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- 3. WHAT DO THEY DO? Personnel recruitment & placement services = Ensures full & equal opportunity in State govt. Administers Governor’s programs to hire disabled
- 4. EXAM CREDITS FOR ELIGIBLE VETERANS Non-disabled +5 Pts Disabled +10 Pts
- 5. EXAM CREDITS FOR ELIGIBLE VETERANS Members of US Armed Forces Active duty in time of war Discharged honorably NYS residents
- 6. RECRUITMENT & WORKFORCE INITIATVES Workers with Disabilities Program Veterans Temporary Hiring Program
- 8. HOW DO YOU APPLY? 55 b/c packet found on Civil Service website Completed application, resume & medical statements sent to: NYS Dept of Civil Service 55 b/c Program 55 Mohawk St. Cohoes NY 12047
- 10. VETERANS TEMPORARY HIRING PROGRAM State policy to hire honorably discharged vets for temporary appts. Veteran temporary hiring list created State agency must select veteran for temp. hiring if qualified
- 11. Upload a resume or DD-214 VeteransTempHiring@cs.ny.gov 518-473-9352
- 12. VETERANS TEMPORARY HIRING PROGRAM - ELIGIBILITY Must have served active duty & released with other than a dishonorable discharge AFTER September 11, 2001
- 13. VETERANS TEMPORARY HIRING PROGRAM - ELIGIBILITY Agricultural • Assistant Horticultural Inspector 1 • Assistant Horticultural Inspector 2 Clerical/Office Support • Clerk • Tax Information Aide • Toll Collector Customer Service • Motor Vehicle Representative • Toll Collector Maintenance and Operations • Building Services Assistant • Facility Operations Aide • Marine Helper • Parking Services Attendant • State Fair Worker • SUNY Campus Worker Youth Services • Youth Division Aide Call Center • Call Center Representative 1 • Call Center Representative (HESC) Construction and Highway Maintenance • Highway Maintenance Worker • Transportation Construction Inspector Disaster Response • Disaster Assistance Representative Parks and Recreation • Conservation Recreation Facilities Supervisor • Lifeguard • Parks & Recreation Aide
- 14. EXPERIENCE COUNTS Experience Counts Initiative Advanced Emergency Medical Emergency Medical Certified First Responder Armed Security Guard Security Guard Tractor Trailer Operator Truck Driver Bus Driver
- 15. EXPERIENCE COUNTS - EMT EMS may be able to grant reciprocity to veterans who: Completed Military Medical Training in the last 6 years Hold a current National Registry EMT-B credential
- 16. EXPERIENCE COUNTS - CDL Military Skills Test Waiver Possess valid NYS drivers license Meet all other CDL requirements Currently employed (or w/in 12 months of employment) in military position Operated a commercial motor vehicle at least 2 years immediately prior
- 17. EXPERIENCE COUNTS - CDL To apply, veterans present: Completed form “CDL Certification for Military Waiver of Skills Tests” CDL-102 Valid drivers license Medical certificate (if required) Proof of military service
- 18. EXPERIENCE COUNTS - Security Guard Certain training is considered credit towards security guard licensure Army Military Police Course USMC Military Police Course Air Force Security Specialist Course Navy Master-at-Arms Course Army Small Arms Master Gunner Course Army Resettlement Specialist Army Infantryman Course Naval Corrections Specialist Course Army Indirect Fire Infantryman Army CID Specialist Army Combat Engineer SECURITYGUARD-11 ARMEDSECURITY GUARD-6
- 19. EXPERIENCE COUNTS - Security Guard Veterans only need to complete: NYSDOL Legal Powers & Limitation Course (2 hr. video) FEMA Intro to Incident Command System online course (IS-100.b) 8 hr. Annual Firearms Training Course (for armed guards)
- 20. NYS HIRE-A-VET TAX CREDIT Encourages business to hire unemployed veterans Qualified veteran = Served on active duty and released after Sept 11, 2001 Must employ vet for at least 35 hrs/wk for 1 full year
- 21. NYS HIRE-A-VET TAX CREDIT Encourages business to hire unemployed veterans Businesses earn up to: $5,000 for qualified vet $10,000 for disabled vet
- 23. VETERAN PREFERENCE No Guarantees Honorable Conditions Retired Not Included (unless disabled or below Major rank)
- 24. Non-disabled +5 Pts Disabled +10 Pts (regardless of disability rating) VETERAN PREFERENCE
- 25. SPECIAL HIRING AUTHORITIES Restricted pool of candidates based on military history Agencies can use entirely at their discretion
- 26. SPECIAL HIRING AUTHORITIES Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) Appoints eligible vets if they are: In receipt of a campaign badge Disabled In receipt of an Armed Forces Service Medal Recently separated (within 3 yrs) Separated with other than dishonorable status
- 27. SPECIAL HIRING AUTHORITIES Veterans Employment Opportunity Act of 1998, as amended (VEOA) Veterans latest discharge is honorable AND they must be either: Preference eligible A veteran who completed 3+ active service years
- 28. SPECIAL HIRING AUTHORITIES 30% or More Disabled Veteran Retired from active military service with a service-connected rating of 30% or more Have a Dept. of Veterans Affairs rating showing 30% or more service- connected disability OR
- 29. SPECIAL HIRING AUTHORITIES Schedule A Appointing Authority Not specifically for veterans, can appoint veterans w/ severe disability To be eligible, veterans must: Show proof of disability Have certification of job readiness
- 30. WORK OPPORTUNITY TAX CREDIT (WOTC) Maximum tax credit ranges from $1,200 to $9,600 Varies based on employee hired
- 31. WORK OPPORTUNITY TAX CREDIT (WOTC) Veterans Target Group Who is eligible? Veteran who is unemployed Veteran with a service-connected disability Veteran receiving SNAP benefits Veteran who is an ex-felon
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- About the New York State Department of Civil Service Thank you Kevin! The Department of Civil Service acts as the central personnel agency for New York State. Our goal is to promote best practice personnel systems by providing innovative and efficient solutions to ensure hiring and promotion based on fitness, merit and equality of opportunity.
