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AgencyState, Department of

TitleHuman Resources Specialist 2 (Labor Relations)

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary Grade23

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $86773 to $108413 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

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 99 Washington Avenue

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12231

Duties Description The Human Resources Specialist 2 (Labor Relations) duties in The Bureau of Human Resources Management will include but are not limited to the following:

• Advise supervisor at all levels, both orally and in writing, in relation to counseling, discipline, grievance and performance evaluation procedures.
• Advise department on the appropriate means for dealing with operational and/or employee behavior problems.
• Interpret the terms of negotiated agreements, department policies, attendance rules and Civil Service Law as they may apply to the situation. Advice may include recommendations for counseling or discipline, a referral to EHS or EAP, or other action as appropriate.
• Perform fact-finding activities in relation to employee grievances and disciplinary cases, draft disciplinary charges, conduct agency level hearings, monitor the timely processing of grievances, and prepare an agency level decision.
• Conduct investigations by using interviewing and interrogation techniques.
• Prepare notices of discipline in accordance with employee contracts.
• Work constructively with managers and union officials in both informal problem resolution forums and in formal labor/management meetings.
• Attempt to resolve problems at the lowest possible level. Advise the first step reviewers on the appropriate response to formal grievances.
• Conduct second step grievance meetings and writing decisions. Assist OER in obtaining information as requested. Interpret negotiated agreements, applicable laws, rules and regulations, and department policies. Make sound recommendations to managers and supervisors in relation to the above.
• Review appropriateness of unsatisfactory performance evaluations and answer questions across the program and union spectrum about the general evaluation process as well as individual evaluations. Work with supervisors to prepare appropriate evaluations and to address employee rebuttal.
• Collect and analyze information from managers that support referrals to Employee Health Services for fitness-for-duty examinations.
• Collect and analyze information and provide guidance to managers as needed regarding special PR.

Minimum Qualifications COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

CIVIL SERVICE LIST APPOINTMENT: Candidates must be reachable on the appropriate Civil Service eligible list.

TRANSFER QUALIFICATIONS: One year of permanent, contingent permanent, or 55-B/C service in a title SG-21 or higher and otherwise eligible for transfer under Civil Service Law.

A list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/.

PROVISIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Based on the results of the canvass of the current eligible list for Human Resources Specialist 2 (Labor Relations), the Department may elect to make a provisional appointment to this position rather than a permanent appointment. If a provisional appointment is made, the appointed candidate will be required to compete in the next holding of the Human Resources Specialist 2 (Labor Relations) exam and be reachable for appointment from the newly established eligible list.

The minimum qualifications for Provisional appointment are:

One year of permanent, contingent permanent, or 55 B/C service as a Human Resources Specialist 1 (Labor Relations), Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1 (Labor Relations), Human Resources Specialist Trainee 2 (Labor Relations), Human Resources Specialist 1, Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1, or Human Resources Specialist Trainee 2.

52.7 NON-COMPETITIVE PROMOTION (NCP): In accordance with Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law, if the number of qualified candidates who apply for the position is three or less, a permanent appointment can be made, at agency discretion, by non-competitive promotion of an applicant who meets the minimum qualifications. To qualify, you must be a current Department of State employee and have one year of permanent, contingent permanent, or 55 B/C service as a Human Resources Specialist 1 (Labor Relations), Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1 (Labor Relations), Human Resources Specialist Trainee 2 (Labor Relations), Human Resources Specialist 1, Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1, or Human Resources Specialist Trainee 2.

Note: Non-Competitive refers to not competing in an examination; the appointment will be competitive.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Direct profession experience working in Labor Relations role within a NYS Agency HR Office.

• Excellent writing skills - must produce a writing sample.

• Experience with Microsoft 365 (SharePoint, Outlook, Excel, etc.).

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.

Additional Comments The Department of State 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 HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov.

If position will receive location pay, please add applicable information below:
Positions located within the New York City metropolitan area, as well as Suffolk, Nassau, Rockland, and Westchester Counties, are also eligible to receive an additional $4,000 annual downstate adjustment.

*OR*

Positions located within Orange, Dutchess and Putnam are also eligible to receive an additional $2,000 Mid-Hudson adjustment.

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. 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.

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

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

Name Human Resources / NPD

Telephone (518) 474-2752

Fax (518) 402-3656

Email Address HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov

Address

Street 99 Washington Avenue

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12231

Notes on ApplyingIf you are interested and meet the minimum qualifications above, email your cover letter, resume, writing sample degree/transcript, and New York State Part 1 Application (https://dos.ny.gov/employment-opportunities) to HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov. Please include Title, Location and Vacancy ID # you are applying for in the subject line of your email.