Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitleHuman Resources Specialist 3 (Labor Relations) - Main Office, Albany
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $93659 to $118388 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Duties Description Under the general direction of the Director of Employee 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:
• Supervises lower-level professional 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.
• 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.
• Participates in labor management meetings and prepares labor management agreements, when appropriate.
• Serves as a liaison with the New York State Office of Employee Relations regarding questions concerning contract interpretation and other related issues.
• Hears grievances at second step and prepares written decisions.
• Conducts investigations into allegations of misconduct.
• Conducts interrogations and witness interviews of employees, when necessary.
• 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.
• Creates, reviews and presents 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 To be considered for permanent appointment, candidates must be reachable on the current Civil Service eligible list or be eligible for reassignment, transfer, non-competitive promotion (NCP), or reinstatement in accordance with Civil Service Law.
Permanent Appointment via 52.7 Non-Competitive Promotion (NCP):
In accordance with Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law, this notice advises all employees of the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) of its intention to conduct non-competitive promotion examination for the position: Human Resources Specialist 3 (Labor Relations).
To be eligible for NCP, candidates must be in the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation promotion field and have at least one (1) year of permanent competitive, or permanent non-competitive 55-b/c qualifying service as a Human Resources Specialist 2 (Labor Relations). If three (3) or fewer qualified NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation employees respond to this posting, Civil Service may approve the permanent appointment of one of the qualified employees without further examination.
Nominees must not have failed the two (2) most recent examinations for promotion to the title for which they are nominated.
Note: Non-competitive refers to not competing in an examination; the appointment will be competitive.
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, 4, 2026 and submitted via email to employment@parks.ny.gov. You must include “Vacancy ID #214310 – HRS 3 (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.