- What does Civil Service do? The Department of Civil Service: Partners with State agencies to offer personnel recruitment and placement services, including developing minimum job qualifications, classifying positions, salary level determinations, developing examinations and administering performance assessment tests Ensures the State’s policy of full and equal opportunity for minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans at all occupational levels of State government Administers the Governor’s programs to hire persons and veterans with disabilities
- Civil Service Examination Credits for Eligible Veterans Additional credits in competitive examinations may be given to war veterans. If they pass an examination, they may be entitled to extra points added to their score. New York State offers 5 additional points for non-disabled veterans and 10 points for disabled veterans. Claim of such credits must be done before the eligible list is established.
- Civil Service Examination Credits for Eligible Veterans Cont’d Veterans eligible for the credits are those who: Were members of the United States Armed Forces Served on active duty for other than training purposes in time of war Were discharged honorably, released under honorable circumstances, or will be honorably discharged or released under honorable circumstances at the time of appointment; and Are residents of New York State at the time of application for appointment, promotion or retention Please note for the 10 point credit a service connected disability must be in existence at the time of application for appointment
- New York State Recruitment and Workforce Initiatives It is a priority of New York State to find employment opportunities in State government service for qualified veterans. To help achieve this vision, Civil Service oversees two specialized programs: the Workers with Disabilities Program (55b/c), and the Veterans Temporary Hiring Program
- New York State Workers with Disabilities Program The Governor’s 55b/c Programs to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities are coordinated efforts to place individuals with disabilities in entry-level State jobs. The 55b program designates up to 1,200 positions in the non-competitive class to be filled by qualified persons with disabilities The 55c program designates up to 500 positions in the non-competitive class to be filled by qualified wartime veterans with disabilities A qualifying disability does not need to be service connected 55-c was amended in 2004 to make any veteran who has received the Purple Heart medal or who has a disability rating assigned by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs of at least 20% automatically eligible No initial written or oral examinations are required for appointment. Individuals must however, submit a formal application and a medical evaluation may be necessary for program certification.
- How to apply for eligibility under Section 55 b/c Individuals can apply by completing the 55b/c application packet found on the Civil Service website.
- 55-b/c Recruitment Resources Center The Recruitment Resources Center provides a centralized location for 55-b/c eligible job seekers to submit up-to-date employment and contact information for consideration by State agencies filling entry-level positions. The Department of Civil Service hosts the Recruitment Resources Center where individuals currently approved for the 55-b or 55-c Programs may: Indicate interest in employment by providing contact information; academic background; occupational, employment and geographic preferences, and employment history Upload a resume NYS agencies have been directed to use the Recruitment Resource center to search for qualified candidates
- Veterans Temporary Hiring Program The Veterans Temporary Hiring program offers honorably discharged veterans temporary appointments in state agencies rather than utilizing temporary employment service companies. Policy states: The Department of Civil Service must create a veteran temporary hiring list and; A state agency must select a veteran from the veteran temporary hiring list when making a temporary appointment provided the veteran possesses the applicable skills needed for the temporary assignment
- Veterans Temporary Hiring Program Portal The Veterans Temporary Hiring Program Portal provides a centralized location for qualifying veterans to submit up-to-date employment and contact information for consideration by New York State agencies filling temporary assignments. Qualifying veterans can: Indicate interest in temporary employment by providing contact information; academic background; and occupational, employment and geographic preferences Upload a resume and their DD-214
- Eligibility Requirements In order to be eligible to participate in the Veterans Temporary Hiring Program veterans must: have served on active duty in the United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard or the Reserve Components of the Armed Forces of the United States or; served in active military service of the United States as a member of the Army National Guard, Air National Guard, New York Guard or New York Naval Militia, and have been released from such service with other than dishonorable discharge after September 11, 2001
- As you can see from the slide, opportunities for temporary employment exist in several titles such as Clerical/Office Support, Customer Service, Maintenance and Operations. Once the veteran’s information has been submitted into the portal, it will be available to agencies indefinitely. For links and more information about Civil Service and New York State’s veteran employment resources please see the “Quick Reference Sheet” Now I would like to turn the next section of the webinar over to Rob Coe – DVOP Rochester Career Center to discuss the Experience Counts program.
