Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitleHuman Resources Specialist 1 or Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1/2-Staffing/Recruitment (NY HELPS)
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $50408 to $78505 Annually
Minimum Qualifications NY HELPS Eligibility: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).*
To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:
-Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1 (equated to Salary Grade 13): A bachelor’s degree or higher
-Human Resources Specialist Trainee 2 (equated to Salary Grade 14): A bachelor’s degree or higher and one year of professional human resources experience
-Human Resource Specialist 1 (Salary Grade 18): A bachelor’s degree or higher and two years of professional human resources experience.
Substitution: a Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience at the trainee 2 or full level.
*At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
Eligibility via Civil Service Exam: Candidates may also be qualified for permanent competitive appointment if reachable from an appropriate Civil Service eligible list or eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.
Transfer Eligibility: One year of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55 B/C service allocated to a Grade 11 or higher eligible for transfer and deemed administrative under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law; OR in a title approved for transfer under Section 70.1 of Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.
55b/c Appointment Eligibility: This position is eligible for 55b/c designation and candidates with 55 b/c eligibility are encouraged to apply. Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications and a current 55b/c eligibility letter. For 55 b/c consideration, candidates must satisfy at least one of the Open Competitive qualifications listed above.
Duties Description New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is a place where YOU can make a difference! We have an exciting opportunity available for a Human Resources Specialist 1, Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1 or Human Resources Specialist Trainee 2 in the Bureau of Human Resources. Are you interested in working on creative solutions to hire for our agency with people that keep our water clean, tell our whole history, and even keep our bears happy? Wouldn’t it be great to work in the premier state park system in the nation, supporting over 200 parks, historic sites and environmental centers that make New York a top destination for recreation and historical tourism?
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is hiring for a Human Resource Specialist 1 or Human Resource Specialist Trainee 1 or Human Resources Specialist Trainee 2 in our Human Resources Bureau.
The duties will include, but are not limited to:
• Performing various personnel activities, such as strategic planning for new positions needed, creating new positions (classification), recruitment, creating job postings, hiring, and employee relations to maintain an ideal work force.
• Working directly with park regions and internal divisions/bureaus to plan and organize work, ensure priorities for staffing are met, and encourage staff to attend local recruitment events.
• Assisting in specific program areas or with special assignments, such as researching to create customized recruitment plans for unique or high-profile positions, planning a year-round recruitment calendar, and seeking out a diversified group of career fairs to attend.
• Assisting with the administration of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Internship Program.
This position reports to the Human Resources Specialist 2 and Associate Director of Human Resources 1.
**As a Human Resources Specialist Trainee, you would participate in a 2-year traineeship. At the successful conclusion of your traineeship, you would advance without further examination to Human Resources Specialist 1, Grade 18.
Additional Comments Operational Needs:
• Strong organizational, writing, creative, and analytical skills
• Strong computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Word/Excel
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.
• Must be open to traveling to attend career fairs and other events to support agency recruitment throughout the year. Travel for recruitment is done in teams. Travel will be approximately 1 career fair ever 1-2 weeks on average Feb-May and Sept-Nov. Limited overnights (based on distance traveled/time)
Experience with the following is a plus:
• Canva or other marketing/graphic design programs
• Applicant Tracking Systems, such as UKG Pro
• Posting jobs to LinkedIn, Indeed, Handshake, or other employment sites
Traineeship Salary Progression:
Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1, SG-13 – Year 1 - $50,408
Human Resources Specialist Trainee 2, SG-14 – Year 2 - $53,403
Human Resources Specialist 1, SG-18 – Full Level - $63,266-$78,505
Benefits:
Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:
Paid Time Off
• M/C: 39 days - 13 Vacation days, 8 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays
• Paid leave to participate in professional development as approved by supervisory staff
Health Care Benefits:
• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
Additional Benefits:
• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Paid Parental / Family Leave
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address Albany.Employment@parks.ny.gov
Address
Notes on ApplyingIf you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, please forward your resume to Albany.employment@parks.ny.gov Attn: Elaina White, by the date indicated above. Indicate "HRS1 - Recruitment" in the subject line.