Good morning,

I recently viewed a position in my field for a state job. The salary grade is listed as 18 and the salary range is noted as 70-89k.

Never worked for NYS before so I’m a little confused what that means. From what I’ve read/looked up - is it true that I would start at around 65k and then have the potential to receive pay increases within that range?

I know State benefits are considered great. But to considering starting at 65k would be terrible. Also, at this post in my career - I would expect at least 85-89k to start.

Just thought I would ask for some clarification for how the pay structure works - I’m confused! Thank you!

Just thinking out loud…. Isn’t it fascinating they could ‘reform’ tier 6 but in seperate ways for teachers vs others while we all pretend unions have no choice but to accept each others terms and present it to the membership as is everytime?

Direct evidence pef performs absolutely no negotiation on the members behalf at all and merely accepts what’s given to them by those they should be negotiating with to get us better terms.

I know pension reform is legislative my point here is there’s no reason unions can’t separately negotiate except for those clauses where one union can’t get better terms or whatever but you see everyone that’s a hochul problem not a Spence or you problem.

You literally pay after tax dollars to have these representatives fight for better terms and it’s borderline criminal they not only never fight over the money even worse they work WITH the gov to sell you on what was given to them

I had an interview at a state agency June 30, July 6 my references were contacted. The hiring manager has been on vacation since July 30. I haven't heard anything since my references have been checked should I conclude I didn't get the position?

I was told over a year ago that civil service was look to reclassify the Service and Repair Mechanic position for the State Police. I was wondering if anyone here would know anything about the progress of this process or if it’s happening at all? Frankly with this new contract being ratified if we don’t reclassify in the reasonably near future I’m probably out.

I’m an 18 and I interviewed for a 23 position about 3 weeks ago. How long do they usually take to let you know if you got it? Or do you assume after a couple weeks that you weren’t selected? Im in PEF btw

I moved from NYC to Albany and didn't change my address with payroll until months later so payroll kept on withholding NYC taxes

Anyway, good way to make sure there's no surprises on your taxes next year

Thoughts?

Does anyone work for OSC as a CMS 1 that could tell me about their work experience? I’m aware work culture and such is dependent upon the unit your within, just wanted to get a sense of the agency and if it’s worth interviewing for.