Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyAddiction Services and Supports, Office of

TitleHuman Resources Specialist 1 or Trainee 1 or Trainee 2

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $56665 to $83286 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

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 Office of Human Resources Management

1450 Western Avenue

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12203

Job Specifics

Duties Description Under the direction of an Associate Director Human Resources or Human Resources Specialist 2, the incumbent will provide a high-level of expertise in the administration of the reasonable accommodation process as well as performing the full range of merit system administration functions while acting as the Personnel Liaison for a limited number Addiction Treatment Centers (ATCs) and/or Administrative Programs. Duties include, but are not limited to:
· Coordinating the Reasonable Accommodation process, including requesting and reviewing documentation and recommending responses to requests alongside the existing OASAS Designee for Reasonable Accommodations (DRA). Incumbent will communicate regularly with OASAS Division of General Counsel and Risk Management staff.
· Participate in diversity and inclusion activities, including analyzing workforce data, ensuring equal employment opportunity, etc.
· May review requests to fill and appointment nominations to ensure equitable application of these processes and may also coordinate requests for information for the Office of Employee Relations.
· Participate in exam planning and recruitment efforts on behalf of the agency to promote diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility.
· Perform generalized human resources activities to support staffing services including activities which consist of recruitment, position classification and compensation, examinations, performance management, out-of-title reviews, contract interpretation, staffing management, decentralized examination scoring, canvassing centralized/decentralized eligible lists, initiating postings, and initiating payroll transactions.
· Confer with agency program managers and Department of Civil Service representatives on possible actions to meet specific recruitment needs.
· Draft, or assist with drafting, advertisements and identification of appropriate media to recruit needed candidates.
· Communicate with potential applicants to resolve pertinent questions on job opportunities.
· Review status of eligible lists, examination schedules, and existing and anticipated staff requirements to identify critical examination considerations. Confers with agency program managers and Department of Civil Service representatives on possible actions, such as spot recruitment or accelerated examinations to resolve critical needs.
· Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications 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.

Human Resources Specialist 1: Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (NY HELPS) program as a Human Resources Specialist 1 if they have six (6) years of experience performing and supervising the performance of various human resources activities such as staffing services, which consist of recruitment, examination, and placement activities; position classification and compensation; and employee services such as employee benefit, health and safety, employee counseling, and employee recognition. Substitution: An associate's degree can substitute for two (2) years of specialized experience; a bachelor’s degree can substitute for four (4) years of experience; a master’s degree in a related field can substitute for five (5) years of experience; and a doctorate in a related field can substitute for six (6) years of experience.

OR

Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1: Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (NY HELPS) program as a Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1 if they have four (4) years of experience performing and supervising the performance of various human resources activities such as staffing services, which consist of recruitment, examination, and placement activities; position classification and compensation; and employee services such as employee benefit, health and safety, employee counseling, and employee recognition. Substitution: An associate's degree can substitute for two (2) years of specialized experience; a bachelor’s degree can substitute for four (4) years of experience; a master’s degree in a related field can substitute for five (5) years of experience; and a doctorate in a related field can substitute for six (6) years of experience. To be advanced to the full performance level, Human Resources Specialist 1, you must successfully complete a 2-year traineeship.

OR

Human Resources Specialist Trainee 2: Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (NY HELPS) program as a Human Resources Specialist Trainee 2 if they have five (5) years of experience performing and supervising the performance of various human resources activities such as staffing services, which consist of recruitment, examination, and placement activities; position classification and compensation; and employee services such as employee benefit, health and safety, employee counseling, and employee recognition. Substitution: An associate's degree can substitute for two (2) years of specialized experience; a bachelor’s degree can substitute for four (4) years of experience; a master’s degree in a related field can substitute for five (5) years of experience; and a doctorate in a related field can substitute for six (6) years of experience. To be advanced to the full performance level, Human Resources Specialist 1, you must successfully complete a 1 year of the traineeship.

OR

Competitive Class Appointment Via PCO Eligible List(s): Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they are reachable on a current Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) eligible list(s). Appointment from this eligible list would be as a Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1 and to be advanced to the full performance level, Human Resources Specialist 1, you must successfully complete a 2-year traineeship.

OR

Competitive Class Appointment Via PATT Eligible List: Candidates within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they are reachable on the Public Administration Traineeship Transition (PATT) eligible list. Appointment from this eligible list would be as a Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1 and to be advanced to the full performance level, Human Resources Specialist 1, you must successfully complete a 2-year traineeship.

OR

Transfer Eligible: Candidates within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 52.6, 70.1, or 70.4 of the Civil Service Law. This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.

Additional Comments Salary range listed encompasses the hiring rate of a Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1 (SG-NS) through the job rate of a Human Resources Specialist 1 (SG-18).
Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1, NS=SG-14: $56,655
Human Resources Specialist Trainee 2, NS=SG-16: $63,180
Human Resources Specialist 1, SG-18: $67,119 - $83,286

The salary range listed in this posting reflects the full range for this graded position, factoring in annual performance advances based on satisfactory annual performance reviews. Candidates with no previous State service will begin at the hiring rate (starting rate of the salary range) listed above, plus any applicable Location Pay/Geographic Pay/Shift Pay differentials.

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.

Telecommuting may be discussed as part of the interview process.

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.

Excellent Health Insurance Benefits Including Vision and Dental, NYS Employees Retirement System (Pension), Optional Deferred Compensation, Continuing Education Benefits, Generous Paid Leave Benefits, Compensation for 13 State holidays per year.

OASAS recognizes the value that different people, perspectives and cultures bring to the agency. We strive to create an inclusive culture that uplifts and supports our staff, fostering a sense of belonging in the workplace. Individuals with lived substance use and/or gambling experience are encouraged to apply.

New York State OASAS is an equal opportunity employer and provides opportunity for all regardless of race, gender, religion, national original, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, ability, or any other protected class. OASAS encourages people with disabilities to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or hiring process, please reach out to Accessibility@oasas.ny.gov.

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) 457-2963

Fax (518) 457-4880

Email Address recruitment@oasas.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services

1450 Western Ave.

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12203

 

Notes on ApplyingIf interested, please submit your resume and cover letter in Word or PDF format with reference code OHRM/HRS1/04086 in the subject line. Failure to include this code could result in your application not being processed.

**If Current or Previous NYS Employee, please provide your social security number for verification of eligibility.***

This vacancy posting is for the purposes of notifying individuals of transfer opportunities. Employees reachable on the appropriate Civil Service eligible list will be canvassed and need not respond to this posting.