Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleAssociate Personnel Administrator
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $63233 to $79003 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Street Address OPWDD - Division of Workforce and Talent Management, Office of Human Resources
44 Holland Avenue
Minimum Qualifications Candidates must be reachable on the current Civil Service eligible list or be eligible for 52.6 transfer. To qualify for a permanent appointment under Section 52.6, candidates must have one year of permanent competitive service in a Grade 21 or higher in a title designated as 52.6 eligible. Examples of qualifying titles include, but are not limited to: Associate Personnel Administrator, Agency Labor Relations Representative 1, Agency Training and Development Specialist 2; Associate Personnel Examiner, Assoc Staffing Services Representative.
Duties Description The Office of Human Resources represents the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) on all matters related to human resource management. Staff works closely with senior managers and leadership within OPWDD and with the Department of Civil Service, Governor’s Office of Employee Relations and the Division of Budget. Matters include, but are not limited to, confidential and highly-sensitive topics related to the recruitment and deployment of staff, reductions-in-force, examination planning, employee benefits, as well as the development statewide policy and procedures. The position will report to the Assistant Director of Human Resources in OPWDD’s Central Personnel Office. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
• Serve as liaison with OPWDD Central Office managers and employees for staffing, recruitment, position classification, examination planning, and benefits administration.
• Provide technical advice and consultation to local DDSOO human resources staff on a wide variety of personnel topics.
• Provide guidance to managers regarding employee counseling, discipline, and other employee relations issues including preparing and presenting 1st Step contract, non-contract and disciplinary grievances.
• Meet with and respond to employees’ questions regarding matters of personnel policies, time and attendance rules and regulations, Civil Service Law, contract and non-contract matters, employee safety issues, employee rights, employee benefits, leaves, and all day-to-day operational issues within assigned areas of OPWDD.
• Consult with the Department of Civil Service regarding agency-wide examination needs assessment. Represent OPWDD at scope conferences, identify Subject Matter Experts and evaluate the effectiveness of the exam plan.
• Assist with the development of policy and procedures for new initiatives and programs established within OPWDD.
• Provide assistance on special projects, as needed.
Additional Comments All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.