NY HELPYes

AgencyGeneral Services, Office of

TitleHuman Resources Specialist 1 (HELPS) VID 175382

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $55005 to $80860 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

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

County Albany

Street Address Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12242

Duties Description The incumbent will carry out the full range of personnel services for the Office of General Services and its Hosted Agencies.
Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Research, plan, and prepare classification, examination, recruitment, and personnel activities for assigned OGS programs and/or Hosted Agencies.
• Submit completed transactions for all personnel actions including but not limited to appointments and separations.
• Advise agency employees and program management on advancement options and career mobility options.
• Participate in examination planning and development activities.
• Provide guidance and assistance to business units regarding recruitment, appointment, promotion, transfer, status, and/or salary of employees.
• Ensure all activities are consistent with the laws, rules, regulations and policies of the Department of Civil Service, the Office of Employee Relations, and the negotiated agreements between employee unions and the State.
• Serve on workgroups and committees for OGS and Hosted Agencies.
• Establish and maintain close working relationships with staff members of operating divisions with assigned hosted agencies, Department of Civil Service, and other State agencies.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS) * and applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications to be considered for this position:

This title includes a traineeship opportunity, and applicants will be appointed to the appropriate level** based on their experience and education.

Required experience: Professional human resources experience.
Master's and higher-level degrees will substitute for one year of required experience.

**Human Resources Specialist level requirements:
• Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1 (equated to SG-14): bachelor or higher degree.
• Human Resources Specialist Trainee 2 (equated to SG-16): bachelor or higher degree and one year of required experience.
• Human Resources Specialist 1, SG-18: bachelor or higher degree and two years of required experience.

Applicants may also be appointed to this position if currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title OR are a current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service in a position allocated to a Grade 11 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 52.6, 70.1 or 70.4 of the Civil Service Law.

Individuals who possess a bachelor’s degree or higher AND have 55b/c eligibility are encouraged to apply. If applying using your 55b/c status, please provide a copy of your current 55b/c eligibility letter.

For additional information regarding 55b/c and/or how to apply please visit the Civil Service webpage https://www.cs.ny.gov/rp55/.

PCO Candidates: Individuals with a score of 100 or above on the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) eligible list are encouraged to apply.

Successful completion of a two-year traineeship leads to appointment as a Human Resources Specialist 1, SG-18.

Additional Comments *There is no examination required for appointment to a NY HELPS position. Candidates hired via NY HELPS will be appointed on a permanent non-competitive basis and will begin a probationary period.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected that NY HELPS employees will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to take an exam. Employees will then be afforded with all the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

The Office of General Services (OGS) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants from all communities to apply.

For a full version of OGS’s EEO/AA statement and benefits joining Team #OneOGS, please visit http://www.ogs.ny.gov/employment.

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

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

Name Human Resources/EP

Telephone 518-473-5282

Fax 518-486-1631

Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM

31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12242

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a cover letter and resume detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.