Position Information

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AgencyInformation Technology Services, Office of

TitleAssociate Director Human Resources 1

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary Grade25

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $90931 to $114940 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

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

Location

County Albany

Street Address Empire State Plaza

Swan Street Building, Core 4

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12220

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent, contingent- permanent or 55b/c service in a position allocated to a Grade 23 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.

OR

Provisional Pending Exam Minimum Qualifications:
One year or more of permanent, contingent-permanent or 55b/c service as a Human Resources Specialist 2.

OR

Non-Competitive Promotion (NCP):
If there are no more than three qualified candidates in the promotion field for this position, the agency will request approval from the Department of Civil Service to fill this position via a non-competitive promotion (NCP) examination, pursuant to Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law. In order to be eligible for the NCP, candidates must be in the departmental promotion field and have one year or more in a permanent or contingent-permanent competitive, or 55b/c service in a Human Resources Specialist 2.

Duties Description Under the direction of the Associate Director Human Resources 2, M-2, the incumbent of this positions will ensure the direct supervision of multiple teams of human resource professionals assigned within the departments Program Management and Recruitment units.

Incumbent will ensure the supervision, development, and training of human resource specialists and supervisors in the performance of broad range of general duties and functions in support of assigned programs areas, including but not limited, requests to fill, recruitment activities, appointments, organizational planning and development, and position classification. Will assist in the overall management of the department in coordination with colleagues and higher-level department managers.

Specific duties include but are not limited to:
•Supervise day to day personnel operations and actions by subordinate human resource specialists including the review of requests to fill, selective certification profiles, nomination and appointment, and transaction submission.
•Administer and provide training and direction to HR Specialists on staffing, recruitment, classification and compensation, and examination planning strategies for ITS, in accordance with Civil Service Law, rules and regulations.
•Draft communications and requests related to personnel administration, assuring standardized requests among staff and coordinating discussions with Civil Service.
•Assist Directors with the evaluation of reports and effectiveness of HR initiatives in relation to established goals. Recommend new and best practice approaches, policies, and procedures for continuous improvements in efficiency. Prepare related communications and present report-outs.
•Assist Directors with the evaluation of workforce, recruitment, and retention data; maintain and evaluate related metrics; and develop and implement related goals and strategies for enhanced ITS Workforce Management.
•Manage probation, traineeship, and performance program/evaluation administration.
•Provide oversight to day-to-day Personnel operations, including review of Selective Certification profiles, classification requests, nomination requests, etc. and assuring standardized practices across teams.
•Assist with the development of complex or sensitive classification requests and/or other Civil Service requests and prepare requests requiring Civil Service Commission action.
•Assist with developing and implementing HR-related trainings and communications to staff and managers.
•Perform full range of supervisory responsibilities.

Additional Comments Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. This position may be filled in Albany or NYC or other locations statewide.

Benefits of Working for NYS
Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
-Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually
-Up to thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
-Up to five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
-Up to eight (8) days of paid sick leave annually for M/C
-Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development.

Health Care Benefits
-Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
-Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost

Additional Benefits
-New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS)Membership
-NYS Deferred Compensation
-Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds-Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)-And many more.

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

Contact Information

Name Danielle Schittino

Telephone 518-473-0398

Fax 518 402-4924

Email Address PostingResponses@its.ny.gov

Address

Street Empire State Plaza

Swan Street Building, Core 4, Floor 1

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12242

 

Notes on ApplyingTo apply, please send a cover letter and resume and indicate that you are applying for Associate Director Human Resources 1, and include the Vacancy ID in your subject line. In your cover letter, please clearly explain how you meet the minimum qualifications as stated above and describe relevant experience for this position.

Your Social Security number may be requested to confirm your eligibility. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Selected candidates who are new or returning to NYS service may be required to pay for fingerprinting fees.

New York State is an equal opportunity employer.