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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 05/26/26

Applications Due06/05/26

Vacancy ID216812

NY HELPNo

AgencyCriminal Justice Services, Division of

TitleAssociate Director of Human Resources 2 - 216812

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade662

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $103870 to $131298 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 80 South Swan Street

Alfred E. Smith Building

City Al

StateNY

Zip Code12210

Duties Description Reporting to the Director of Human Resources 3, the incumbent will oversee personnel issues for the Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) and its hosted agencies (the Office of Victim Services and the State Commission of Correction). The incumbent also supervises the Professional Development Unit. This position is responsible for assisting in the overall management and supervision of the activities of the Office of Human Resources Management and two hosted agencies, including but not limited to: staffing, position classification, performance management, succession planning, professional development, and examination planning. This position requires a candidate who is comfortable working in a varied and dynamic environment. The incumbent will represent the agency at meetings with executive staff, agency bureaus, representatives from other agencies, and various workgroups. Candidates should possess strong technical skills in all aspects of merit system administration and organizational structure, excellent oral and written communication skills and have supervisory experience.

Minimum Qualifications Permanent service in this title or one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/c service in a title at M-1/SG-25 or higher and otherwise eligible for transfer under Civil Service Law.

Promotional - Provisional: One year of permanent competitive or 55-b/c service as a Human Resources Specialist 2 or Associate Director Human Resources 1. If appointed provisionally, you must take and pass the next exam for this position and be reachable on the resulting eligible list.

A permanent appointment pursuant to Section 52.7 of Civil Service Law may be possible if there are three or fewer current DCJS employees meeting the above promotional qualifications that are interested in this position.

Preferred Qualifications: Candidates must have a strong background in New York State Personnel Administration.

Additional Comments Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. DCJS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity, equity and inclusion.

Please be advised that the Division of Criminal Justice Services does not currently offer sponsorship for employment visas.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Unit at DEIA@dcjs.ny.gov or (518) 457-8895.

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

Name Justine Fritts

Telephone 518-485-7696

Fax 518-457-4000

Email Address DCJSJobs@dcjs.ny.gov

Address

Street 80 South Swan Street

Alfred E. Smith Building

City Albany, NY

State NY

Zip Code 12210

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease send a cover letter and resume to the email address above. Please reference posting # 216812 on your cover letter.

DCJS was named to the Times Union’s list of 2017 through 2026 Top Workplaces as voted on by our employees.

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