Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyHealth, Department of - Veterans Home at Montrose

TitleHuman Resources Specialist 1 (NY HELPS) - 91227

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $60655 to $87286 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Westchester

Street Address DOH/NYS Veterans Home at Montrose

2090 Albany Post Road

City Montrose

StateNY

Zip Code10548

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Human Resources Specialist (HRS) 1 will perform the following duties at the NYS Veterans Home at Montrose Human Resources Office: Review and prepare requests for new positions and increases in minimum hiring rates; participate in recruitment opportunities such as creating and evaluating responses to posting for positions; and attending job fairs or recruitment events and facilitating hiring events. The HRS 1 will also correspond with potential applicants about job opportunities; onboard new hires; prepare employment transactions in accordance with Civil Service Law; and oversee the administration of leave and benefits.

Minimum Qualifications Transfer: Current NYS employee with one (1) year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service in a title at or above SG-16 and eligible for transfer to Human Resources Specialist 1 (SG-18) under Sections 70.1 or 52.6 of the NYS Civil Service Law OR a current NYS employee with one (1) year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service in a title at or above SG-11 and eligible for transfer to Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1 or Trainee 2 under Sections 70.1 or 52.6 of the NYS Civil Service Law.

NY HELPS Non-competitive minimum qualifications:
Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1: Candidates must have four years of experience performing and supervising the performance of various human resources activities such as staffing services, which consist of recruitment, examination, and placement activities; position classification and compensation; and employee services such as employee benefit, health and safety, employee counseling, and employee recognition.

Human Resources Specialist Trainee 2: Candidates must have five years of experience performing and supervising the performance of various human resources activities such as staffing services, which consist of recruitment, examination, and placement activities; position classification and compensation; and employee services such as employee benefit, health and safety, employee counseling, and employee recognition.

Human Resources Specialist 1: Candidates must have six years of experience performing and supervising the performance of various human resources activities such as staffing services, which consist of recruitment, examination, and placement activities; position classification and compensation; and employee services such as employee benefit, health and safety, employee counseling, and employee recognition.

*Substitution: An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will have experience in human resources functions along with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Additional Comments When reviewing qualifications, omissions and vagueness cannot be interpreted in the candidate’s favor. Candidates are responsible for providing accurate and clear descriptions of their experience demonstrating how they meet the minimum qualifications.

One permanent, competitive, or non-competitive via HELPS appointment.

Transfer candidates may be asked for their Social Security Number to verify your transfer eligibility. For more information on transfer types, transfer eligibility criteria, and the current transfer determinants for your title, visit the following website: https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-search/index.cfm

Degrees awarded from educational institutions outside of the United States, or its territories must be independently verified for equivalency. Please see https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm for additional information.

Two-year traineeship leading to Human Resources Specialist 1, Salary Grade 18, is in effect. Appointment may be made at either the Trainee 1 or Trainee 2 level (equated to Grades 14 or 16), or Human Resources Specialist 1 - Salary Grade 18, depending on the qualifications of the candidate. Candidates hired at the trainee level will be advanced to the full performance Human Resources Specialist 1 SG-18 following successful completion of the traineeship.

The posted salary range ($60,655 - $87,286) includes $4,000 of Downstate Adjustment.

This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required.

We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...

The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email doh.sm.Reasonable.Accommodation@health.ny.gov to make a request.

The NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate of the position (beginning of the salary range). Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations, and negotiated union contracts.

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

How to Apply

Name Veterans Home at Montrose - Nisha Tom

Telephone 914-788-6062

Fax 914-788-6141

Email Address montrose.hr@nysvets.org

Address

Street NYS Veterans Home at Montrose

2090 Albany Post Road

City Montrose

State NY

Zip Code 10548

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to Montrose.hr@nysvets.org, with Reference Human Resource Specialist 1/91227 included in the subject line or by mail to the Veterans Home at Montrose, 2090 Albany Post Rd. Montrose , NY 10548 , or by fax to (914) 788 6141. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.