Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleHuman Resources Specialist 1 or Trainee- Broome
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $48490 to $76218 Annually
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Currently encumber a Human Resource Specialist 1 (formerly Sr Personnel Administrator) or Human Resource Specialist Trainee 1 or 2 position with permanent or contingent permanent status; OR
Must currently be employed by a NYS agency and reachable on a Civil Service list for this title; OR
Must encumber a position in a NYS agency from which a 52.6 transfer to a Human Resources Specialist 1 is appropriate.
The Public Administration Traineeship Transition Program (PATT) and the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) exams are currently used to fill this position. If you do not receive a canvass letter and are interested in the position, please submit resume and Response to Posting Form to appropriate Human Resources Office. Management reserves the right to consider either a transfer or list candidate.
The Search Committee reserves the right to consider only those applications which clearly indicate the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and selection criteria. Information contained in your resume will be used by the committee to determine which candidates will be called for an interview.
Duties Description POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Position will report directly to the Division of Administration Regional Director or as assigned Human Resources Professional. Human Resources Specialists perform and supervise 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 benefits, health and safety, labor relations, evaluations, training, employee counseling, and employee recognition to build and maintain a workforce that is effective in accomplishing OPWDD’s mission and goals within the framework of the merit system.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Under the supervision of the Human Resources Specialist 2, the incumbent will be involved in activities related to that of a Human Resources Office “Generalist”. These activities will ultimately involve all aspects of the Human Resources Office operations including but not limited to the following:
• Recruitment: Identifies staffing needs, confers with Operations Managers, Department Heads, and Program Coordinators to insure timely filling of vacancies; creates internal job postings and/or sends for appropriate lists; schedules and participates in the interview process; processes personnel transactions needed within specific deadlines, and assures all internal and external control agency clearances are met; advertisements; establishes and maintains a working relationship with potential recruitment sources such as colleges, professional and technical organizations, etc.
• Implementation of decentralized examinations.
• Classification: Receives requests for classification for new positions and/or reclassification of current positions. Reviews organizational relationships, conducts job audits, and develops appropriate classification recommendations. Prepares agency classification requests and supporting justifications.
Examinations: Administers decentralized examinations; assures exam materials are kept secured and all candidates are tested and rated fairly and objectively against consistent standards in accordance with Civil Service Law: scores training and experience exam applications; maintains resulting eligible lists; notifies candidates of score and length of eligibility.
• Employee Benefits: May be involved in orientation of newly hired employees providing clear and accurate information regarding their responsibilities, rights/benefits, the organization’s structure, goals, objectives and procedures as well as sources of help and assistance; will be involved in administering the time and attendance rules and pertinent leave programs such as military, educational, probationary, sick leave and the VRWS and Leave Donation Program.
• Employee Relations: Assist in the administration and implementation of the DDSO’s employee relations program. This may involve contract interpretation, grievance response/resolution, investigations, and participation in Labor-Management negotiations, as assigned.
• In all of the above, the incumbent will work in concert with the various control agencies including the Department of Civil Service, Audit and Control, Division of the Budget, OPWDD Central Office, Employee Relations Office and Department of Labor office.
• Other Duties as assigned.
Additional Comments Candidate starts the traineeship at a grade 13 level, advancing to a grade 14 after the successful completion of one year and grade 18 after successful completion of two years. Candidates should have skills for independent organization and multi-tasking. Computer skills and organization are a must. This position requires the ability to drive from one location to another.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Broome DDSOO Human Resources Office
Email Address opwdd.broome.jobs@opwdd.ny.gov
Address
Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit a Response to Posting Form, cover letter and resume by December 13, 2022, to:
Broome DDSO Human Resources Office
249 Glenwood Road
Binghamton, NY 13905
E-Mail: opwdd.broome.jobs@opwdd.ny.gov
Fax: 607-770-0528
Please reference the above EOA # 221213A on all correspondence.
Please note:
If you are employed by state government, you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice.
Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). If an employee believes that he or she needs a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the NYS OPWDD Workforce and Talent Management Central Office (518) 473-9689 or Email at accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.
• For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements will be honored.
• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume/cover letter.
• In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.
OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. OPWDD is committed to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We believe that we are most effective in managing and improving our service system with a diverse team of employees. With such a large workforce, we rely on the collective individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, ideas and talent that our employees bring to their work. This speaks to our culture and is a key part of our successes. As we continuously recruit people for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.