NY HELPYes

AgencyTaxation & Finance, State

TitleHuman Resources Specialist Trainee 1 (Labor Relations)

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $56655 to $83286 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

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? No

County Albany

Street Address WA Harriman State Campus

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12227

Duties Description Under the supervision of a Human Resources Specialist 2 (Labor Relations), the
incumbent serves as a member of the Labor Relations Bureau, which is responsible
for the administration of the Department's disciplinary, grievance and performance
evaluation programs in accordance with the provisions of the various negotiating unit
contracts and/or applicable laws, rules or regulations.

The incumbent will perform the following essential functions:

Advising supervisors at all levels, both orally and in writing, in relation to counseling,
discipline, grievance and performance evaluations procedures. Advising department
on the appropriate means for dealing with operational and/or employee behavior
problems. Interpreting the terms of the negotiated agreements, Department
policies, attendance rules and Civil Service Law as they may apply to the situation.
Advice may include recommendations for counseling or discipline, a referral to EHS
or EAP, or other action as appropriate.
Performing fact-finding activities in relation to employee grievances and disciplinary
cases, drafting disciplinary charges, conducting agency level hearings, monitoring
the timely processing of grievances, and preparing agency level decisions.
Conducting investigations using interviewing and interrogation techniques. Preparing
notices of discipline in accordance with the employee contracts.
Advocating cases as assigned, including serving as, or assisting LR staff serving as,
the State’s advocate at CSEA 33.5 time and attendance umpire hearings, expedited
arbitration process, and at Article 33 non-expedited disciplinary arbitrations.
Working constructively with managers and union officials in both informal problem
resolution forums and in formal Labor/Management meetings. Attempting to resolve
problems at the lowest possible level. Advising first step reviewers on the
appropriate response to formal grievances. Conducting second step grievance
meetings and writing decisions. Assisting OER in obtaining information as requested.
Interpreting negotiated agreements, applicable laws, rules and regulations, and
Department policies. Making sound recommendations to managers and supervisors
in relation to the above.
Reviewing appropriateness of unsatisfactory performance evaluations and answering
questions across the program and union spectrum about the general evaluation process
as well as individual evaluations. Working with supervisors preparing appropriate
evaluations and with addressing employee rebuttals.
Collecting and analyzing information from managers that support referrals to Employee Health Services for fitness-for-duty examinations.
Assisting with special projects as assigned.
Participating in the development and delivery of supervisory training as it relates
to labor relations issues.

Traveling as required. (Limited)

Performs other duties as assigned.

Meeting the Department’s standards for time and attendance.

Minimum Qualifications The ability to fill this position is subject to DOB guidelines for processing personnel transactions. Note: a budget waiver is not required to fill positions via transfer to lateral or downward level positions within the same department or to change line items within the same funding source; or to replace employees who have been terminated during their probationary periods. The selected candidate must be eligible for appointment in accordance with the provisions of the Civil Service Law, Rules, and Regulations. If mandatory rehiring lists exist for this title, appointment other than reassignment must be made from these lists. If there are no acceptors from these lists, appointment may be made using the following:

a) New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS);
b) Employees who are currently serving in the same title are eligible for reassignment without change in title or status;
c) Candidates reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title and location;
d) Employees eligible for transfer.
e) This position may be filled as a two-year traineeship.

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

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 apply.

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 of 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.

NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1 $56,655 : A bachelor's or higher degree.
This may be filled as a two year traineeship leading to Salary Grade 18.

Additional Comments Schedule and telecommuting opportunities to be discussed at interview.

New York State is an equal opportunity employer. It’s the policy of the state of New York to provide for and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or an arrest or criminal conviction record unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

Any candidate selected for this position will be subject to a review of their tax return submissions by the New York State Department of Taxation & Finance. Employment of a candidate is conditioned upon a finding by the New York State Department of Taxation & Finance that the candidate is in compliance with all local, state, and federal tax laws. In accordance with federal government requirements, the employment of any candidate selected for this position is conditioned upon successfully completing a background investigation including a criminal history record check (fingerprint check).

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

Name Team 5

Telephone 5184572900

Fax

Email Address External.Application@tax.ny.gov

Address

Street WA Harriman State Campus

Building 9, Room 256

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12227

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should copy the below web address into your browser to complete the online application for the Department of Tax and Finance. Within the application you will attach your resume, and unofficial transcripts. The transcripts submitted must include your name, the institution’s name, coursework, and credits awarded to be accepted.

https://www7b.tax.ny.gov/HELP/gateway/HELP.home