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AgencyInformation Technology Services, Office of

TitleAssociate Director Human Resources 1

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary Grade661

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $93659 to $118388 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type 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

Swan Street Building, Core 4

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12220

Duties Description The Assistant Director – Recruitment Operations will assist the Director of Personnel in the administration, coordination, evaluation, and continuous improvement of ITS’ Human Resource plan. The incumbent will manage teams of HR Specialists responsible for organizational and succession planning, recruitment, classification, compensation, and examination planning. This role involves developing relevant strategies and ensuring compliance with applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist Directors with the evaluation of workforce, recruitment, and retention data; maintain and evaluate related metrics; and develop and implement related goals and strategies for enhanced ITS Workforce Management.
• Evaluate reports and the effectiveness of HR initiatives in relation to established goals. Recommend new and best practice approaches, policies, and procedures for continuous improvements in efficiency. Prepare related communications and present report-outs.
• Administer and provide training and direction to HR Specialists on staffing, recruitment, classification and compensation, and examination planning strategies for ITS, in accordance with Civil Service Law, rules, and regulations.
• Provide oversight to day-to-day Personnel operations, including review of Selective Certification profiles, classification requests, nomination requests, etc., and assuring standardized practices across teams.
• Recommend and maintain effective recruitment strategies including, but not limited to: Coordination of and participation in job fairs, diversity efforts, and other outreach activities.
• Manage probation, traineeship, and performance program/evaluation administration.
• Assist with the development of complex or sensitive classification requests and/or other Civil Service requests and prepare requests requiring Civil Service Commission action.
• Assist with developing and implementing HR-related training and communications to staff and managers.

Minimum Qualifications Current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent, contingent- permanent or 55b/c service in a position allocated to a Grade 23 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.

OR

Provisional Pending Exam Minimum Qualifications: One year or more of permanent, contingent-permanent or 55b/c service as a Human Resources Specialist 2.

OR

Non-Competitive Promotion (NCP): If there are no more than three qualified candidates in the promotion field for this position, the agency will request approval from the Department of Civil Service to fill this position via a non-competitive promotion (NCP) examination, pursuant to Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law. In order to be eligible for the NCP, candidates must be in the departmental promotion field and have one year or more in a permanent or contingent-permanent competitive, or 55b/c service in a Human Resources Specialist 2.

Additional Comments ITS will not offer permanent employment to any candidate unless the candidate provides documentation that they are authorized to accept work in the United States on a permanent basis. It is the policy of ITS not to hire F1 or H1 visa holders for permanent employment or to sponsor non-immigrant aliens for temporary work authorization visas or for permanent residence.

Some positions may require fingerprinting.

Benefits of Working for NYS Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
• Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF.
• Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development

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)
• And many more.

The Office of Information Technology Services is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage all individuals with disabilities to apply.

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

Name Alec Fee

Telephone 518-473-0398

Fax 518 402-4924

Email Address PostingResponses@its.ny.gov

Address

Street Empire State Plaza

Swan Street Building, Core 4, Floor 1

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12242

Notes on ApplyingNotes on applying to apply this position: please submit a cover letter and resume clearly indicating how you qualify. Ensure that you include the vacancy ID in the subject of your email for prompt routing. Your Social Security number may be required to confirm eligibility.