Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyTransportation, Department of

TitleHuman Resources Specialist 1 (Trainee 1 / Trainee 2) NY HELPS

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $56655 to $83286 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address NYS Department of Transportation - Personnel Bureau

50 Wolf Road

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12232

Job Specifics

Duties Description Duties Description:

Under the supervision of a Human Resources Specialist 2, the Human Resources Specialist 1 will perform general personnel activities, which include: staffing, classification, recruitment, exam planning, and employee services. The DOT Personnel Bureau provides services to over 8,000 employees.


Duties include but are not limited to:

• Assist in the management of workforce through appointments, promotions, transfers, reinstatements and terminations; and develop requests for new positions, reclassifications, reallocations, minimum qualifications for exam planning, earmark releases and special salary treatments as assigned.
• Understand and interpret Civil Service Law, State Personnel Management Manual, Civil Service Attendance and Leave Manual, Title and Salary Plan and other official references to properly perform a wide variety of human resources activities.
• Assist with recruitment related activities and events.
• Participate in exam planning, including serving as a liaison between program areas and the NYS Department of Civil Service.
• Effectively communicate with candidates, providing timely responses to inquiries and providing information on the appointment process.
• Reviews tentative classification standards. Coordinates with affected program staff for appropriate and timely comments.
• Participate in large workforce initiatives at DOT, such as Seasonal Hiring and Reductions in Force.
• Review and ensure timely completion of probation reports. Provide guidance to program managers regarding the probationary termination process.
• Assist in the development and instruction of standardized guidance for internal staff.
• Special Projects or assignments as needed.


The incumbent selected for this position must possess excellent oral and written communication skills and will be required to establish and maintain working relationships with professional, paraprofessional and support staff.

Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).*

To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the open competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:

Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1:
Four years of experience** performing and supervising the performance of various human resources activities such as staffing services, which consist of recruitment, examination, and placement activities; position classification and compensation; and employee services such as employee benefit, health and safety, employee counseling, and employee recognition.

Human Resources Specialist Trainee 2:
Five years of experience** performing and supervising the performance of various human resources activities such as staffing services, which consist of recruitment, examination, and placement activities; position classification and compensation; and employee services such as employee benefit, health and safety, employee counseling, and employee recognition.

Human Resources Specialist 1:
Six years of experience** performing and supervising the performance of various human resources activities such as staffing services, which consist of recruitment, examination, and placement activities; position classification and compensation; and employee services such as employee benefit, health and safety, employee counseling, and employee recognition.

**Substitutions: An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.

If chosen, you may, at the agency's discretion, be appointed to a higher level. You must inform the agency of any additional qualifications at your interview.

Candidates may also be qualified for permanent competitive appointment if reachable from the appropriate Civil Service eligible list or eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.

Additional Comments Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

*For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.

At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

If you are on the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) eligible list, please state that along with your score in your cover letter.

Your required educational credentials must have been awarded by an educational institution accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the United States (U.S.) Department of Education/Secretary of Education. If awarded by an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of companies that provide these services (fees must be paid to the company you choose) can be found at: http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfmt

The salary range listed reflects the full range for this graded position. For new State employees appointed into graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts. For more salary information please visit https://oer.ny.gov/salary-schedules


DOT is an equal opportunity employer. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply.

In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States. Candidates for employment must have proper authorization to work in the United States at the time an offer of employment is made. The Department will not sponsor a nonimmigrant for a temporary employment visa (H-1B or similar), OPT STEM, or for permanent residence. Offers of permanent employment may not be made to nonimmigrants whose employment authorization is limited to a period of practical training (F-1 or similar).

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

How to Apply

Name Nicole Waldron

Telephone

Fax

Email Address HR-Personnel@dot.ny.gov

Address

Street 50 Wolf Road

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12232

 

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest, a current resume, and a copy of required transcripts (if applicable), titled by last name, with the Notice Number MO-26-009 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest, no later than 1/22/2026 to:

NYS Department of Transportation
Attn: Nicole Waldron
Personnel Bureau
50 Wolf Road
Albany, NY 12232
Email: HR-Personnel@dot.ny.gov