Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyEducation Department, State

TitleHuman Resources Specialist 2, (Open to current NYS employees only), Box EXEC-233/00715

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary Grade23

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $84246 to $105255 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

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? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address Executive

Office of Human Resource Management

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12234

Job Specifics

Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s Office of Human Resources Management is seeking applicants for the position of Human Resources Specialist 2 in the Staffing Services Unit. This Office provides personnel services, staff development, labor relations and employee benefits to staff in various diverse program areas within the Education Department, including the Office of Education Policy (including P-12 and Higher Education), the Office of Special Education and ACCES, the Office of the Professions, the Office of Cultural Education, the Office of Performance Improvement and Management Services, and the Office of the Chief Financial Officer and Executive.

Under the supervision of the Associate Director Human Resources 2, the Human Resources Specialist 2 will perform, and supervise staff in the performance of, activities related to supervision and management of Department requests to fill positions, classification and compensation, recruitment and examinations, staffing services, and advising program staff on personnel matters. Major duties of this position will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Work closely with, and develop relationships with, program managers and Unit staff for the effective accomplishment of program and OHRM work priorities;
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to Unit staff and program managers on a variety of human resources, staffing and civil service topics;
• Review, analyze and respond to program requests and provide guidance in a timely manner;
• Organize and prioritize work assignments to ensure that assignments and projects are completed in a timely manner. The successful candidate must be able to manage multiple priorities and be mindful of applicable deadlines and due dates;
• Ensure compliance with NYSED and OHRM policies and procedures, negotiated agreements, Civil Service Law, rules and regulations, and other Human Resources laws that govern a variety of employment and employee actions;
• Provide internal approval of nominations for hire, ensuring appointment validity, technical accuracy of recruitment documents and appropriate qualifications of selected candidates;
• Perform and oversee various activities related to staffing, classification, compensation, examination planning and development, employee transactions, employee performance evaluations and position maintenance;
• Manage the operations of the OHRM List Unit to ensure the timely and accurate canvassing, distribution and coding of Department of Civil Service eligible lists;
• Oversee the Department’s examination planning process, including management of decentralized training and experience examinations and collaboration with Subject Matter Experts and the Department of Civil Service;
• Oversee the Department’s management of position requests, including providing agency response to control agencies as well as tracking and reporting on recruitment status for Department stakeholders;
• Oversee the review and analysis of Department requests to fill positions;
• Supervise and provide guidance and direction to Human Resources Specialist 1s and Unit support staff in the course of their duties;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a(n) TITLE.

Section 52.6 Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title allocated SG-21 or higher eligible to 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.

Eligible List Appointment: Candidates must be reachable on the Human Resources Specialist 2 Civil Service eligible list. 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.

It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.

Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This will be a contingent permanent appointment. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. This position allows for the opportunity to telecommute up to 30% each bi-weekly pay period and is granted at the discretion of the supervisor and the appointing office. Fingerprinting through the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Division of Criminal Justice Services is required for employment. Fees associated with this process are at the Department’s expense.

This position leads to a maximum salary of $105,255 based on annual performance advances. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by May 15, 2025 to jobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (EXEC-233/00715) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.

New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records.

Interested in a job with New York State, but don’t know where to start?

Visit these links for information on working for New York State:
• https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/
• https://www.cs.ny.gov/pio/publications/gettingajob.pdf

Generous benefits of working for New York State, including, but not limited to, the following:

Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service.
• Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C.
• Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.

Health Care Benefits
• Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs.
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.

Additional Benefits
• Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply).
• NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan.
• Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only).
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Eligibility for various life insurance options.

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

How to Apply

Name Office of Human Resources Management

Telephone (518) 474-5215

Fax (518) 486-5631

Email Address jobs@nysed.gov

Address

Street NYS Education Department

89 Washington Avenue, OHRM, Room 528 EB

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12234

 

Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by May 15, 2025 to jobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (EXEC-233/00715) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.