Position Information

NY HELPSNo

55-b/c EligibleNo

AgencyChildren & Family Services, Office of

TitleHuman Resources Specialist 2 - Labor Relations

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary Grade23

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $90678 to $113292 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

InternshipNo

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Rensselaer

Street Address Capital View Office Park - Bureau of Labor Relations

52 Washington Street

City Rensselaer

StateNY

Zip Code12144

Job Specifics

Duties Description The incumbent of this position will be assigned various OCFS programs and will handle:
•All Discipline processes including an analysis of investigation materials;
•Reviewing that analysis and recommending penalties and any other administrative actions;
•Presenting proposed actions to agency management for final determinations;
•Preparing for and presenting cases at expedited arbitration and full Article 33 arbitration hearings;
•Processing all Article 34 employee disciplinary grievances;
•Coordinating with the Governor's Office of Employee Relations for any Step 3 and Step 4 grievances;
•Process case close-outs;
•Responding to and facilitating all meetings and hearings related to Improper Practice Charges with OER attorneys in front of the Public Employee’s Relation Board;
•Interpreting contracts and support programs and managers to ensure compliance;
•Providing guidance, support and direction to assigned program/facility supervisors and managers on a continual basis;
Additional duties may be discussed during the interview.

Minimum Qualifications One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in this title or in a title eligible for 52.6 transfer under the Civil Service Law.
*Please note that under Civil Service Law, an employee cannot have two consecutive upward 70.1 or 52.6 transfers without an intervening eligible list appointment if such transfer would exceed two salary grades.

Additional Comments PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to work independently, and collaboratively with others
- Ability to handle multiple and shifting priorities, with attention to detail
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities
- Ability to initiate and maintain relationships across diverse stakeholders
- High degree of professionalism, confidentiality, and strong work ethic

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
Telecommuting options may be available and will be discussed during the interview.

Travel, including overnight travel may be required.

Free parking.


Background Investigation Requirements:

1) All prospective employees will be investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC), which includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee’s employment application, may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information and may be required to pay any necessary fees.

2) All prospective employees will be screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees will be required to pay any necessary fees.

The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is an equal opportunity employer. OCFS does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status, or status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We devote special attention to dismantling racial injustice and recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We are committed to the diversity of our staff and encourage applicants from marginalized communities to apply. In furtherance of Executive Order 31 and OCFS’s mission to have a diverse workforce, all people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All applicants must be dedicated to working in and sustaining an environment of inclusion that affirms and celebrates the backgrounds, learned, and lived expertise, whole identities, and individual perspectives of our staff. Applicants of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.

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

How to Apply

Name New York State Office of Children and Family Services

Telephone 518-473-7936

Fax 518-473-6122

Email Address eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov

Address

Street Bureau of Personnel

52 Washington Street, 231 North

City Rensselaer

State NY

Zip Code 12144

 

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should e-mail their resume and letter of interest to eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov You MUST include the Vacancy number of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. In order to qualify you for the position when you have current or prior New York State employment, you may be contacted by OCFS Personnel for your social security number to confirm your employment history.