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AgencyFinancial Services, Department of

TitleHuman Resources Specialist 3 (Labor Relations)

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary Grade661

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $82383 to $104135 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 30%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County New York

Street Address 99 Washinton Avenue, Suite 301

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12257

Minimum Qualifications Appointment method:

List Appointment: Candidates must be reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for Human Resources 3 (Labor Relations) list #38-203.

Transfer: Must be in a title eligible to 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 52.6 transfers without an intervening eligible list appointment, if such transfers would result in an increase of more than two salary grades.

Duties Description The Department of Financial Services seeks applicants for the position of Human Resources Specialist 3 (Labor Relations) in the Human Resources Management office located in Albany. The Human Resources Management office provides personnel services, staff development, labor relations and employee benefits to staff in various diverse program areas of the Department of Financial Services.

The incumbent will assist in the administration of and supervise staff in the performance of duties related to performance management, labor relations, and advising program staff on personnel matters.

Additional duties of this position will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Exercises frequent oral and written communications with program managers, agency administrators, employees at all levels, and others to identify and resolve various existing or potential human resources problems;

• Provides 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;

• Reviews and evaluates changes in negotiated agreements; and advises management of their impact on the labor relations program;

• Provides information concerning policies, procedures and interpretation and administration of various contract provisions to program managers and supervisors;

• Reviews and evaluates policies and procedures; and recommends and implements new and revised ones;

• Schedules and conducts grievance meetings at Step 1 and Step 2. Obtains all the necessary information to either resolve the grievance or write a complete decision. Identifies and reports to the Director any significant issues. Acts as agency liaison to GOER at Step 3 and beyond to provide additional information, as necessary;

• Conducts investigations into potential employee misconduct, which may involve interviewing witnesses, conducting interrogations, and reviewing pertinent evidence in order to make a recommendation regarding administrative action;

• Assists in carrying out the Department’s discipline program, including suspending employees, issuing Notices of Discipline, scheduling and conducting Agency Level Review Meetings, preparing witnesses, and representing the Department in disciplinary arbitration hearings;

• Represents the Department at CSEA Expedited or Time and Attendance hearings, as well as PEF Expedited Suspension Review Proceedings;

• Processes and conducts performance evaluation appeals;

• Exercises frequent oral and written communications with program managers, agency administrators, employees at all levels, and others to identify and resolve various existing or potential human resources problems;

• Participates and serves as Management representative on labor management committees;

• Supports the development and implementation of the Department’s performance management efforts, especially as it relates to the Department’s Financial Services Examiner Traineeship program;

• Coordinate Unsatisfactory Performance Evaluation Appeal Board Hearings;

• Oversees the coordination of Employee Health Service Referrals, including researching issues involved, preparing EHS-707 and supporting referral data;

• Manages appeals process for Section 72 appeals, including arrangement of hearing officer, all communications, and may lead or assist in the administrative hearing presentation;

• Incumbent will have frequent contact with the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations and the Department of Civil Service in resolving various employee and labor relations issues. In addition, incumbent may interact with the Office of the State Comptroller and occasionally meet with other agency representatives on matters of mutual concern;

• Supervises lower level professional and clerical staff; and

• Schedules and assigns work to subordinate staff; and adjusts workload to reflect changes. Monitors work progress and reviews completed work.

Preferred Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Organizational and multi-tasking skills, with attention to detail.
• High degree of professionalism, confidentiality, and strong work ethic.

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

Name Sandra Mell

Telephone

Fax (518) 402-5071

Email Address Sandra.Mell@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 December 17, 2021 to the email address listed below. Please include Box # HRS3-LR-00728 in the subject line of your email if you are interested in applying for this position to ensure receipt of your application. Email submissions are preferred.
Sandra Mell
Box HRS3-LR-00728
New York State Department of Financial Services
Office of Human Resources Management
One Commerce Pla
Albany, NY 12257
Email: Sandra.Mell@dfs.ny.gov
Fax: (518) 402-5071

Please note that not all applicants may 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.