Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleHuman Resources Specialist 2 (Labor Relations) - Main Office, Albany

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade23

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $86773 to $108413 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address 625 Broadway

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12238

Job Specifics

Duties Description Under the direction of a Human Resources Specialist 3 (Labor Relations), the selected candidate will be an integral part of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation’s (OPRHP) Employee Relations Program including grievance and discipline administration, contract interpretation, and participation in labor management committees. Duties include:

• May supervise lower-level professional labor relations and clerical staff.

• Under the guidance of higher-level labor relations staff, advises program and regional supervisors and managers on the progressive discipline process to avoid escalation, ensuring all issues are resolved at the lowest possible level.

• Under the guidance of higher-level labor relations staff, provides advice and consultation to program and regional supervisors and managers to ensure proper interpretation and administration of contract provisions and to avoid misunderstandings that may lead to employee dissatisfaction and grievances.

• Develops and maintains a dialogue with union leadership and representatives, agency leadership and managers to foster a cooperative labor management environment.

• Attend and participate in labor management meetings and assist in the preparation of labor management agreements, as appropriate.

• Serves as a liaison with the New York State Office of Employee Relations regarding questions concerning contract interpretation and other related issues.

• Under the guidance of higher-level labor relations staff, hears grievances at second step and prepares written decisions.

• Conducts investigations into allegations of misconduct.

• Conducts interrogations and witness interviews of employees, when necessary.

• Under the guidance of higher-level labor relations staff, serves as agency advocate for Expedited Arbitration meetings (CSEA), Time and Attendance hearings (CSEA) and for full arbitration hearings for all negotiating units.

• Advises supervisors and managers in the performance evaluation process.

• Assists in the creation, review and presentation of training materials and curricula regarding employee relations, collective bargaining, contract administration and employee discipline issues.

• Oversees and administers the Agency’s Commercial Driver’s Licensing (CDL) Program to ensure compliance with Federal mandates.

• May perform other duties as related to the direction of the Employee Relations unit.

Minimum Qualifications FOR PERMANENT APPOINTMENT:
To be considered for permanent appointment, candidates must be reachable on the current Civil Service eligible list for this title, or be eligible for reassignment, reinstatement, or transfer in accordance with Civil Service law.

Note: The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades. A comprehensive list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/.


FOR PERMANENT 55-B/C APPOINTMENT:
A subsequent 55-b/c appointment may be considered if the promotion list for this title is exhausted and the candidate has at least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent service as Either A. Human Resources Specialist 1 (Labor Relations); Or B. Human Resources Specialist 1 and has a current Civil Service 55-b/c letter of eligibility.


FOR PERMANENT APPOINTMENT VIA SECTION 52.7 (NCP):
In accordance with Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law, this notice advises all employees of the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) of its intention to conduct a non-competitive promotion (NCP) to the position of Human Resources Specialist 2 (Labor Relations) in Main Office's, Employee Relations Bureau.

A permanent appointment may be made via NCP of an applicant from the established promotion field who meets the position's minimum qualifications if all requirements of a NCP are met. Said requirements include that there three or fewer qualified candidates from within the promotion field interested in the position who meet the promotion minimum qualifications.

The promotion field for the Human Resources Specialist 2 (Labor Relations) position consists of OPRHP employees who have one year of permanent competitive, non-competitive (NY HELPS), or 55b/c service as Either A. Human Resources Specialist 1 (Labor Relations); Or B. Human Resources Specialist 1.

Please Note: In order to be considered for appointment via non-competitive promotion, candidates serving in the established promotion field must not have failed or failed to take the last holding of the Human Resources Specialist 2 (Labor Relations) promotion exam, if said exam was held within the last four years.

*Employees appointed via the NY HELPS program are restricted for promotional appointment until their position is covered-in to the competitive class by the New York State Civil Service Commission (CSC), or they otherwise obtain permanent competitive status. The CSC has recently covered-in employees who were appointed via NY HELPS on a permanent or contingent permanent basis between June 26, 2024 and June 11, 2025. Notification to employees regarding a change in their status is forthcoming. You may wish to apply if you received a permanent NY HELPS appointment to a qualifying title within these timeframes and are interested in this opportunity. Your eligibility for promotion will be reviewed by Human Resources.

FOR PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT:
In the absence of a viable eligible list with three or more candidates willing to accept appointment a provisional appointment may be considered. For a provisional appointment candidates must have one year of permanent competitive, non-competitive (NY HELPS), or 55b/c service as a Human Resources Specialist 1 (Labor Relations) or Human Resources Specialist 1. The appointed candidate must take, pass and be reachable on the next holding of the examination to be appointed permanently.

Additional Comments If you have previous or current employment at a NYS agency, to be considered for this position, a review of your state history is needed. Please provide the last four digits of your social security number in your email response or on your resume. If you are not comfortable providing this information in your response, a representative from our office may contact you.

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

How to Apply

Name Donald Deyoe

Telephone

Fax

Email Address employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

625 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12238

 

Notes on ApplyingAll candidates must submit a written resume and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. These documents must be received by September 17, 2025, and submitted via email to employment@parks.ny.gov. You must include “Vacancy ID #199635 - HRS 2 (LR) – MO - Albany” in the subject line of your email. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for the position.

It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.

New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.