Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleHuman Resources Specialist 1 Labor Relations/Trainee 1/2
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $67119 to $83286 Annually
Duties Description Plans, develops, and directs the labor relations program or a portion of it for an agency or a group of facilities; directs the implementation of collective bargaining agreements; represents the agency in both statewide and agency level negotiations; and directs or participates in labor management committees; provides expert advice and assistance to program managers and supervisors in disciplinary matters; reviews and evaluates policies and procedures; and recommends and implements new and revised ones; reviews and evaluates changes in negotiated agreements; and advises management of their impact on the labor relations program; conducts the most difficult and sensitive hearings and investigations; assesses labor relations training needs; and develops training materials and curricula regarding employee relations, collective bargaining, contract administration, and employee discipline; assists the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations staff in presenting the State’s case at improper practice hearings before the Public Employment Relations Board; develops proposals for funding labor management projects from the various quality of work life committees and assists in their implementation.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the supervision of a Human Resources Specialist 2 (Labor Relations), the Human Resources Specialist 1 (Labor Relations) will perform a wide range of duties in the administration of the employee and labor relations program. Essential functions may include, but are not limited to:
• Conducting various disciplinary investigations involving employee misconduct, incompetency and arrests
• Administering the grievance process
• Monitoring and tracking investigations conducted by other investigating entities
• Coordinating the facility’s Workplace Violence and Domestic Violence Prevention Programs
• Performing actions related to issues involving employees’ driver’s licenses
• Administering the Time and Attendance Disciplinary Program
• Reviewing requests for the termination of employment
• Advising employees and Management on labor relations related matters
• Supervision of administrative support
• Supporting the activities of Central Office Bureau of Employee Relations staff
• Assessing labor relations training needs and performing training of employees and Management on relevant topics
• Acting as liaison with the Justice Center, Office of Investigations and Internal Affairs, and Anti-Discrimination Investigations Division
• Implementing settlements and awards determined in the disciplinary process, issuing Notices of Discipline and Notices of Suspension
Candidates should have the ability to prioritize and multi-task, work confidentially and independently, and exercise good judgement. Candidates should be committed to providing exceptional customer service, maintaining positive relationships with various partners, and supporting the mission of OPWDD.
Schedule will be discussed at time of the interview.
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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.
• The position may be filled at the Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1 Labor Relations level equated to SG-14 ($56,655), Human Resources Specialist Trainee 2 Labor Relations level equated to SG-16 ($63,180) or full performance Human Resources Specialist 1 Labor Relations SG-18 ($67,119) based on education and experience. Candidates hired at the trainee level will be advanced to the full performance Human Resources Specialist 1 Labor Relations SG-18 following successful completion of the traineeship.
• 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.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name OPWDD Region 1 Western Office Human Resources
Email Address opwdd.sm.wny.bids@opwdd.ny.gov
Address
Street 1200 East and West Road
Notes on ApplyingPlease email your resume and cover letter to opwdd.sm.wny.bids@opwdd.ny.gov and reference the vacancy ID number and EOA #25-420pk on your documents.