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AgencyInformation Technology Services, Office of

TitleAssociate Director Human Resources 1

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary Grade661

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $93659 to $118388 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Rensselaer

Street Address 164 Columbia Turnpike

City Rensselaer

StateNY

Zip Code12144

Duties Description The Associate Director Human Resources 1 will be responsible for classification, telecommuting auditing, compensation, leaves management, examination planning staffing management and assist with recruitment as needed. This role involves developing relevant strategies and ensuring compliance with applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee agency telecommuting program to ensure compliance with agency policy.
• Ensure protocols regarding telecommuting agreements, eligibility determinations, and documentation standards is followed based on agency policy and guidance.
• Conduct periodic audits of telecommuting arrangements to ensure operational needs, performance expectations, and supervisory oversight requirements are met.
• Advise executive leadership on telecommuting risk mitigation, policy updates, and program effectiveness.
• Direct classification and reclassification reviews to ensure positions align with appropriate Civil Service titles and standards.
• Oversee preparation of classification justifications, organizational charts, and duty statements.
• Ensure position duties align with approved title specifications and salary grades.
• Advise leadership on organizational design, reporting structures, and span-of-control considerations.
• Provide executive oversight of leave programs including FMLA, Paid Family Leave, Workers’ Compensation, Military Leave, ADA leave, and negotiated leave benefits.
• Ensure consistent interpretation and application of state and federal leave laws and collective bargaining agreements.
• Provide strategic HR guidance to executive leadership on staffing and establish and maintain internal policies, procedures, and quality assurance controls for transaction processing.
• Supervise HR managers and professional staff responsible for staffing transactions for the agency.
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate subordinate professional staff.

Minimum Qualifications Current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent, contingent- permanent or 55b/c service in a position allocated to a Grade 23 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.

OR

Provisional Pending Exam Minimum Qualifications: One year or more of permanent, contingent-permanent or 55b/c service as a Human Resources Specialist 2.

OR

Non-Competitive Promotion (NCP): If there are no more than three qualified candidates in the promotion field for this position, the agency will request approval from the Department of Civil Service to fill this position via a non-competitive promotion (NCP) examination, pursuant to Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law. In
order to be eligible for the NCP, candidates must be in the departmental promotion field and have one year or more in a permanent or contingent-permanent competitive, or 55b/c service in a Human Resources Specialist 2.


Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in Human Resources Management
• Knowledge of Civil Service Law, Rules, and Regulations
• Experience with recruitment strategies and workforce management
• Strong analytical and communication skills

Additional Comments ITS will not offer permanent employment to any candidate unless the candidate provides documentation that they are authorized to accept work in the United States on a permanent basis. It is the policy of ITS not to hire F1 or H1 visa holders for permanent employment or to sponsor non-immigrant aliens for temporary work authorization visas or for permanent residence. Some positions may require fingerprinting.

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 (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF.
• 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.

The Office of Information Technology Services is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage all individuals with disabilities to apply.

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

Name Alec Fee

Telephone 518-473-0398

Fax 518-402-4924

Email Address PostingResponses@its.ny.gov

Address

Street Office of Information Technology Services, Human Resources Management

164 Columbia Turnpike

City Rensselaer

State NY

Zip Code 12144

Notes on ApplyingTo apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume clearly indicating how you qualify. Ensure that you include the vacancy ID in the subject of your email for prompt routing. Your Social Security number may be required to confirm eligibility.