Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleHuman Resources Specialist 3, Labor Relations
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $72429 to $91553 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Promotional/Provisional: To qualify, candidates must have one year of service as a Human Resources Specialist 2, Labor Relations.
OR
Transfer: To qualify for 52.6 transfer, candidates must have one year of permanent competitive service is a Grade 23 or higher in a title designated as 52.6 eligible.
Duties Description PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) provides high-quality, person-centered services, supports and advocacy to approximately 120,000+ individuals with developmental disabilities in New York State. We are guided in our interactions with the people we serve and each other by compassion, dignity, diversity, excellence and honesty.
The Employee Relations Office (ERO) is responsible for the administration of bargaining unit contract agreements with the public employees unions, (CSEA, PEF, NYSCOPBA and Council 82). ERO represents the OPWDD’s Commissioner in the administration of collective bargaining agreements with more than 20,000 state employees. As the Commissioner’s representative in employee relations matters ERO oversees the statewide disciplinary processes of OPWDD employees. ERO answers and resolves grievances that are appealed to 2nd step and beyond. ERO provides advice to human resources professionals related to contract administration issues. ERO offers training to human resource professionals and supervisors in Employee Relations issues such as performance evaluation, grievances, counseling and discipline. ERO meets with representatives from the unions to resolve matters of mutual concern (Labor Management Meetings).
Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Employee Relations the Human Resources Specialist 3, Labor Relations will be responsible for one or more labor unions and liaison with Governor’s Office of Employee Relations in regard to grievances. This position will also provide direction and advice to staff on problems and complaints raised by union representatives and requests for policy or contract interpretation by facility management. The position will be assigned a primary Developmental Disabilities Service Operations Office (DDSOO) and will be expected to review and approve all proposed disciplinary actions, advocate cases at arbitration and review and approve all case settlements/agreements to ensure consistency of practice. Selected candidate will attend meetings, oversee projects, and assignments and offer advice and strategy on policy-making issues.
Additional Comments Please note:
• 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.
• OPWDD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
• Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address OPWDD.Human.Resources@opwdd.ny.gov
Address
Street OPWDD Workforce and Talent Management
44 Holland Avenue
Notes on ApplyingOTHER: This position requires occasional travel statewide.
Submit cover letter and résumé by March 30, 2017. Please reference the EOA # 2017-97 in all correspondence.