Review Vacancy
AgencyInformation Technology Services, Office of
TitleHuman Resource Specialist 1/Trainee Ref#8449 (NY HELPS)
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $65164 to $80860 Annually
Minimum Qualifications NYS HELPS:
Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1 (equated to salary grade 13)*
-A bachelor’s degree or higher
Human Resources Specialist Trainee 2 (equated to a salary grade 14)*
-A bachelor's degree and one year of professional human resources experience
Human Resources Specialist 1 (salary grade 18)
-A bachelor's degree and two years of professional human resources experience
NOTE: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).
Transfer: Open to NYS employees with one year of permanent, contingent permanent, or 55b/c service as a Human Resources Specialist 1, SG-18; OR who are in a title SG-16 or above deemed administrative under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law; OR in a title approved for transfer under Section 70.1 of Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two grades.
Reinstatement: If you previously served in this title or in a title otherwise transferable to this title, you may be reinstated pursuant to Civil Service Law. If you left state service less than one year ago, there reinstatement request from a state agency will usually be approved by the Department of Civil Service. If you left state service more than one year ago, the reinstatement must also be approved by the Civil Service Commission.
55b/c Appointment: This position is eligible for 55b/c designation and candidates with 55b/c eligibility are encouraged to apply. Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications and a current 55b/c eligibility letter. For 55 b/consideration, candidates must satisfy at least one of the Open Competitive qualifications listed above.
*Successful completion of a two-year traineeship leads to appointment as a Human Resources Specialist 1, SG-18.
Duties Description Under the direction of a Human Resources Specialist 2, SG-23 within ITS Human Resources (HR), the HR Specialist 1 will assist with the administration of staffing, classification, compensation, examination planning, and general personnel activities for assigned program areas.
Specific duties shall include, but not limited to:
• Facilitate pro-active discussions with programs for organizational and succession planning and manage all personnel activities for assigned program areas, ensuring adherence to Civil Service Law, Rules, and Regulations.
• Research, analyze, and advise on recruitment, classification, and compensation strategies for difficult to recruit positions and unique staffing needs.
• Review and edit correspondence to Civil Service for approval of staffing, classification, and compensation requests.
• Qualify candidates based off their social security number, to see if they qualify for transfers.
• Assist in the development of HR procedures and special projects.
• Perform other personnel tasks, as required.
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 thirteen (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.
For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non- competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they are applying. At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.
At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address PostingResponses@its.ny.gov
Address
Swan Street Building, Core 4, Floor 1
Notes on ApplyingTo apply, please send a cover letter and resume and indicate that you are applying for Human Resources Specialist 1, Ref#8449 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.