Identification Specialist 2 - 219197

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Date Posted 07/03/26

Applications Due07/13/26

Vacancy ID219197

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AgencyCriminal Justice Services, Division of

TitleIdentification Specialist 2 - 219197

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $66951 to $85138 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 12 AM

To 8 AM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address 80 South Swan Street

Alfred E. Smith Building

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12210

Duties Description Under the supervision of the Identification Specialist 3 in the State Identification Bureau, The Identification Specialist 2 will be assigned to the 12 -8 Shift within the State Identification Bureau. Duties of the Identification Specialist 2 will include, but will not be limited to:

• Coordinate the operation of units including analyzing problems and proposing solutions meeting with other DCJS staff; and performing liaison duties with other agencies.
• Supervising assigned clerical and technical staff and evaluating work performance.
• Monitoring and controlling employee workload and reassigning staff as necessary to maintain workflow.
• Analyze data, as relates to identification work and to the supervisory function of the title.
• Comparing fingerprint images.
• Using authorized biometric software to read, interpret and update the State and federal criminal history records which are maintained by DCJS.
• Identifying and resolving questions or concerns from staff and requesting agencies.
• Implementing operational policies and procedures associated with SIB.
• Training & Cross-training staff on new procedures or changes to policy.
• Updating Excel Charts and preparing reports as required by management.
• Participate in the interview and selection process for hiring new staff.
• Excellent phone and email communication skills; knowledge of Excel, Adobe, Word, and Outlook; and strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Minimum Qualifications Permanent service in this title and eligible for reassignment, or one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-16 or higher and otherwise eligible for transfer under Civil Service Law, or reachable on the current promotion eligible list for this title.

Open Competitive: six years of experience* handling, processing, reviewing, and/or analyzing criminal justice or similarly sensitive records. Employees must have Ten Print Examiner certification and/or successful completion of the DCJS Latent Proficiency Test within the past year or must gain such certification within the probationary period as a condition of continued employment.

• Associate degree may substitute for two years of specialized experience; bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of specialized experience; master's degree may substitute five years of specialized experience; J.D. may substitute for six years of specialized experience.

Provisional: Qualified employee of New York State and have had one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/c service as an Identification Specialist 1 or Identification Specialist 1 (Records).

52.7 Non-Competitive Promotion (NCP): A permanent appointment pursuant to Section 52.7 of Civil Service Law may be possible if there are three or fewer current DCJS employees meeting the above provisional qualifications that are interested in this position.

Additional Comments Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. DCJS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Please be advised that the Division of Criminal Justice Services does not currently offer sponsorship for employment visas.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Unit at DEIA@dcjs.ny.gov or (518) 457-8895.

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

Name Rachel Spring

Telephone 518-485-7963

Fax 518 457-4000

Email Address DCJSjobs@dcjs.ny.gov

Address

Street 80 South Swan Street

Alfred E Smith Building

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12210

Notes on ApplyingPlease send a cover letter and resume to the email/address above. Please reference posting # 219197 on your cover letter.

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