- Experience Counts Thank you Don! In 2011, Governor Cuomo announced the Experience Counts initiative, which directs certain state agencies who qualify and license professions, to grant credit toward those credentials for military experience. Some of the current licenses and certifications covered under the Experience Counts campaign include: Advanced Emergency Medical Emergency Medical Certified First Responder Armed Security Guard Security Guard Tractor Trailer Operator Truck Driver Bus Driver
- New York State Department of Health Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Experience Counts Veterans that are planning on working in New York State and currently hold an EMS certification or license from another state or the U.S. Military may be able to obtain a New York State Certification through the reciprocity process. The Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) may be able to grant reciprocity to a member or veteran of the United States military who received training from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or Coast Guard. For individuals who are or were in the military and: have completed the appropriate and approved military medical training in the last 6 years, and hold a current National Registry EMT-B credential obtained by having completed the practical skills and written examination for the current credential …will be certified/recertified as a NYS EMT-B for the remaining time of their NREMT card.
- New York State Department of Motor Vehicles Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Experience Counts Military Skills Test Waiver If a veteran has military experience driving commercial motor vehicles they may apply for a waiver of the NYS CDL skills road test when they apply for a CDL. To meet the requirements for this waiver, veterans must: currently hold a valid New York State driver license or have a valid out of state driver license to be exchanged for a NYS driver license meet all other requirements to qualify for a NYS CDL be currently regularly employed (or regularly employed within the last year) in a military position (active duty or New York National Guard) that requires operation of a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) have operated a CMV of the type that the driver operates or expects to operate for at least two years immediately before: the application date if in active service, or the date of being discharged from the military
- (CDL) Experience Counts – Cont’d To apply, veterans must present the following at a DMV office: a completed form “CDL Certification for Military Waiver of Skills Tests” (CDL -102) a valid NYS or out-of-state driver license a medical certificate (if required) proof of military service as listed on form CDL-102 Veterans must pass all applicable written tests and pay the written test fee, permit fee and license fee.
- Experience Counts – Cont’d New York State Department of Labor (DOL), Department of State (DOS), and Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) have established Experience Counts to assist qualified veterans in transferring military skills to civilian certification as an unarmed or armed security guard. Security Guard For a unarmed security guard DCJS has determined that completion of certain training identified in 11 Military MOS’s will be credited toward the 8 Hour Pre-Assignment Training Course and the 16 Hour On-the-Job Training Course Armed Security Guard For an armed security guard individuals must possess a valid New York State Pistol permit prior to undergoing training to become an armed security guard. DCJS has determined that completion of certain training identified in 6 Military MOS’s will be will be credited toward the 8 Hour Pre-Assignment Training Course, the 16 Hour On-the-Job Training Course and the 47 Hour Firearms Training Course.
