Position Information

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AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for

TitleHuman Resources Specialist 2 (Labor Relations) EOA #25-167bjd

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

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 10%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 12 AM

To 11:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Erie

Street Address 1200 East and West Road

City West Seneca

StateNY

Zip Code14224

Job Specifics

Duties Description POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Human Resources Specialist 2 (Labor Relations) will plan, develop and direct the local Employee & Labor Relations Office by performing a wide range of human resources and labor relations activities and maintaining the day-to-day operation of the Office.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Human Resources Specialist 2 (Labor Relations) will perform and supervise the performance of various human resources activities within the Employee & Labor Relations Office to ensure efficient and effective operations are upheld in order to build and maintain a workforce that is effective in accomplishing OPWDD’s mission and goals within the framework of the merit system, and adherence to state and federal labor laws, Civil Service rules, regulations and practices. The incumbent of this position will serve in the absence of the Director of Local Labor Relations and Director of Human Resources and perform professional duties as directed by the Directors and Central Office administrators. The Human Resources Specialist 2 (Labor Relations) will directly supervise subordinate staff including Human Resources Specialist 1s and administrative support employees.

Under general direction, the candidate will operate in planning, organizing, conducting and coordinating human resources activities to attain specific objectives. Tasks and duties include but are not limited to directing the implementation of collective bargaining agreements, participating in labor management committees and subcommittees, resolving a wide variety of issues within the agency's administration of human resources activities, providing guidance and assistance to program managers and supervisors, reviewing and evaluating policies and procedures, advising management of their impact on the labor relations program, conducting complex hearings and investigations, and assessing and conducting labor relations training needs.

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Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Candidates must be reachable for appointment on Current Civil Service Eligible List for this title.

OR

2. Be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1 or 52.6 of Civil Service Law. For eligible transfer information visit the Civil Service Career Mobility Office at: http://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-search/titlesearch_action.cfm. Enter your current title in the search criteria.

In the event there is not a viable eligible list, candidates that meet the following qualifications may be qualified for Provisional Appointment pending exam. To be appointed on provisional status, you must be eligible to and participate in the next Civil Service examination(s) being given for this title. You must be qualified for appointment from the eligible list. You must be a reachable candidate, when the exam list is produced by civil service, to obtain permanent status and maintain your position.
Provisional Qualifications:
If there is not a valid eligible list, candidates who meet the following promotion qualifications may be qualified for a provisional appointment, candidates must have one year 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.

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.

Non-Competitive Promotion: If three or fewer interested promotional candidates respond to this notice, the agency may, at its discretion, nominate a qualified employee for non-competitive promotion under the provisions of Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law. If certified by Civil Service, mandatory reemployment list candidates must be considered first for appointment to this title

Additional Comments APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit cover letter and résumé by May 6, 2025 to:

Human Resources Management Office
1200 East and West Road
Building 1, West Seneca Campus
West Seneca, NY 14224
E-Mail: opwdd.sm.wny.bids@opwdd.ny.gov
FAX # (716) 517-3715

**Please reference EOA# 25-167bjd in all correspondence**

Please note:
• If you are employed by state government, you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice.
• 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 Workforce and Talent Management Central Office (518) 473-4785 or Email at accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.
• 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.
• To be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.
• OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
• 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.

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

How to Apply

Name OPWDD Region 1 Western Office

Telephone 716-517-2057

Fax 716-517-3715

Email Address opwdd.sm.wny.bids@opwdd.ny.gov

Address

Street 1200 East and West Road

City West Seneca

State NY

Zip Code 14224

 

Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit cover letter and résumé by May 6, 2025 to:

Human Resources Management Office
1200 East and West Road
Building 1, West Seneca Campus
West Seneca, NY 14224
E-Mail: opwdd.sm.wny.bids@opwdd.ny.gov
FAX # (716) 517-3715

**Please reference EOA# 25-167bjd in all correspondence**