Position Information

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AgencyCivil Service, Department of

TitleHuman Resources Specialist 2 (Labor Relations)

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 5%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address Empire State Plaza- Agency Building 1

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12239

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Office of Human Resources and Administrative Planning oversees all staffing and personnel transactions, including recruitment efforts. As the Department carries out key initiatives to transform the way services are delivered to partner agencies and to the public, this position will play an important role in ensuring the success of these modernization efforts.
The Human Resources Specialist 2 (Labor Relations) duties in The Office of Human Resources and Administrative Planning will include but are not limited to the following:
• May supervise staff consisting of Human Resources Specialist 1(Labor Relations)/Trainee 1 or 2 and/or administrative support staff.
• Assisting in the administration of the overall agency labor relations program.
• Assisting in providing an effective employee relations program
• Representing the Department in meetings, workgroups, committees, and other forums related to labor relations and employee relations.
• Assisting in the reviewing, evaluating, implementing, revising policies and procedures relating to labor relations and employee relations.
• Assisting in scheduling and conducting grievance meetings, investigations, interviewing, interrogations to identify and report issues regarding labor relations.
• Interacting with Counsel’s Office, division directors, supervisors, Executives, and employees at all levels, on matters involving labor relations and other sensitive issues by exercising frequent oral and written communications to identify and resolve various existing or potential labor relations issues.
• Providing advice and consultation to supervisors, manager, directors, and Executives ensuring proper interpretation and administration of contract provisions relating to employee grievances or issues.
• Assisting in the administration of the Department’s discipline program, including suspending employees, issuing Notices of Discipline, scheduling and conducting Agency Level Review Meetings, preparing witnesses, and representing the Department in disciplinary arbitration hearings.
• Assisting with the coordination of Employee Health Service Referrals, including researching issues involved, preparing EHS-707 and supporting referral data; managing appeals process for Section 72 appeals, including arrangement of hearing officer, all communications, and may lead or assist in the administrative hearing presentation.
• Assisting with the processing of Out-of-Title work grievances
• Presenting, assisting, and participating in the delivery of labor relations training courses pertaining to employee relations, collective bargaining, contract administration, employee discipline, or supervisory guidance.
• Assist in the development in the development or revision of agency Labor Relations policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications REASSIGNMENT QUALIFICATIONS:
Current Department of Civil Service employees with one year of permanent, contingent permanent, or 55 B/C service as a Human Resources Specialist 2 (Labor Relations)
if less than one year, you must be currently reachable on the Human Resources Specialist 2 (Labor Relations) eligible list for the Albany location if one exists.

COMPETITIVE QUALIFICATIONS:
You must be reachable on the current eligible list or eligible for transfer.

70.1 TRANSFER QUALIFICATIONS:
One year of permanent, contingent permanent, or 55 B/C service in a title eligible for transfer and determined to be similar by Civil Service.

52.6 TRANSFER QUALIFICATIONS:
One year of permanent, contingent permanent, or 55 B/C service in a title eligible for transfer and determined to be similar by Civil Service.

For transfers, a list of approved titles is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/.

SUBSEQUENT 55B/C QUALIFICATIONS:
A subsequent 55 B/C appointment may be considered if you have one year of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55 B/C service in an eligible position allocated to Grade 21. To be considered, you must provide a copy of your letter of eligibility with your response.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Ability to proactively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing needs and issues.
• Solid organizational skills with demonstrated ability of managing sensitive issues while remaining fair and equitable acting with discretion and objectivity.

Additional Comments #TeamCivilService is growing and is looking for motivated, forward-thinking employees to join our team to build a dynamic workforce. The Department of Civil Service is undertaking several initiatives to transform the way the agency delivers services to our partner agencies and to the public, and we are excited to be adding new members to the team. In addition to joining a growing team and agency, employees will also receive a comprehensive benefits package.

The Department of Civil Service is the central personnel agency for the Executive Branch of New York State government, serving approximately 150,000 employees. Our mission is to build tomorrow's workforce today by promoting a diverse, inclusive, and talented workforce. We lead and deliver world-class workforce management strategies by providing innovative solutions based on merit, fitness, and equality of opportunity.
Among its duties, the Department:
• Partners with State agencies to offer workforce recruitment and placement services, including developing minimum qualifications, classifying positions, developing civil service examinations, and administering performance assessment tests.
• Administers the New York State Health Insurance Program (https://www.cs.ny.gov/nyship/), one of the largest public employer health insurance programs in the nation, serving more than 1.2 million lives.
• Assists municipal agencies with civil service administration of more than 360,000 local government employees.
• Oversees the Governor's Program to Hire Individuals and Veterans with Disabilities (https://www.cs.ny.gov/rp55/) to place individuals with disabilities in State jobs and the New New York Leaders Initiative Student Intern Program. (https://nysinternships.cs.ny.gov/nnyl/)

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: DCS employees may be approved for a maximum of 50% telecommuting, however, they are required to apply and obtain approval through management in accordance with DCS Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

The Department of Civil Service 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.

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 YourFutureBeginsHere@cs.ny.gov

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

How to Apply

Name Caroline Bearor

Telephone 5184734306

Fax

Email Address YourFutureBeginsHere@cs.ny.gov

Address

Street ESP Agency Building 1

Office of Human Resources and Administrative Planning

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12239

 

Notes on ApplyingIf you are interested and meet the minimum qualifications above, email your cover letter, and resume to YourFutureBeginsHere@cs.ny.gov. Please include the Title and Vacancy ID# you are applying for in the subject line of your email.