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AgencyCivil Service, Department of

TitleAssociate Director Human Resources 2

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary Grade662

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $100845 to $127474 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

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

County Albany

Street Address Empire State Plaza, Agency Building 1

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12239

Duties Description The Office of Human Resources and Administrative Planning oversees all staffing and personnel transactions, including recruitment efforts. As the Department carries out key initiatives to transform the way services are delivered to partner agencies and to the public, this position will play an important role in ensuring the success of these modernization efforts.

Reporting to the Director Human Resources 3, the Associate Director Human Resources 2 is responsible for assisting in oversight of all aspects of human resources. Duties will include but are not limited to the following:
• Work with program managers to identify and clarify the goals and objectives of each Division in the recruitment and retention of employees.
• Inform the Director of pertinent issues, represent the Director/or assist with special projects, as needed.
• Oversee recruitment and classification activities, which includes submission of BDA’s for exempt and non-competitive positions, and reporting to Executives on the status of active recruitment and classifications.
• Assist in overseeing an effective employee relations program, including training and staff development, the administration of discipline and grievance procedures, the performance evaluation program, and reasonable accommodations.
• Assist in managing workforce succession planning and organizational development through the implementation of documented knowledge transfer strategies.
• Represent the Department in meetings, workgroups, committees, and other forums related to recruitment, retention, staff development, and employee relations.
• Serve as an advisor to the Executive Office on human resource issues such as recruitment, labor relations, staff development, and workforce planning.

Minimum Qualifications REASSIGNMENT QUALIFICATIONS:
Current Department of Civil Service employees with one year of permanent, contingent permanent, or 55 B/C service as an Associate Director Human Resources 2.

52.6 TRANSFER QUALIFICATIONS:
One year of permanent, contingent permanent, or 55 B/C service in a title eligible for transfer and determined to be similar by Civil Service.

NON COMPETITVE PROMOTON (NCP) QUALIFICATIONS:
The Department of Civil Service is considering making a request to the Department of Civil Service to hold a non-competitive promotion examination for the above title in accordance with Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law if three or fewer interested promotional candidates respond to this notice. Before submitting such a request, we must ascertain if anyone meeting the minimum qualifications is interested in competing in a promotional examination for the above title and if they would accept appointment if offered. To qualify, you must be a current Department of Civil Service employee. If certified by Civil Service, mandatory reemployment list candidates must be considered first for appointment to this title. Please note this will be a competitive appointment. The term non-competitive refers to the appointed candidate not needing to compete in the next holding of the examination.

The minimum qualifications for NCP appointment are:

One year of permanent, contingent permanent, or 55 B/C service as a Human Resources Specialist 2 or Associate Director Human Resources 1.

SUBSEQUENT 55B/C QUALIFICATIONS:
A subsequent 55 B/C appointment may be considered if you have one year of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55 B/C service in an eligible position. To be considered, you must provide a copy of your letter of eligibility with your response.

55 B/C QUALIFICATIONS:
Current permanent non-competitive state employees certified eligible for the 55 B/C program under the Governor's Program to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities pursuant to Section 55 B/C of the Civil Service Law will also be considered. To be considered, you must provide a copy of your letter of eligibility with your response.

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.

PREFERRED QUALS:
• Experience in Recruitment, Classification, Exam Planning, Performance Management, and Labor Relations.
• Ability to proactively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing needs and issues.
• Solid organizational skills with demonstrated ability of managing sensitive issues while remaining fair and equitable acting with discretion and objectivity.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and develop trusting relationships with staff at all levels (including senior executive staff) within and outside of Civil Service, including but not limited to the Office of General Services(OGS)Center for Recruitment in Public Service.

Additional Comments #TeamCivilService is growing and is looking for motivated, forward-thinking employees to join our team to build a dynamic workforce. The Department of Civil Service is undertaking several initiatives to transform the way the agency delivers services to our partner agencies and to the public, and we are excited to be adding new members to the team. In addition to joining a growing team and agency, employees will also receive a comprehensive benefits package.

The Department of Civil Service is the central personnel agency for the Executive Branch of New York State government, serving approximately 150,000 employees. Our mission is to build tomorrow's workforce today by promoting a diverse, inclusive, and talented workforce. We lead and deliver world-class workforce management strategies by providing innovative solutions based on merit, fitness, and equality of opportunity.
Among its duties, the Department:
• Partners with State agencies to offer workforce recruitment and placement services, including developing minimum qualifications, classifying positions, developing civil service examinations, and administering performance assessment tests.
• Administers the New York State Health Insurance Program (https://www.cs.ny.gov/nyship/), one of the largest public employer health insurance programs in the nation, serving more than 1.2 million lives.
• Assists municipal agencies with civil service administration of more than 360,000 local government employees.
• Oversees the Governor's Program to Hire Individuals and Veterans with Disabilities (https://www.cs.ny.gov/rp55/) to place individuals with disabilities in State jobs and the New New York Leaders Initiative Student Intern Program. (https://nysinternships.cs.ny.gov/nnyl/)

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: DCS employees may be approved for a maximum of 50% telecommuting, however, they are required to apply and obtain approval through management in accordance with DCS Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

The Department of Civil Service is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other category protected by law.

We are happy to provide reasonable and religious accommodations during the hiring process for those in need. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please send a request to YourFutureBeginsHere@cs.ny.gov

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

Name Caroline Bearor

Telephone 5184734306

Fax

Email Address YourFutureBeginsHere@cs.ny.gov

Address

Street Empire State Plaza, Agency Building #1

Floor #10 Office of Human Resources and Administrative Planning

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12239

Notes on ApplyingIf you are interested and meet the minimum qualifications above, email your cover letter, and resume to YourFutureBeginsHere@cs.ny.gov. Please include the Title and Vacancy ID# you are applying for in the subject line of your email.