Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitleHuman Resources Specialist 2 (Labor Relations) - Main Office, Albany
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $84246 to $105255 Annually
Duties Description Under the direction of a Human Resources Specialist 3 (Labor Relations), the selected candidate will be an integral part of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation’s (OPRHP) Employee Relations Program including grievance and discipline administration, contract interpretation, and participation in labor management committees. Duties include:
• May supervise lower-level professional labor relations and clerical staff.
• Under the guidance of higher-level labor relations staff, advises program and regional supervisors and managers on the progressive discipline process to avoid escalation, ensuring all issues are resolved at the lowest possible level.
• Under the guidance of higher-level labor relations staff, provides advice and consultation to program and regional supervisors and managers to ensure proper interpretation and administration of contract provisions and to avoid misunderstandings that may lead to employee dissatisfaction and grievances.
• Develops and maintains a dialogue with union leadership and representatives, agency leadership and managers to foster a cooperative labor management environment.
• Attend and participate in labor management meetings and assist in the preparation of labor management agreements, as appropriate.
• Serves as a liaison with the New York State Office of Employee Relations regarding questions concerning contract interpretation and other related issues.
• Under the guidance of higher-level labor relations staff, hears grievances at second step and prepares written decisions.
• Conducts investigations into allegations of misconduct.
• Conducts interrogations and witness interviews of employees, when necessary.
• Under the guidance of higher-level labor relations staff, serves as agency advocate for Expedited Arbitration meetings (CSEA), Time and Attendance hearings (CSEA) and for full arbitration hearings for all negotiating units.
• Advises supervisors and managers in the performance evaluation process.
• Assists in the creation, review and presentation of training materials and curricula regarding employee relations, collective bargaining, contract administration and employee discipline issues.
• Oversees and administers the Agency’s Commercial Driver’s Licensing (CDL) Program to ensure compliance with Federal mandates.
• May perform other duties as related to the direction of the Employee Relations unit.
Minimum Qualifications Promotion: One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Human Resources Specialist 1 (Labor Relations) or Human Resources Specialist 1 and reachable for appointment on the current Civil Service Human Resources Specialist 2 (Labor Relations) eligible list.
You may also apply if you are eligible for appointment by Reinstatement or one of the following qualifications:
Provisional Qualifications:
In the absence of a viable eligible list with three or more candidates willing to accept appointment a provisional appointment may be considered. For a provisional appointment candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Human Resources Specialist 1 (Labor Relations) or Human Resources Specialist 1. The appointed candidate must take, pass and be reachable on the next holding of the examination to be appointed permanently.
52.6 Transfer Qualifications:
At least one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Grade 21 or higher title that is deemed appropriate for 52.6 transfer.
Note: The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.
A comprehensive list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/.
Subsequent 55-b/c Qualifications:
A subsequent 55-b/c appointment may be considered if the promotion list for the title is exhausted and the candidate has at least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service and has a current Civil Service 55-b/c letter of eligibility.
Additional Comments If you have previous or current employment at a NYS agency, to be considered for this position, a review of your state history is needed. Please provide the last four digits of your social security number in your email response or on your resume. If you are not comfortable providing this information in your response, a representative from our office may contact you.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address employment@parks.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
625 Broadway
Notes on ApplyingAll candidates must submit a written resume and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. These documents must be received by May 21, 2025 and submitted via email to employment@parks.ny.gov. You must include “Vacancy ID #187485 - HRS 2 (LR) – MO - Albany” in the subject line of your email. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for the position.
It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.
New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.