Review Vacancy
AgencyCivil Service, Department of
TitleDirector of Staffing Services
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $147758 to $185851 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Minimum Qualifications 52.6 TRANSFER QUALIFICATIONS:
One year of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55 B/C service allocated to a SG 33/M-5 or higher eligible for transfer and determined to be administrative by Civil Service.
Note: Consecutive transfers cannot result in an increase of more than one M-grade or two salary grades.
For transfers, a list of approved titles is available through Civil Service GOT-IT athttps://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/.
NON COMPETITVE PROMOTON (NCP) QUALIFICATIONS:
The Department of Civil Service is considering making a request to the Department of Civil Service to hold a non-competitive promotion examination for the above title in accordance with Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law if three or fewer interested promotional candidates respond to this notice. Before submitting such a request, we must ascertain if anyone meeting the minimum qualifications is interested in competing in a promotional examination for the above title and if they would accept appointment if offered. To qualify, you must be a current Department of Civil Service employee. If certified by Civil Service, mandatory reemployment list candidates must be considered first for appointment to this title. Please note this will be a competitive appointment. The term non-competitive refers to the appointed candidate not needing to compete in the next holding of the examination.
The minimum qualifications for NCP appointment are:
One year of permanent, contingent permanent, or 55 B/C service as an Assistant Director Staffing Services.
PROVISIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Since there is no current eligible list for the Director, Staffing Services, the Department may elect to make a provisional appointment to this position rather than a permanent appointment. If a provisional appointment is made, the appointed candidate will be required to compete in the next holding of the Director, Staffing Service exam and be reachable for appointment from the newly established eligible list.
The minimum qualifications for Provisional appointment are:
One year of permanent, contingent permanent, or 55 B/C service as an Assistant Director Staffing Services.
Duties Description The Staffing Services Division is responsible for assisting State agencies with staffing New York State partner agencies. To better serve our partner agencies and make examinations more accessible and convenient for all, the Department is implementing a new examination model known as continuous recruitment testing that will offer testing on a continuous basis with examinations held via a hybrid of online training and experience exams, multiple-choice exams via remote proctoring (online), and in state operated computer-based testing centers and this position will help play an important role in ensuring the success of this new approach to examinations.
Reporting to the Deputy Commissioner for Merit System Operations, the Director of Staffing Services is responsible for assisting New York State agencies with staffing the state service. Duties associated with this include but are not limited to the following:
• Providing guidance and support to Staffing Services Division Assistant Director’s on the day-to-day management of the Staffing Services Division.
• Guiding Division leadership on the development, implementation, and communication of staffing policies, practices, and programs affecting agencies, employees, and jobseekers.
• Providing guidance and leadership on the Division’s activities to design, implement, and support the Department of Civil Service modernization initiatives.
• Representing the Department and Division on high profile workforce assignments involving client agencies, Division of the Budget, Governor’s Office of Employee Relations, and the Executive Chamber; and at meetings, conferences, seminars, and other events related to the Department’s mission.
• Ensuring staff are providing merit-based advice and technical guidance to State agencies based on Civil Service Law, policy, and practices.
• Collaborating with the other core merit system Divisions and Counsel’s Office to develop and draft Departmental legislative proposals and review other legislative proposals that may impact the Department.
• Reviewing recommendations to the Civil Service Commission on requests for reinstatement of employees, retroactive appointments, and reemployment of retirees.
• Overseeing staff of the Career Mobility Office in managing continuity of employment efforts for employees impacted by workforce realignments through consolidation, merger, or transfer of function.
• Overseeing staff in the provision of professional development opportunities and training to agency Human Resource Professionals through the New York State Civil Service Institute.
• Overseeing the administration of specialized employment programs, including the Professional Career Opportunities Program, New New York Leaders: Student Internship Program, and the Veterans Temporary Hiring Program.
• Overseeing New York State’s Attendance and Leave staff in the provision of technical assistance to employees and agencies on attendance and leave rules and provisions in negotiated agreements.
Additional Comments Please note workday hours can be 8:00am – 4:00pm, 8:30am -4:30pm, or 9:00am – 5:00pm.
#TeamCivilService is growing and is looking for motivated, forward-thinking employees to join our team to build a dynamic workforce. The Department of Civil Service is undertaking several initiatives to transform the way the agency delivers services to our partner agencies and to the public, and we are excited to be adding new members to the team. In addition to joining a growing team and agency, employees will also receive a comprehensive benefits package.
The Department of Civil Service is the central personnel agency for the Executive Branch of New York State government, serving approximately 150,000 employees. Our mission is to build tomorrow's workforce today by promoting a diverse, inclusive, and talented workforce. We lead and deliver world-class workforce management strategies by providing innovative solutions based on merit, fitness, and equality of opportunity.
Among its duties, the Department:
• Partners with State agencies to offer workforce recruitment and placement services, including developing minimum qualifications, classifying positions, developing civil service examinations, and administering performance assessment tests.
• Administers the New York State Health Insurance Program (https://www.cs.ny.gov/nyship/), one of the largest public employer health insurance programs in the nation, serving more than 1.2 million lives.
• Assists municipal agencies with civil service administration of more than 360,000 local government employees.
• Oversees the Governor's Program to Hire Individuals and Veterans with Disabilities (https://www.cs.ny.gov/rp55/) to place individuals with disabilities in State jobs and the New New York Leaders Initiative Student Intern Program. (https://nysinternships.cs.ny.gov/nnyl/)
NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: DCS employees may be approved for a maximum of 50% telecommuting, however, they are required to apply and obtain approval through management in accordance with DCS Telecommuting Program Guidelines.
The Department of Civil Service is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other category protected by law.
We are happy to provide reasonable and religious accommodations during the hiring process for those in need. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please send a request to YourFutureBeginsHere@cs.ny.gov
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address YourFutureBeginsHere@cs.ny.gov
Address
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Notes on ApplyingIf you are interested and meet the minimum qualifications above, email your cover letter, and resume to YourFutureBeginsHere@cs.ny.gov. Please include the Title and Vacancy ID# you are applying for in the subject line of your email.