- Security Guard Experience Counts – Cont’d With the competed military training outlined on the previous slide individuals would only be required to complete: The New York State Department of Labor Legal Powers and Limitations Course (comprised of a two hour video) at a local Career Center; FEMA IS-100.b (Intro to Incident Command System) course online; and the 8 Hour Annual Firearms Training Course (for armed guards) The first two courses are offered free of charge, and may be completed in any order. The 8 Hour Annual Firearms Training Course for Armed Guards is available through DCJS approved training providers. Links about Experience Counts can be found on the “Quick Reference Sheet” Now I would like to turn the next section of the webinar over to Bob Gerke – LVER Batavia Career Center to discuss the New York State Hire-A-Vet Tax credit
- New York State Hire-A-Vet Tax Credit Thanks Rob! The Hire-a-Vet Tax Credit encourages businesses to hire unemployed veterans. There is no application process, just a form the employer must have the qualified veteran complete (Form DTF-75, Employee Affidavit for the Hire a Veteran Credit). A qualified veteran is someone who served on active duty in the US Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Reserves, National Guard, New York Guard or New York Naval Militia and was released from active duty, with an other than dishonorable discharge, after September 11, 2001. The form must be completed on or before the veteran begins employment and it provides instructions with general information and the definition of “disabled veteran” and the 6 conflicts they consider “time of war” in determining the veteran’s eligibility. The business: must employ a qualified veteran for no less than 35 hours per week for one full year must keep the completed form in their records and make it available to the Tax Department upon request
- Hire-A-Vet Tax Credit Cont’d Businesses may earn up to $5,000 for hiring a qualified veteran and up to $15,000 for hiring a disabled veteran Now I would like to turn the next section of the webinar over to Bret Farritor – DVOP Fulton Career Center to discuss Federal Employment Resources for Veterans
- Federal Employment Information Thanks Bob! Federal job opportunities are available across the country and around the world. Veterans' preference and unique veteran appointing authorities are designed to help veterans find a job in the federal government. Veterans are encouraged to visit the Feds Hire Vets website for federal veteran employment information and additional resources.
- Federal Employment Information - Veterans’ Preference Veterans' Preference gives eligible veterans preference in appointment over many other applicants. Veterans' preference applies, to virtually all new appointments in both the competitive and excepted service. Veterans' preference does not guarantee veterans a job and it does not apply to internal agency actions such as promotions, transfers, reassignments and reinstatements. Only veterans discharged or released from active duty from the Armed Forces, with an other than dishonorable condition, are eligible for veterans' preference. Retired member of the armed forces are not included in the definition of preference eligible unless they are a disabled veteran OR they retired below the rank of major or its equivalent.
- Veterans’ Preference Cont’d There are basically two types of preference eligible's, disabled (10 point preference eligible) and non-disabled (5 point preference eligible's). NOTE: Disabled veterans receive 10 points regardless of their disability rating
- Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans Special hiring authorities for veterans allow federal agencies to restrict the pool of candidates to individuals that meet certain criteria based on military history. These special authorities represent a few of many appointing authorities that agencies can use entirely at their discretion. Please note that veterans are not entitled to appointment under these authorities and will need to check the vacancy announcement, which should clearly state “who may apply”
- Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans Cont’d Veterans' Recruitment Appointment (VRA) VRA is an excepted authority that allows agencies, to appoint eligible veterans without competition. If they: are in receipt of a campaign badge for service during a war or in a campaign or expedition; OR are a disabled veteran, OR are in receipt of an Armed forces Service Medal for participation in a military operation, OR are a recently separated veteran (within the last 3 years), AND separated with other than dishonorable discharge status
- Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans Cont’d Veterans Employment Opportunity Act of 1998, as amended (VEOA) VEOA is a competitive service appointing authority that can only be used when filling permanent, competitive service positions. To be eligible for a VEOA appointment, a veterans latest discharge must be issued under other than dishonorable conditions, AND they must be either: a preference eligible, OR a veteran who completed 3 or more years of active service
- Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans Cont’d 30% or More Disabled Veteran 30% or More Disabled Veteran allows any veteran with a 30% or more service-connected disability to be non-competitively appointed. Veterans are eligible if they: retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more; OR have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more
- Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans Cont’d Schedule A Appointing Authority Though not specifically for veterans, the Schedule A authority for people with disabilities, is an excepted authority that agencies can use to appoint eligible veterans who have a severe physical, psychological, or intellectual disability. To be eligible, veterans must: Show proof of your disability Have a certification of job readiness Links about “Veteran’s Preference & Federal Special Hiring Authorities” can be found on the “Quick Reference Sheet” Now I would like to turn the next section of the webinar over to Dave Eley – LVER Warsaw Career Center to discuss the Federal Work Opportunity Tax credit
- Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Federal Tax Credit Thank you Bret! WOTC is a federal tax credit available to employers for hiring individuals from certain target groups. The maximum tax credit ranges from $1,200 to $9,600 per employee hired and is based on the employee hired.
- Veterans Target Group – Who is Eligible? Although there are several target groups that a business can hire from, to be eligible for the WOTC tax credit, for purposes of this webinar we have identified a few: A veteran who is unemployed, A veteran who has a service-connected disability, A veteran who is receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, or A veteran who is an ex-felon Advantages for Business: reduces cost of doing business reduces businesses federal income tax liability there is not limit on the number of employees a business can hire Please note there are specific veteran eligibility requirements and you can refer to the links found on the “Quick Reference Sheet” for more informaiton. This concludes the Veterans Employment Resources webinar and I will not turn the webinar back over to Kevin
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