Review Vacancy
AgencyCivil Service, Department of
TitleHuman Resources Specialist 1 or Trainee 1 or 2 (Municipal Assistance)
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $56655 to $83286 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Duties Description The Municipal Services Division provides technical advice and assistance to 95 local civil service agencies on the full range of civil service activities as required by Civil Service Law. Division staff also support the Commission in its review of local rulemaking proposals and analysis of section 211 waiver requests. This position will play an important role in working with local civil service agencies throughout New York State as they strive to hire public servants into key roles in local government.
The Human Resources Specialist 1 or Trainee 1 or 2 (Municipal Assistance) duties in the Municipal Services Division will include but are not limited to the following:
• Provide exceptional customer service to local government employees who may need assistance writing job descriptions, developing minimum qualifications for a job in local government or help them determine if a position belongs in the competitive class and needs to be tested through a civil service examination or can be filled by another method.
• Prepare detailed analyses of requests submitted to the New York State Commission or regarding actions directed by the New York State Commission and their results.
• Review transactions such as voluntary transfers, non-competitive promotions or reinstatements and provide advice and guidance to the local government agency requesting assistance.
• Evaluate problems being faced by local civil service agencies and provide them with options to help them resolve their issues.
• Get to know all of New York State when visiting local civil service agencies to review their operations and provide training.
• Present training programs for local government officials about the civil service system in New York State, both virtually and in-person.
• Support the work of the Testing Services Division by answering questions about test administration policies and procedures from local government officials, the public, and elected officials.
• Analyze annual reports submitted by local civil service agencies to identify areas of strength and areas of weakness and in need of technical advice or assistance.
• Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing with internal and external customers.
• Use their organizational and project management skills to help move the Division’s and Department’s modernization projects forward.
• Conduct field visits to local civil service agencies. The field visits may focus on formal training, auditing, or providing technical advice and assistance to agency staff.
• Travel by automobile throughout New York State to visit local government agencies and to provide training programs up to 20% of the time.
Minimum Qualifications NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (NY HELPS):
Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1 (Municipal Assistance):
Four years of experience providing consultation and technical assistance to government officials on human resources compliance issues including laws, rules, and regulations.
An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.
Human Resources Specialist Trainee 2 (Municipal Assistance):
Five years of experience providing consultation and technical assistance to government officials on human resources compliance issues including laws, rules, and regulations.
An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.
Human Resources Specialist 1 (Municipal Assistance) – Full Level:
Six years of experience providing consultation and technical assistance to government officials on human resources compliance issues including laws, rules, and regulations.
An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.
REASSIGNMENT QUALIFICATIONS:
Current Department of Civil Service employees with one year of permanent, contingent permanent, or 55 B/C service as a Human Resources Specialist 1 (Municipal Assistance); if less than one year, you must be currently reachable on the PATT or PCO eligible list for the Albany location.
COMPETITIVE QUALIFICATIONS:
You must be reachable on the current eligible list or eligible for transfer.
70.1 TRANSFER QUALIFICATIONS:
One year of permanent, contingent permanent, or 55 B/C service in a title eligible for transfer and determined to be similar by Civil Service.
52.6 TRANSFER QUALIFICATIONS:
One year of permanent, contingent permanent, or 55 B/C service in a title eligible for transfer and determined to be similar by Civil Service.
For transfers, a list of approved titles is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/.
SUBSEQUENT 55B/C QUALIFICATIONS:
A subsequent 55 B/C appointment may be considered if you have one year of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55 B/C service in an eligible position allocated to Grade 12. To be considered, you must provide a copy of your letter of eligibility with your response.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Customer service and/or project management experience is a plus.
• Master’s degree in public administration or public policy.
• OR a bachelor’s or master’s degree in business or marketing is preferred.
It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.
Additional Comments #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
Street Empire State Plaza, Agency Building #1
Floor #10 Office of Human Resources and Administrative Planning
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.