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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 01/16/20

Applications Due02/21/20

Vacancy ID78071

AgencyFinancial Services, Department of

TitleHuman Resources Specialist 2

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary Grade23

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $74829 to $93491 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address One Commerce Plaza

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12257

Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in HR systems, such as NYSTEP, HRIS, ELMS and the Microsoft Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Leadership and mentoring abilities, and commitment to teamwork.
• Organizational and multi-tasking skills, with attention to detail, in addition to interpersonal and communication skills.
• High degree of professionalism, confidentiality, strong work ethic and customer service focus.

Appointment method:

List Appointment: Candidates must be reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for 38-201.

Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive service in a title eligible for transfer via Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law. Information regarding transfer eligibility may be available on the Civil Service Career Mobility Office website at http://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/.

Please Note that under Civil Service Law, an employee cannot have two consecutive upward 70.1 or 52.6 transfers without an intervening eligible list appointment if such transfers would exceed two salary grades.

Duties Description The Department of Financial Services (DFS) is seeking candidates for the position of Human Resources Specialist 2 in the Office of Human Resources Management located in Albany. The Office of Human Resources Management provides personnel services, staff development, labor relations and employee benefits to staff in various diverse program areas of the Department of Financial Services.

• Serves as point of contact for DFS staff members regarding the Civil Service Merit System;
• Assists and supports the planning and evaluation of the agency’s personnel program;
• Develops and maintains relationships with business unit designees to assess recruitment needs;
• Evaluates recruitment effectiveness through review and analytical input and feedback;
• Reviews status of eligible lists, examination schedules, and existing and anticipated staff requirements to identify critical examination considerations. Confers with agency program managers and Department of Civil Service representatives on possible actions, such as recruitment or accelerated examinations, to resolve critical needs;
• Supervises the canvass of eligible lists and arranges for appropriate program supervisory participation in employment interviews;
• Prepares and/or supervises the preparation of agency classification requests and justification. Confers with program staff, Department of Civil Service, and Division of the Budget representatives to further explain and support classification proposals;
• Reviews and evaluates policies and procedures and work processes; and recommends and implements new and revised ones;
• Assists the Human Resources Director with projects related to advancing the agenda for DFS, as assigned;
• Schedules and assigns work to subordinate staff; and adjusts workload to reflect changes. Monitors work progress and reviews completed work; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Comments Appointment to this position is pending Division of Budget approval to fill.

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

Name Ryan Taratus

Telephone

Fax (518) 402-5071

Email Address ryan.taratus@dfs.ny.gov

Address

Street 99 Washington Avenue, Suite 301

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12257

 

Notes on ApplyingTo Apply: Interested qualified candidates must submit a resume and letter of interest no later than February 21, 2020 to the email address listed below. Please include the Box # (Box 00710) in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. Email submissions are preferred.

Ryan Taratus
Box 00710
New York State Department of Financial Services
Office of Human Resources Management
99 Washington Avenue, Suite 301
Albany, NY 12257
Email: ryan.taratus@dfs.ny.gov
Fax: (518) 402-5071

All candidates that apply may not be scheduled for an interview

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Department of Financial Services is required to provide reasonable accommodation for known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant with a disability if an accommodation would enable the applicant to perform the essential functions of the job. If the accommodation would constitute an undue hardship on the operations of the agency, the agency is not required to provide it.

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