Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyTransportation, Department of

TitleHuman Resources Specialist 2

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

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 0%

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 NYS Department of Transportation - Personnel Bureau - Benefits Unit

50 Wolf Road

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12232

Job Specifics

Duties Description Under the supervision of a higher-level Human Resources manager, the selected candidate will assist in the direction and planning of the Benefits Unit in the Personnel Bureau. Working with program managers, supervisors, and employees, duties will include but are not limited to:

• Applying time and attendance rules and regulations;
• Managing all Leave Programs for employees (FMLA, Workers Compensation, Military Leave, etc);
• Providing guidance to employees, managers, and regional Personnel staff regarding time and attendance rules and regulations and employee benefit programs;
• Ensuring that Civil Service Law, Rules and Regulations, as well as department procedures and negotiated agreements, are appropriately applied;
• Review requests for reasonable accommodation;
• Supervision of lower-level staff in the Unit;
• Special projects as assigned.


Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.

Minimum Qualifications To be considered for permanent appointment, candidates must be reachable on the current Civil Service eligible list or be eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.

Additional Comments Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

The New York State Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minority group members, disabled persons and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided for the disabled.
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In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States.

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

How to Apply

Name Wendy Gill

Telephone

Fax

Email Address HR-Personnel@dot.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Dept. of Transportation, Personnel Bureau

50 Wolf Road

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12232

 

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number MO-25-422 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than October 21, 2025 to:

NYS Department of Transportation
Attn: Wendy Gill
Personnel Bureau
50 Wolf Road
Albany, NY 12232
Email: HR-Personnel@dot.ny.gov