Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleAssociate Director Human Resources 3 (Labor Relations)

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary Grade663

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $115283 to $145682 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

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 Main Office

625 Broadway

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12238

Job Specifics

Duties Description Reporting to the Director of Human Resources Management, Director of Human Resources 5, the Associate Director Human Resources 3 (Labor Relations), M-3, will function as the Director of the Employee Relations Bureau, and develop, maintain, and administer the Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation’s (OPRHP) rules and policies, the employee disciplinary and grievance processes, and the drafting and facilitation of employee counseling.

Duties of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Perform full range of supervisory responsibilities for the Bureau.
o Direct the Bureau’s strategic priorities and provide Executive level consult and guidance.
o Direct the Bureau’s workflow, prioritizing and assigning work.
o Evaluating staff’s work product and provide direction as needed.
o Review and approve Bureau Staff’s time and attendance.

• Advises the Director of Human Resources Management of major labor changes, and sets agency strategy to resolve matters collaboratively in partnership with agency management and union partners.

• Proactively identifies potential labor management risks and develops mitigation plans to resolve issues before they expand into larger concerns.

• Designs and delivers training programs for supervisors and managers to ensure discussions with employees are consistent with OPRHP standards and all applicable rules, policy and law.

• Conduct the most difficult and sensitive hearings.

• Direct and review investigations; manage the improvement and quality of investigations.

• Review and update the statewide Labor Relations training module for Executive and Management level staff on Labor Relations policies and procedures.

• Conduct statewide visits to evaluate labor relations programs and recommend appropriate actions as needed.

• Review and evaluate changes in negotiated agreements and advise management on impacts of labor relations programs.

• Participate in special projects as assigned by the Director of Labor Relations, Director of Human Resources, or Director of Personnel.

• Liaison with GOER on a variety of topics.

• Investigate and respond to allegations of Fraud, Waste & Abuse from OPRHP employees in concert with the OPRHP Director of Internal Audit.

• Representing OPRHP management at various administrative hearings, including Improper Labor Practice Hearings, Section 72/73 hearings, as well as NYS Division of Human Rights proceedings.

• Representing management at arbitration proceedings and at statewide and agency level negotiations. Review and evaluate changes in negotiated agreements.

• Represent OPRHP management in the Labor/Management Committee Process, as well as meeting collaborating with union representatives on issues of mutual concern and joint initiatives.

• Serve as management designee for the Statewide Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Develop proposals for funding labor management projects from various work/life committees and assist in their implementation.

Minimum Qualifications Promotion: Either A: One year of service as an Associate Director Human Resources 2 (Labor Relations) or two years of service as a Human Resources Specialist 3 (Labor Relations).

You may also apply if you are eligible for appointment by reinstatement or one of the following qualifications:

52.7 Non-Competitive Promotion (NCP) Qualifications:

To be eligible for NCP, candidates must be in the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation promotion field and meet the promotion qualifications above. If 3 or fewer qualified NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation eligible promotional employees respond to this posting, Civil Service may approve the permanent appointment of one of the qualified employees without further examination.

Note: Non-competitive refers to not competing in an examination; the appointment will be competitive.

Provisional Qualifications:

In the absence of eligible lists with three or more candidates willing to accept a position, a temporary provisional appointment may be considered. For provisional appointment, candidates must meet the promotion qualifications above.

The appointed candidate would have to take, pass and be reachable on the next holding of the examination to be appointed permanently.

52.6 Transfer Qualifications:

At least one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/c service as an M-2/Grade 27 or higher. The service must be in a title that Civil Service has deemed transfer eligible to the position.

Note: The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.

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

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 Jennifer Nicosia

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 ApplyingIf 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.

Please forward your application and resume to Jennifer Nicosia at employment@parks.ny.gov with the subject line “203989 - Associate Director Human Resources 3 (Labor Relations) – Main Office - Albany.” Failure to do so may result in not being considered for the position.

All qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply.

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

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL: 12/16/25

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Agency