Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 09/21/17
Applications Due: 09/29/17
Vacancy ID: 43976
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleHuman Resources Specialist 1
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Salary Grade18
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $51905 to $64409 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 8:30 AM
To 5 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Schenectady
Street Address 500 Balltown Road
Building #1
City Schenectady
StateNY
Zip Code12304
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• In title Human Resources Specialist 1, SG-18;
• Eligible to 52.6 transfer. To qualify for a permanent appointment under Section 52.6, candidates must have one year of permanent competitive service in a title designated as 52.6 transfer eligible.
Duties Description PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Include, but not limited to:
Under the supervision of a Human Resources Specialist 2, this position will be assigned to provide professional services for a specific number of teams, and will supervise a major portion of a personnel function, such as time and attendance; workers’ compensation; employee benefits; and medical leaves. Specific duties include:
The preparation and processing of personnel transactions needed to make appointments and change an employee’s employment status.
As assigned, will participate in employee recruitment and retention activities.
Serve as a consultant/liaison to assigned program areas (managers and employees), as well as the Unions.
Review formal counseling memos and reassignment forms written by supervisors to ensure they are accurate and complete.
Supervise and serve as the expert for assign Personnel function, which may include time and attendance, list management, medical leaves and employee benefits.
Assist with development of spreadsheets to track performance evaluations, postings and other HR related information.
As assigned, will perform Labor Relations duties, including contract interpretation, routine labor relations issues, grievances, and training on disciplinary processes.
PREFERRED QUALIFICAITONS:
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high stress, high productivity environment.
• Excellent ability to maintain positive working relationships with the union representatives, co-workers and employees.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required, as is the ability to quickly and effectively move between tasks.
• Excellent analytical and reasoning skills.
• Ability to remain objective.
• Tenacity and persistence are needed to fully research a matter and get others to provide the information that is needed to close an issue.
• Recent aptitude with Microsoft Office Software to develop spreadsheets and Word documents, as well as some familiarity with Access.
• Ability to use a computer to type letters, e-mails and maintain your calendar.
• Ability to read and comprehend technical information and apply it and/or explain it in simple terms to others.
Additional Comments *THIS POSITION IS PENDING THE DIVISION OF BUDGET APPROVAL TO FILL*
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
• Family and household member relationships: OPWDD policy may impact eligibility for this position. Employees are responsible for recognizing the relationship and not posting for positions where it would be a concern. Before you apply read Section 120.27 of the Region 3 Policy Manual. Please e-mail ODHPRSNL if you have you need help determining if this policy applies to you.
• CAPA: Must be cleared by the NYS Central Register for Child Abuse and Maltreatment, if position requires working with minors and not previously cleared.
• All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.
• Please note: 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.
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.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Amy Link
Telephone 518-388-1843
Fax 518-370-7536
Email Address ODH.PERSONNEL@OPWDD.NY.GOV
Address
Street 500 Balltown Road
Building #1
City Schenectady
State NY
Zip Code 12304
Notes on Applying (Position can be filled at the Trainee level)
Submit cover letter and résumé by September 29, 2017. Include your Social security number when applying, so that your eligibility can be verified .Please reference the above EOA # 17-442 in all correspondence.
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