Veterans Education Program Representative 1 (NY HELPS) - VID 199842

Compliance Specialist

Duties include but are not limited to :

Conducting compliance surveys on institutions of higher learning, non-college degree, on-the-job training and apprenticeship programs to ensure compliance with applicable laws and United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regulations

Review and evaluate surveys to identify discrepancies and provide corrective actions to the facility and the VA.

Prepare reports for submission to the VA concerning on-site visitation evaluations

Provide technical assistance and advice to educational institutions with the preparation of applications for approval to train veterans under Public Law 89-358.

Provide assistance and advice to veterans concerning various institutions and programs and investigate and resolve complaints submitted by veterans or veterans' groups.

Operational Needs :

Travel may be required (approximately 50%), including during evening and weekends, depending on mission and assignment.

Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver's License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle is required, or otherwise demonstrate the capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.

Notes :

• There is no examination required for appointment to a NY HELPS position. Candidates hired via NY HELPS will be appointed on a permanent non-competitive basis and will begin a probationary period.
• At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected that NY HELPS employees will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to take an exam. Employees will then be afforded with all 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.

Minimum Qualifications :

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS)

Required Experience :

A master's degree and two years of related professional experience

Two years of professional experience

OR

Two years of professional experience

OR

Two years of professional experience

Applicants may also be appointed to this position if currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title OR are a current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service in a position allocated to a Grade 22 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

Note : IN ORDER TO AWARD THE PROPER CREDIT FOR WORK EXPERIENCE, RESUMES MUST INCLUDE MONTH AND YEAR FOR START AND END DATES. IF ANY OF THIS EXPERIENCE IS LESS THAN FULL TIME YOU MUST INDICATE THE AVERAGE NUMBER OF HOURS WORKED PER WEEK.

Additional Comments :

The NYS Department of Veterans Services is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants for all communities to apply.

Downstate : Location Pay of $4,000

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