Review Vacancy
AgencyEducation Department, State
TitleHuman Resources Specialist 1, Human Resources Specialist Trainee, Box CFO-422/00756
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $57880 to $71823 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Office of Human Resources Management
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Human Resources Specialist 1.
Eligible List Appointment: Candidates who are reachable on the New York State Education Department’s Public Administration Trainee Transition (PATT) eligible list or the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) eligible list may be considered for appointment. If you are on the Civil Service eligible list for this title, you may receive a canvass letter. You must complete and return it as instructed on the letter.
Section 52.6 Transfer to Human Resources Specialist 1: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a qualifying title allocated at salary grade 16 or higher deemed eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law. For information regarding the transfer options of your current title, please visit the Civil Service Career Mobility Office Website.
Section 52.6 Transfer to Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55 b/c service in a qualifying title allocated at salary grade 11 or higher deemed eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law. For information regarding the transfer options of your current title, please visit the Civil Service Career Mobility Office Website.
Section 70.1 Transfer to Human Resources Specialist 1: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a qualifying title allocated at salary grade 16 or higher deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. For information regarding the transfer options of your current title, please visit the Civil Service Career Mobility Office Website.
Section 70.1 Transfer to Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55 b/c service in a qualifying title allocated at salary grade 11 or higher deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. For information regarding the transfer options of your current title, please visit the Civil Service Career Mobility Office Website.
Section 70.4 Transfer: Candidates may be eligible for nomination for Section 70.4 transfer to Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1 if they possess a bachelor’s degree AND have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-11 or higher AND have standing on the Public Administration Trainee Transition (PATT) eligible list or the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) eligible list.
Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Human Resource Management (OHRM) is seeking candidates for a Human Resources Specialist 1 position in the Bureau of Labor Relations. Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Labor Relations, the incumbent will assist in the administration and maintenance of the labor relations program by administering the employee discipline and grievance procedures, participating in labor management meetings, and providing technical assistance to employees and managers regarding the negotiated contracts. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Serve as a management representative on agency labor/management subcommittees;
• Advise supervisory staff regarding the review and response to Step 1 grievances;
• Conduct Step 2 hearings for less complex grievances and draft related decisions;
• Conduct investigations of employee misconduct;
• Investigate workplace violence complaints;
• Consult with, and provide advice to, managers and supervisors regarding the proper interpretation and administration of the State’s collective bargaining agreements with PEF, CSEA, NYSCOPBA and Council 82;
• Conduct disciplinary interrogations, prepare notices of discipline, and represent the agency’s interests during settlement discussions and resolution conferences;
• Advise supervisors regarding performance management and the performance evaluation process;
• Represent the agency’s position at performance evaluation appeal hearings;
• Represent the agency’s position at expedited arbitration hearings for CSEA;
• Offer testimony at disciplinary arbitration hearings and expedited hearings;
• Conduct pre-termination hearings pursuant to Section 73 of the NYS Civil Service Law;
• Collect and analyze information to assess the need for referrals to Employee Health Services (EHS);
• Assist with the representation of NYSED’s position at appeal hearings conducted pursuant to Sections 71 and 72 of the NYS Civil Service Law; and
• Assist in the development and delivery of training to NYSED staff on specific components of labor relations such as those related to employee organizational leave, counseling, and progressive discipline.
Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a contingent permanent appointment. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Applicants should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of degree will be required for all candidates at the time of interview.
The salary listed above applies to candidates appointed to Human Resources Specialist 1, salary grade 18. The hiring rate for candidates appointed to Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1 starts at $46,117 and, for current NYS employees, is based on the candidate’s salary at the time of hire. Candidates appointed at the trainee level will be required to successfully complete the traineeship in order to advance to the journey level title and salary.
*Leads to a maximum salary of $71,823 based on annual performance advances.
APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by June 11, 2019 to jobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (CFO-422/00756) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Office of Human Resources Management
Address
Street NYS Education Department
89 Washington Avenue, OHRM, Room 528 EB
Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by June 11, 2019 to jobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (CFO-422/00756) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.