Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for

TitleHuman Resources Specialist 1 Labor Relations/Trainee 1/2

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $67119 to $83286 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Franklin

Street Address 2445 State Route 30

City Tupper Lake

StateNY

Zip Code12986

Job Specifics

Duties Description PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the supervision of a Human Resources Specialist 2 (LR), the Human Resources Specialist 1 (LR) in this position will perform a wide range of duties in the administration of the employee and labor relations program within OPWDD’s Region 3 (Capital District DDSO and Sunmount DDSO). Essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Providing advice and consultation to program managers and supervisors to ensure proper interpretation and equitable administration of contract provisions, providing advice and assistance regarding labor relations and disciplinary matters.
• Advising program managers, supervisors and employees on applicable laws, rules/policies, directives or negotiated agreements related to the work environment.
• Timely processing of Step 1 grievances in accordance with contractual timeframes, as the Step 1 hearing officer. Gathering evidence, scheduling hearings, preparing written grievance decisions; entering and monitoring the grievance tracker in Microsoft Lists.
• Conducting and/or assisting in employee misconduct investigations by gathering documents and statements, conducting interviews and interrogations of employees, writing investigative summaries.
• Acting as a liaison with the Justice Center, OIIA, and ADID Investigators, monitoring the Region 3 employee & labor relations email inbox(es), and performing associated duties ensuring all requests are met in a timely fashion.
• Assisting Employee Relations team in preparation of Article 33 Arbitrations.
• Implementing awards and decisions determined by Arbitration Hearings/settlements, and issuing Notices of Discipline and Notices of Suspension, as directed by the Employee Relations team.
• Conduct monthly New Employee Orientation (NEO) and quarterly Supervisor Training, as needed.
• Regular computer use of NYSTEP; TIMES; Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, Lists; VPCR; WebEx.
• Ability to work confidentially, independently, act discreetly and exercise good judgement.
• Committing to providing exceptional customer service, maintaining positive relationships with our union partners, embracing the mission of OPWDD, and exemplifying our values at all times.
• Other employee & labor relations duties as assigned.
• Occasional travel is required, with advanced notice.

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Minimum Qualifications COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must be reachable for appointment on the Current Civil Service Eligible List, Professional Careers Opportunity (PCO) or Public Administration Traineeship Transition (PATT). Appointment may be made at the traineeship level.

NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (NO EXAM REQUIRED):
Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1 Labor Relations, NS (equivalent to SG-14): A bachelor's or higher degree.

Human Resources Specialist Trainee 2 Labor Relations, NS (equivalent to SG-16): A bachelor's or higher degree AND

Either

1. One year of professional labor relations experience OR

2. a Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.

Human Resources Specialist 1 Labor Relations, SG-18: A bachelor’s degree AND two years of professional labor relations experience

Substitution:
A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.

*Hiring agencies have discretion in determining whether a degree is related to the duties of the position.

*Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States or its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. This information can be found at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. Candidates are responsible for the evaluation fee.

REASSIGNMENT QUALIFICATIONS:
Current Office for People with Developmental Disabilities employee with one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Human Resources Specialist 1 Labor Relations.

70.1 TRANSFER QUALIFICATIONS:
• For 70.1 transfer to a Human Resources Specialist 1 Labor Relations, salary grade (SG-18), you must have one year of permanent competitive, or 55 B/C service in an approved title for transfer allocated to an SG-16 or above.
• For 70.1 transfer to a Human Resources Trainee 2 Labor Relations, salary grade (SG-16), you must have one year of permanent competitive, or 55 B/C service in an approved title for transfer allocated to an SG-13 or above.
• For 70.1 transfer to a Human Resources Trainee 1 Labor Relations, salary grade (SG-14), you must have one year of permanent competitive, or 55 B/C service in an approved title for transfer allocated to an SG-11 or above.
To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website: https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/index.cfm.

55 B/C QUALIFICATIONS:
• Possess the minimum qualifications for this title as established by the Department of Civil Service and listed on the most recent exam announcement.
• Meet the applicable minimal mental and/or physical requirements for the job (with a reasonable accommodation, if necessary).
• Have a current Eligibility Letter from the NYS Department of Civil Service, www.cs.ny.gov/rp55/ and be able to provide it to the Human Resources Office upon request.

Additional Comments This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). HELPS Program titles may be filled via a non-competitive appointment. This means that you do not need to take an exam to qualify, but you do need to meet the minimum qualifications of the title.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), employees hired under NY HELPS are expected to have their permanent non-competitive employment status converted to permanent competitive status. You will not have to take an exam to gain permanent competitive status.

• Appointments may also be made at the Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1 LR levels. Candidates hired at the entry-level title (Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1 LR) may be advanced to the full-performance level (Human Resources Specialist 1 LR) following satisfactory completion of two-years of service. Salary range listed below encompasses the hiring rate of a Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1 LR through the job rate of a Human Resources Specialist 1 LR.

Salary range listed below encompasses the hiring rate of a Human Resource Specialist Trainee 1 LR through the job rate of a Human Resource Specialist 1 LR.

• Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1 LR: $56,655*

• Human Resources Specialist Trainee 2 LR: $63,180*

• Human Resources Specialist 1 LR: $67,119* - $83,286*


• If you are currently a New York State employee serving in a permanent competitive qualifying title and eligible for a transfer via Section 70.1 or 52.6 of the Civil Service Law, you may be appointed to this title as a permanent competitive employee.

• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume.

• All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.

• If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice

• Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA).

• If an employee or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Reasonable Accommodation Unit at (518) 486-7222 or email accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.

• Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan.

• Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses.

• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs.

• Life insurance and Disability insurance.

• The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax-deferred basis.

Paid Holidays and Leave
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially.
• Five (5) days paid personal leave each year.
• Eight (8) days of paid sick leave each year, which may carry over from year to year; plus free enrollment into the Income Protection Program for short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events.

Health Care Coverage
Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost.

Paid Parental Leave
Paid Parental Leave allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event. A qualifying event is defined as the birth of a child or placement of a child for adoption or foster care.

Paid Family Leave
New York Paid Family Leave provides eligible employees job-protected, paid time off, for up to 12 weeks to:
Bond with a newly born, adopted or fostered child,
Care for a family member with a serious health condition, or
Assist loved ones when a spouse, domestic partner, child or parent is deployed abroad on active military service.

Retirement Program
Participate in The NYS Employees’ Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation.

Professional Development and Education and Training
NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their professional skills and prepare them for promotional opportunities. For more information, please visit https://oer.ny.gov/training-and-professional-development.

Additionally, the Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities for PEF represented and M/C designated employees that may grant continuing education credits towards maintaining professional licensure. For more information, please visit https://oer.ny.gov/public-service-workshops-program-pswp.

• OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We believe that we are most effective in managing and improving our service system with a diverse team of employees. With such a large workforce, we rely on the collective individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, ideas and talent that our employees bring to their work. This speaks to our culture and is a key part of our successes. As we continuously recruit people for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

***All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.***

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit cover letter and résumé by December 25, 2025:

Sunmount-OHRM
2445 State Route 30
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
E-Mail: sunmount.careers@opwdd.ny.gov
Phone: (518) 359-4150
Fax: (518) 359-4161

Please reference the above EOA #25-149 in all correspondence.

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

How to Apply

Name Sunmount Human Resources

Telephone 518-359-4150

Fax 518-359-4161

Email Address sunmount.careers@opwdd.ny.gov

Address

Street 2445 State Route 30

City Tupper Lake

State NY

Zip Code 12986

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease reference the above EOA #25-149 in all correspondence.