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AgencyCivil Service, Department of

TitleHuman Resources Specialist 4 Staffing

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary Grade662

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $103870 to $131298 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class 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 Empire State Plaza

Building 1

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12239

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.

There is currently one anticipated vacancy to be filled with this posting, in the Bureau of Merit System Administration, managing a Line Section team.

Reporting to the Manager, Staffing Services, the Human Resources Specialist 4 (Staffing) will include but are not limited to the following:

Within the Bureau of Merit System Administration, managing a Line Section team:

• Direct and manage the workload of a line sub section;

• Oversee and supervise staff and monitor and assist assigned agencies with merit system administration, including: examination planning, development and implementation; candidate recruitment; payroll transition processing; workforce mobility and retention; and interpretation of Civil Service Law, Rules and Regulations, and policies;

• Provide advice to management and the Civil Service Commission in such matters as reinstatement, new missions, jurisdictional classification, and appeals of Departmental actions;

• Train and develop staff of the Section and Division; and

• Address high-level, sensitive, and controversial issues, and respond to inquiries and complaints from agencies, candidates, unions and public about the Civil Service system and the Department’s actions and policies.

Minimum Qualifications 52.6 TRANSFER QUALIFICATIONS:
One year of permanent, contingent permanent, or 55 B/C service allocated to a Grade M-1 or higher eligible for transfer and determined to be administrative by Civil Service.

PROVISIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Based on the results of the canvass of the current eligible list for the Human Resources Specialist 4 (Staffing), List No. 38-789, the Department may elect to make a provisional appointment to this position should the eligible list have less than 3 candidates interested. If a provisional appointment is made, the appointed candidate will be required to compete in the next holding of the Human Resources Specialist 4 Staffing 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 a Human Resources Specialist 2 (Staffing), Human Resources Specialist 2 (Attendance and Leave), or Human Resources Specialist 3 (Appointments).


55 B/C QUALIFICATIONS:
Current permanent non-competitive state employees certified eligible for the 55 B/C program under the Governor's Program to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities pursuant to Section 55 B/C of the Civil Service Law will also be considered. To be considered, you must provide a copy of your letter of eligibility with your response.


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.

Name Caroline Bearor

Telephone 5184734306

Fax

Email Address YourFutureBeginsHere@cs.ny.gov

Address

Street Empire State Plaza

Building 1

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12239

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.