management website.

• Assists a higher-level Project Manager or program manager on more complex projects.

• May lead or facilitate project meetings.

• May plan and conduct project analysis sessions, such as project close-outs and Joint Application Design (JAD) sessions.

• May assist with the development of requests for proposals (RFP).

• May train agency staff in basic project management processes and tools.

• May be required to travel to Civil Service testing sites for project coordination around NYS.

#TeamCivilService is growing and is looking for motivated, forward-thinking employees to join our team to build a dynamic workforce. The Department of Civil Service is undertaking several initiatives to transform the way the agency delivers services to our partner agencies and to the public, and we are excited to be adding new members to the team. In addition to joining a growing team and agency, employees will also receive a comprehensive benefits package.

The Department of Civil Service is the central personnel agency for the Executive Branch of New York State government, serving approximately 150,000 employees. Our mission is to build tomorrow's workforce today by promoting a diverse, inclusive, and talented workforce. We lead and deliver world-class workforce management strategies by providing innovative solutions based on merit, fitness, and equality of opportunity.

Among its duties, the Department: • Partners with State agencies to offer workforce recruitment and placement services, including developing minimum qualifications, classifying positions, developing civil service examinations, and administering performance assessment tests. • Administers the New York State Health Insurance Program (https://www.cs.ny.gov/nyship/), one of the largest public employer health insurance programs in the nation, serving more than 1.2 million lives. • Assists municipal agencies with civil service administration of more than 360,000 local government employees. • Oversees the Governor's Program to Hire Individuals and Veterans with Disabilities (https://www.cs.ny.gov/rp55/) to place individuals with disabilities in State jobs and the New New York Leaders Initiative Student Intern Program. (https://nysinternships.cs.ny.gov/nnyl/)

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: DCS employees may be approved for a maximum of 50% telecommuting, however, they are required to apply and obtain approval through management in accordance with DCS Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

The Department of Civil Service is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other category protected by law.

We are happy to provide reasonable and religious accommodations during the hiring process for those in need. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please send a request to YourFutureBeginsHere@cs.ny.gov

If you are interested and meet the minimum qualifications above, email your cover letter, and resume to YourFutureBeginsHere@cs.ny.gov. Please include the Title and Vacancy ID# you are applying for in the subject line of your email.