Position Information

NY HELPSNo

55-b/c EligibleNo

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleAssociate Director Human Resources 1 - Classification, Staffing, Recruitment and Performance Management Unit - Main Office, Albany, NY

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary Grade661

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $97874 to $123715 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

InternshipNo

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 15%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address 625 Broadway

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12238

Job Specifics

Duties Description The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) is recruiting to fill an Associate Director Human Resources 1, M-1 position in the Classification, Staffing, Recruitment and Performance Management Unit. Reporting to an Associate Director Human Resources 2, M-2, the incumbent will manage and direct staff who perform recruitment, probation/performance management, classification, staffing, examination planning, and succession planning activities in accordance with the applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

Duties to be performed may include but are not limited to:

Performance Management:
• Designs and updates performance management framework.
• Verifies probation reports, performance plans, and traineeship plans are developed and issued for new and current employees.
• Prepares or supervises the preparation of various reports and related correspondence.
• Assists with the processing of fast-tracking requests, early probation completions, probation terminations, secondary probations or probationary extensions per the agency policy and/or in accordance with controlling policy and procedure.

Staffing, Classification & Recruitment:
• Manages and directs competitive, non-competitive and exempt recruitment activities, which includes overseeing the identification of program staffing needs against the agency’s available resources and reviewing proposed legislation and program initiatives.
• Provides oversight of the classification of new positions, reclassification of existing items, and reallocation and title structure change requests to ensure appropriate positions are classified.
• Assists with the development of the examination program and participate in interactions with the Department of Civil Service related to examination development and eligible list production.
• Supervise and trains subordinate staff.
• Assigns and reviews work and monitors completion of assignments.
• Conducts performance evaluations and address any deficiencies with appropriate staff.

Minimum Qualifications There is no Civil Service eligible list for this title. You may apply if you are eligible for appointment or reinstatement by one of the following qualifications:

52.6 Transfer Qualifications:

At least one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/c service as a Grade 23 or higher. The service must be in a title that Civil Service has deemed transfer eligible to the position.

Note: The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.

For all transfers noted, a comprehensive list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/.

Subsequent 55-b/c Qualifications:

A subsequent 55-b/c appointment may be considered if you have at least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service and have a current Civil Service 55-b/c letter of eligibility.

Provisional Qualifications:

In the absence of an eligible list, a provisional appointment may be considered. For provisional appointment, candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as a Human Resources Specialist 2.

The appointed candidate would have to be reachable on the next holding of the examination to be appointed permanently.

52.7 Non-Competitive Promotion (NCP) Qualifications:
As required by the New York State Department of Civil Service, we are posting for this position to determine if there are any qualified OPRHP employees interested in a permanent appointment to the position. To be eligible for NCP, candidates must be in the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation promotion field and have at least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service as a Human Resources Specialist 2. If 3 or fewer qualified NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation eligible promotional employees respond to this posting, Civil Service may approve the permanent appointment of one of the qualified employees without further examination.

Note: Non-competitive refers to not competing in an examination; the appointment will be competitive.

Additional Comments If you have previous or current employment at a NYS agency, to be considered for this position, a review of your state history is needed. Please provide the last four digits of your social security number in your email response or on your resume. If you are not comfortable providing this information in your response, a representative from our office may contact you.

Operational Needs:
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.

Benefits:
The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation offers a generous benefits package that includes but is not limited to:

Paid Time Off:

• M/C: 39 days - 13 Vacation days, 8 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays.
• M/C: Eligible for unlimited days of professional leave to participate in professional development, but at the supervisor’s discretion.

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)
• Paid Parental / Family Leave

To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx.

This position may require a background check prior to appointment.

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

How to Apply

Name Human Resources Bureau

Telephone

Fax

Email Address Employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street 625 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12238

 

Notes on ApplyingAll candidates must submit a written resume and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Please submit your resume and cover letter as a Word or PDF attachment. We are unable to open documents from Google Docs, Google Drive, OneDrive, Apple Pages, and/or “the cloud.”

Your application must be received by October 30, 2026, and submitted via email to employment@parks.ny.gov. You must include the Vacancy ID # and “Associate Director Human Resources 1 – Albany” in the subject line of your email. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for the position.

It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications. Failure to demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications and operating needs may result in your resume not being considered for this position.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.

New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

Executive Order 31 commits New York State government to becoming a model employer for people with disabilities, increasing the participation of people with disabilities in state service, and ensuring equal access to opportunities. OPRHP encourages people with disabilities to apply. We provide reasonable and religious accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please send a request to the Equal Opportunity Unit at ReasonableAccommodation@parks.ny.gov or (518) 486-7754.