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Part-time Written Exam Proctor - Rochester - Vacancy ID# 227393

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New York State Civil Service

Rochester, NYPart-time / Per Diem / Temporary$100Seen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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Compensation
$100
Location
Rochester, NY
Schedule
Part-time / Per Diem / Temporary
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The New York State Department of State’s Division of Licensing Services seeks a part-time Written Exam Proctor to securely administer paper-and-pencil exams. The proctor works with other proctors as needed and follows examination guidelines. The position is based at Finger Lakes DDSO in Rochester and requires work one to two days per week. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and the legal right to work in the United States.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Customer ServiceCalm and Courteous CommunicationStanding and WalkingLifting and MovingFlexible Scheduling

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentLegal Right to Work in the United StatesBackground CheckFingerprinting

Full job description

NY HELPS No

55-b/c Eligible No

Agency State, Department of

Title Part-time Written Exam Proctor - Rochester - Vacancy ID# 227393

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade NS

Bargaining Unit None listed

Salary Range From $100 to $100 Daily

Employment Type Per Diem

Appointment Type Temporary

Internship No

Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Variable

"Other" Explanation 1 to 2 days per week

Hours Per Week 7.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Monroe

Street Address Finger Lakes DDSO

620 Westfall Road

City Rochester

State NY

Zip Code 14620

Duties Description The New York Department of State's Division of Licensing Services (DLS), oversees the licensure, registration, and regulation of 32 occupations throughout the state. DLS licenses over 800,000 individuals including real estate brokers, notaries, private investigators, and appearance enhancement professionals. Through its licensing and business filing capacities, the division promotes business growth while protecting the health, safety, and welfare of all New Yorkers. DLS announces exciting opportunities to serve as a Part-time Written Exam Proctor.The Part-time Written Exam Proctor is responsible for securely administering written exams on behalf of the Department of State, Division of Licensing Services. The Part-time Written Exam Proctor will work with one or more other Written Exam Proctors, depending on the size of the exam site and/or administration. All test administrations must adhere to examination guidelines. Exams are administered by the paper/pencil method.Duties:• Understands and complies with all examination guidelines;• Checks in examinees, verifies identification and explains exam process;• Reads routine instructions to examinees;• Monitors examinees during test sessions to ensure a secure testing environment;• Assists in the distribution and collection of exam materials to examinees;• Assists in the preparation of test materials for return to the Licensing Examination Unit in Albany;• Provides aid to examinees in the completion of exam papers before testing begins;• Reports suspected irregularities to the Written Exam Supervisor;• Controls admission to and from the exam room;• Fills out appropriate paperwork for the various exams that are administered;• Assists in the training of new hires;• Arrives on time;• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Possession of a High School Diploma, or equivalent. Individuals must have the legal right to work in the United States; possess strong customer service skills; be able to work with people under stressful conditions in a calm and courteous manner; be able to stand and walk for 75% of the time; be able to lift and move up to 20 lbs; have the ability to work a flexible schedule.

Additional Comments This position would require you to work 1 to 2 days a week.Written Exam Proctors are compensated $100.00 per day and must be comfortable with special testing. Applicants will be fingerprinted and must submit to a background check that includes a review of criminal history and financial records. The Department of State is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other category protected by law.The NYS Department of State does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.We are happy to provide reasonable and religious accommodations during the hiring process for those in need. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please send a request to [email protected].

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Name Human Resources / JK

Telephone (518) 474-2752

Fax (518) 402-3656

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street 99 Washington Avenue

Suite 1150

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12231

Notes on Applying If you are interested and meet the minimum qualifications above, email your cover letter, resume, and New York State Part 1 Application (https://dos.ny.gov/employment-opportunities) to [email protected]. Please include Title, Location and Vacancy ID # you are applying for in the subject line of your email.

How this job compares

Set against the 243 open Testing jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$100
  • US median$100–210K/yr134 salary ranges
  • US median$22–32/hr27 hourly ranges
Openings
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Experience
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Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 184 of the 243 open Testing jobs (76%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

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