Review Vacancy
AgencyEducation Department, State
TitleHuman Resources Specialist 2 (Labor Relations) (Open to current NYS employees only), (2 Positions), PROVISIONAL OPPORTUNITY**
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $67104 to $83839 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Eligible List Appointment: Candidates who are reachable on the Human Resources Specialist 2 (Labor Relations) eligible list may be considered for appointment.
§52.6 Transfer: One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title allocated SG-21 or higher eligible to transfer under §52.6.
**Provisional Appointment. If the eligible list contains fewer than three acceptors, a provisional appointment may be considered. For provisional appointment, candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Senior Personnel Administrator OR as a Legal Assistant 2.
Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Human Resource Management (OHRM) is seeking applications for two Human Resources Specialist 2 (Labor Relations) positions. OHRM provides personnel, staff development, labor relations and employee benefits services to staff in various program areas within NYSED, including the Office of Educational Policy, the Office of Adult Career and Continuing Education Services, the Office of the Professions, the Office of Cultural Education, the Office of Higher Education, the Office of Performance Improvement and Management Services, the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, and two schools operated by NYSED in Rome and Batavia. Under the direction of the Associate Director of Human Resources 2 (Labor Relations), the incumbents will assist in the administration and maintenance of the labor relations program by administering the employee discipline and grievance procedures, participating in labor management meetings, and providing technical assistance to employees and managers regarding the negotiated contracts. Major duties of these positions will include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Serve as the management representative on agency labor/management subcommittees;
• Advise supervisory staff regarding the review and response to Step 1 grievances;
• Conduct Step 2 grievance hearings and draft related decisions;
• Conduct investigations of employee misconduct;
• Investigate workplace violence complaints not involving physical assault or sexual harassment;
• Consult with, and provide advice to, managers and supervisors regarding the proper interpretation and administration of the State’s collective bargaining agreements with PEF, CSEA, NYSCOPBA and Council 82;
• Conduct disciplinary interrogations, prepare and issue notices of discipline, and represent the agency’s interests at disciplinary arbitrations;
• Advise supervisors regarding performance management and the performance evaluation process;
• Represent the agency’s position at performance evaluation appeal hearings;
• Conduct pre-termination hearings pursuant to Section 73 of the NYS Civil Service Law;
• Assist with the representation of NYSED’s position at appeal hearings conducted pursuant to Sections 71 and 72 of the NYS Civil Service Law; and
• Assist in the development and delivery of training to NYSED staff on specific components of labor relations such as those related to employee organizational leave, counseling, and progressive discipline.
Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: These will be contingent permanent appointments. Promotions and transfers may change appointee’s negotiating unit. Applicants should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. These positions require occasional travel.
*Leads to a maximum salary of $83,839 based on annual performance advances.
APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest to hr@nysed.gov. (Email submissions preferred.) You must include the Box number (listed below) of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.
CFO-266/00781
CFO-272/00780
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Office of Human Resources Management
Address
Street NYS Education Department
89 Washington Avenue, OHRM, Room 528 EB
Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest to hr@nysed.gov. (Email submissions preferred.) You must include the Box number (listed below) of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.
CFO-266/00781
CFO-272/00780