Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleHuman Resources Specialist 1 - 30155

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $55005 to $80860 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

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 Human Resources Management Group

Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Room 2217

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12237

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications NY HELPS Non-competitive Minimum Qualifications:
Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1: A bachelor's or higher degree.
Human Resources Specialist Trainee 2: A bachelor's degree and one year of professional human resources experience.
Human Resources Specialist 1: A bachelor's degree and two years of professional human resources experience.
Substitutions: A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.
Transfer: Current NYS employee with one (1) year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service in a title at or above SG-16 and eligible for transfer to Human Resources Specialist 1 (SG-18) under Sections 70.1 or 52.6 of the NYS Civil Service Law OR a current NYS employee with one (1) year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service in a title at or above SG-11 and eligible for transfer to Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1 or Trainee 2 under Sections 70.1 or 52.6 of the NYS Civil Service Law.

Preferred Qualifications: Strong service-oriented focus and collaboration skills; strong written, interpersonal, and communication skills; ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and deadlines; ability to work successfully as part of a team and independently; strong attention to detail; strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, sharepoint and Outlook.

Duties Description Acting as a business partner to our Department’s programs, the Human Resources Specialist 1 will provide a full spectrum of personnel management in collaboration designated program areas, including administration of staffing and recruitment, position classification, examination planning, and management of employee probation and leaves of absence; provide technical assistance to programs in the administration and interpretation of Civil Service Law, Rule and policy, as well as agency specific policies and procedures; research and analyze appropriate documentation for a broad range of HR topics, including the potential implications; identify business process improvement opportunities, evaluate alternate strategies or solutions, and develop recommendations and rationale; represent DOH at job fairs and recruitment events across the state.

Additional Comments This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required.

This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.

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.

The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm

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

Contact Information

Name Human Resource Management Group

Telephone 5184861812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Room 2217

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference SC/HRS1/30155 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, SC/HRS1/30155, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.