Position Information

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AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for

TitleHuman Resources Specialist 2 (Labor Relations)

Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary Grade23

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $84246 to $105255 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County New York

Street Address 2445 State Route 30

City Tupper Lake

StateNY

Zip Code12986

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Transfer Qualifications Any permanent Human Resources Specialist 2 OR
Any person eligible for 70.1 transfer.

Promotional Opportunities: Any person eligible for appointment from the civil service list

Provisional Appointment: In the event that there is not a valid eligible list, candidates who meet the qualifications may be qualified for a provisional appointment:
Note: If you are appointed provisionally, you must take the next scheduled Civil Service examination for this title and your score must be reachable on the resulting eligible list before you can be permanently appointed. If you do not pass the examination or achieve a reachable score, you may not be retained.
Minimum Qualifications: You must take and pass a Civil Service examination in order to be considered for this position.
On or before the date of the examination, you must be a qualified employee of New York State and have had 12 months of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as:

Either A. Human Resources Specialist 1 (Labor Relations), Human Resources Specialist Trainee 2 (Labor Relations), or Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1 (Labor Relations);

Or B. Human Resources Specialist 1, Human Resources Specialist Trainee 2, or Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1.

OPWDD is committed to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We believe that we are most effective in managing and improving our service system with a diverse team of employees. With such a large workforce, we rely on the collective individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, ideas and talent that our employees bring to their work. This speaks to our culture and is a key part of our successes. As we continuously recruit people for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

Duties Description PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direction of the Regional Employee and Labor Relations Director, the Human Resources Specialist 2 (LR) will supervise the performance of labor relations operations, maintaining an adequate and competent workforce, and will independently perform a wide range of duties in the administration of the employee and labor relations program. Essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Maintaining primary oversight of the Employee and Labor Relations (ELR) team at Sunmount DDSO, supervising the Human Resource Specialist(s) 1, SG-18, ensuring competency development, scheduling and assigning work to subordinate staff adjusting workloads as necessary, monitoring their work progress and reviewing completed work; committing to engaging in ongoing and appropriate performance management
• Providing advice and consultation to program managers and supervisors to ensure proper interpretation and equitable administration of contract provisions, providing advice and assistance regarding labor relations and disciplinary matters
• Advising program managers, supervisors and employees on applicable laws, rules/policies, directives or negotiated agreements related to the work environment
• Monitor the timely processing of Step 1 grievances in accordance with contractual timeframes. Gathering evidence, scheduling hearings, preparing written grievance decisions; assigning and delegating grievances to subordinate staff and reviewing Step 1 decisions written by subordinate staff prior to issuance. Entering and monitoring the grievance tracker in Microsoft Lists
• Participation in various agency level labor management meetings and subcommittees, including serving as the Health & Safety Committee meeting chairperson; attending weekly Investigation Status meetings
• Conducting and/or assisting in employee misconduct investigations by gathering documents and statements, conducting interviews and interrogations of employees, writing investigative summaries; reviewing and signing off on investigative summaries prepared by subordinate staff
• Acting as a liaison with the Justice Center, OIIA, and ADID Investigators, monitoring the Sunmount labor relations inbox, and performing associated duties ensuring all requests are met in a timely fashion
• Assisting Employee Relations team in preparation of Article 33 Arbitrations
• Implementing awards and decisions determined by Arbitration Hearings/settlements, and issuing Notices of Discipline, as directed by the Employee Relations team
• Administering Employee Relations processes as assigned – i.e., Reasonable Suspicion, Employee Health Services (EHS) referrals
• Assuming the roles of Workplace Violence Coordinator and Domestic Violence Agency Liaison (DVAL), upon completion of necessary training
• Regular computer use of NYSTEP; TIMES; Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, Lists; VPCR; WebEx
• Ability to work confidentially, independently, act discreetly and exercise good judgement
• Committing to providing exceptional customer service, maintaining positive relationships with our union partners, embracing the mission of OPWDD, and exemplifying our values at all times
• Other labor relations duties as assigned.
• Occasional travel is required, with advanced notice
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Additional Comments Please note:
• For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements will be honored.
• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume/cover letter.
• 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.
• OPWDD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
• Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). If an employee believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the NYS OPWDD Division of Administration Central Office at (518) 486-7222 or Email at accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.
• Position may be eligible for Loan Forgiveness via the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program:
• For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice

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

Contact Information

Name Sunmount-OHRM

Telephone (518)359-4150

Fax 518-359-4161

Email Address sunmount.careers@opwdd.ny.gov

Address

Street 2445 State Route 30

City Tupper Lake

State NY

Zip Code 12986

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease reference the above EOA #24-88 in all correspondence.