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AgencyInformation Technology Services, Office of

TitleHuman Resources Specialist 2 (Labor Relations), Ref. #16860LR

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary Grade23

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $73362 to $91658 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

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? No

County Albany

Street Address Empire State Plaza

Swan Street Bldg., Core 4, 1st Floor

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12220

Minimum Qualifications Open to NYS employees with one year of permanent competitive service as an Human Resources Specialist 2 (Labor Relations)/Agency Labor Relations Representative 1, G-23; OR in a title at SG-21 or above deemed administrative under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.

Note: If you are on the examination eligible list for the position title in this location, you do not need to respond to this posting unless you are also eligible for appointment by one of the qualifications listed above. Candidates must be reachable on the current eligible list certification for this title in order to be list appointed. Please respond to all eligible list canvasses received.

Preferred Qualifications: Preferred candidates will have previous or current experience in Labor Relations, and demonstrate excellent communication skills, the ability to handle difficult situations and exercise sound judgment.

Duties Description The Human Resources Specialist 2 (Labor Relations) will assist with planning and developing the NYS Office of Information Technology Services Employee Relations program. Duties may include:
• Implement collective bargaining agreements; inform negotiation discussions; review and evaluate changes in negotiated agreements; and advise management of their impact on the employee relations program.
• Participate in PEF and CSEA agency-level labor-management meetings and health and safety meetings.
• Provide advice and assistance to employees in the interpretation and administration of contract provisions and counseling/disciplinary matters. Draft counseling memos and Notices of Discipline.
• Liaise with GOER and Civil Service as needed. Administer grievance responses, work with Personnel Unit on Out-of-Title or other-related grievances.
• Review and evaluate policies and procedures; ensure alignment with ITS Work Rules; and recommend and implement revisions, as needed.
• In collaboration with ITS Division of Legal Affairs, prepare and conduct interrogations and investigations, and prepare memos, notices, and other communications.
• In collaboration with ITS Division of Legal Affairs, prepare witnesses for both direct and cross examination at disciplinary arbitration hearings, and conduct both direct and cross examination of witnesses at disciplinary arbitration hearings.
• In collaboration with ITS Division of Legal Affairs, prepare and present opening statement outlining witness testimony, case evidence, and theory of the case at disciplinary arbitration hearings.
• In collaboration with ITS Division of Legal Affairs, deliver closing argument summarizing major points of State’s case or draft written brief summarizing main arguments and presenting persuasive discussion of management’s case at disciplinary arbitration hearings.
• Act as liaison with ITS Division of Legal Affairs on issues involving employee relations activity, including litigation involving disciplinary action, improper practice claims, internal complaints, investigations or grievance determinations, and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Division of Human Rights complaints.
• Recommend pro-active Health and Safety actions
• Administer statutory leave provisions of Civil Service Law section 72, 72.5 and 73
• Manage the ITS fingerprinting and background check process, liaise with the New York State Police. Oversee related tracking, research and communications.
• Collaborate with the ITS Personnel and Training Offices to identify, develop and implement employee relations training to the agency.
• Perform additional duties as requested, including projects in support of the strategic plan.
• Perform full range of supervisory responsibilities including scheduling, assigning, monitoring and reviewing work.

Additional Comments Some positions may require fingerprinting. Selected candidates who are new or returning to NYS service may be required to pay for fingerprinting fees.

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

Name Louise C. Nails

Telephone 518-473-0398

Fax 518-402-4924

Email Address HR.Recruitment@its.ny.gov

Address

Street Empire State Plaza

PO Box 2062

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12220

Notes on ApplyingTo apply, please send a cover letter and resume to the attention of Louise C. Nails, no later than March 31, 2019, and indicate that you are applying for Human Resources Specialist 2 (Labor Relations), Ref# 16860LR. In your cover letter, please clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications as stated above and describe relevant experience for this position. Your Social Security number may be required in order to confirm your eligibility.