Review Vacancy
AgencyChildren & Family Services, Office of
TitleAssociate Director Human Resources 2 LR
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $87818 to $111005 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Minimum Qualifications One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in this title or in a title eligible for 52.6 transfer.
Duties Description Represent the agency in both statewide and agency level negotiations; and direct or participate in labor management committees.
Provide expert advice and assistance to program managers and supervisors in disciplinary matters.
Review and evaluate policies and procedures; and recommend and implement new and revised ones.
Review and evaluate changes in negotiated agreements; and advise management of their impact on the labor relations program.
Supervise lower level professional and clerical staff involved in personnel and labor relations activities.
Schedule and assign work to subordinate staff; and adjust work load to reflect changes. Monitor work progress and review completed work.
Provide advice and consultation to supervisors and managers to ensure proper interpretation and administration of contract provisions and avoid misunderstandings that may lead to employee dissatisfaction and grievances.
Conduct difficult and sensitive hearings and investigations.
Assess labor relations training needs; and develop training materials and curricula regarding employee relations, collective bargaining, contract administration, and employee discipline.
Assist GOER staff in presenting the State’s case at improper practice hearings before the Public Employment Relations Board.
Prepare witnesses for both direct and cross examination at disciplinary arbitration hearings, prepare and present opening statement outlining witness testimony, case evidence, and theory of the case.
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.
Additional duties will be discussed in detail during the interview.
Additional Comments Preferred Qualifications: Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of labor relations as practiced under the provisions of the New York State Civil Service Law and Rules and Regulations, GOER and proven ability to provide leadership to an organization. Strong oral and written skills, interpersonal skills, and computer automation experience preferred.
Travel required 35%
Background Investigation Requirements:
1) All prospective employees will be investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC), which includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee’s employment application, may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information, and may be required to pay any necessary fees.
2) All prospective employees will be screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees will be required to pay any necessary fees.
3) For Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) prospective appointees will be checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. OCFS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. OCFS is committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity. It is the policy of OCFS to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the position for which they are applying or for which they are employed. OCFS does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under title I of the ADA.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name New York State Office of Children and Family Services
Email Address eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov
Address
Street Bureau of Personnel - TMC
52 Washington Street, 231 North
Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should e-mail their resume and letter of interest to eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov You MUST include the Vacancy number of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. In order to qualify you for the position when you have current or prior New York State employment, you may be contacted by OCFS Personnel for your social security number to confirm your employment history.