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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 08/28/26

Applications Due09/12/26

Vacancy ID222772

NY HELPNo

AgencyGeneral Services, Office of

TitleHuman Resources Specialist 2 - VID 222772

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade23

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $90687 to $113292 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 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address Corning Tower, 31st Floor

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12242

Duties Description Under the supervision of the Associate Director of Human Resources 1, M-1, the incumbent will supervise an assigned HR Specialist team within the Division of Human Resources Management providing services to OGS programs.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:
• Research, plan, and prepare classification, examination, recruitment, and personnel activities for assigned OGS business units.
• Submit completed transactions for all personnel actions including but not limited to appointments and separations.
• Advise agency employees and program management on advancement options and career mobility options.
• Participate in examination planning and development activities.
• Provide guidance and assistance to business units regarding recruitment, appointment, promotion, transfer, status, and/or salary of employees.
• Ensure all activities are consistent with the laws, rules, regulations and policies of the Department of Civil Service, the Office of Employee Relations, and the negotiated agreements between employee unions and the State.
• Serve on workgroups and committees for OGS programs.
• Establish and maintain close working relationships with staff members of operating divisions, Department of Civil Service, and other State agencies.
• Supervise subordinate staff consisting of Human Resources Specialist 1s.
• Perform the full range of supervisory responsibilities.
• Perform other duties and special projects as required.

Minimum Qualifications Current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service in a position allocated to a Grade 21 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 or Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.

OR

52.7 Non-Competitive Promotion:
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. To be eligible for the NCP, candidates must meet the following qualifications: Current New York State Office of General Services employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service as a Human Resources Specialist 1 and must not have failed the two most recent exams.

NOTE: IN ORDER TO AWARD THE PROPER CREDIT FOR WORK EXPERIENCE, RESUMES MUST INCLUDE MONTH AND YEAR FOR START AND END DATES. IF ANY OF THIS EXPERIENCE IS LESS THAN FULL TIME, YOU MUST INDICATE THE AVERAGE NUMBER OF HOURS WORKED PER WEEK.

Additional Comments The Office of General Services (OGS) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants from all communities to apply.

For a full version of OGS’s EEO/AA statement and benefits joining Team #OneOGS, please visit http://www.ogs.ny.gov/employment.

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

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

Name Human Resources/ZP

Telephone 518-473-5282

Fax 518-486-1631

Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM

31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12242

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter to HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications along with the month/year and, if less than full time, the average hours worked per week for each position listed. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.

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