Licensing Services Clerk; NY HELPS), Box OP

Overview

Division of Professional Licensing Services

Candidates must be eligible for transfer or be reachable for appointment from the eligible list. 55b/c eligibility applies for certain transfer paths as described below.

• §70.1 Transfer to Licensing Services Clerk:
  One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-07 or above deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
• §70.1 Transfer to Licensing Services Clerk Trainee:
  One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in title SG-06 or above deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
• This position is eligible for 55b/c designation and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications and a current 55b/c eligibility letter.

NY HELPS:
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program. For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment (no examination required) but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications. In the future (within one year of permanent appointment), NY HELPS employees may have their status converted to competitive status without an examination.

They may participate in applicable promotion examinations.

NON-COMPETITIVE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

There are no education or experience requirements for Licensing Services Clerk beyond the open-competitive qualifications listed above.

For 55b/c appointment, candidates must possess the minimum qualifications and a current 55b/c eligibility letter, and are subject to verification of eligibility. This position may be filled as a traineeship. Starting salaries are described below; for current NYS employees, salary is based on the hire date. Trainee level advancement to the full performance level requires successful completion of the traineeship.

• $36,232 (Trainee 1 - NS equated to SG-6)
• $42,641 (Full Performance level SG-09)
• Maximum salary up to $52,413 based on annual performance and traineeship advances

Telecommuting up to 30% is possible during bi-weekly pay periods.

Benefits include health care programs, family dental and vision, state pension or 403(b) plan, NYS Deferred Compensation, paid parental leave, paid family leave (M/C only), and Public Service Loan Forgiveness programs where applicable. Enrollment in life insurance options is available.

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

Qualified candidates should email their resume and letter of interest by February 13, 2026, to opjobs. Include the box number (OP-1956/19484) in the subject line to ensure receipt. For current or prior NYS employment, you may be contacted by SED Personnel to confirm your employment history and may be requested to provide your social security number.

New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, genetic characteristics, marital status, or other protected statuses.

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