Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 12/18/24
Applications Due: 03/03/25
Vacancy ID: 175839
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyMental Health, Office of
TitleHuman Resources Specialist 2, Buffalo Psychiatric Center, P25025
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Salary Grade23
Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $84246 to $105255 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 6 AM
To 6 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Erie
Street Address Buffalo Psychiatric Center
400 Forest Avenue
City Buffalo
StateNY
Zip Code14213
Job Specifics
Duties Description Buffalo Psychiatric Center is recruiting a Human Resources Specialist 2 to perform duties requiring a high level of competence in the human resources field and generally work under broad guidelines from a higher-level manager or Director Human Resources.
As a Human Resources Specialist 2, you will work in Buffalo Psychiatric Center’s Human Resource Office and your duties will include:
• Supervising and training entry-level professionals and administrative support staff
• Assigning work, giving written and oral instructions and guidelines
• Reviewing periodic reports and completed work for conformance to established standards
Minimum Qualifications Candidates must be reachable on the current Civil Service eligible list for this title. After one year of service at the full performance level, successful
candidates will be qualified for appointment from the eligible list.
OR
Transfer Opportunity: Candidates within State Service can be considered transfer to a competitive class position if they have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
OR
Candidates within State Service can be considered for transfer via Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law by having at least one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a qualifying title within two salary grades or one M grade of the grade 23 level.
OR
Provisional Opportunity: In the event that there is not a valid eligible list, candidates who meet the following promotion qualifications may be qualified for a provisional appointment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as a Human Resources Specialist 1, Human Resources Specialist 1 (Labor Relations), or Head Clerk Personnel.
If you are appointed provisionally, you must have take the examination for this title and your score must be reachable on the resulting eligible list before you can be permanently appointed. If you do not pass the examination or achieve a reachable score, you may not be retained.
Additional Comments All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:
• NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Access to tuition assistance programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
• Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
• NYS Retirement programs
Background checks will be required.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Human Resources
Telephone
Fax 716-816-2554
Email Address bpc-careers@omh.ny.gov
Address
Street Buffalo Psychiatric Center
400 Forest Avenue
City Buffalo
State NY
Zip Code 14213
Notes on ApplyingPlease indicate the Title, Vacancy ID # and Location of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email or fax. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it along with your resume and other application materials via fax, mail or the Human Resources email address noted above.
https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/employment/docs/employment-application.pdf
The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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