NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities
Human Resources Specialist 2
NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities, Albany, New York, United States
Human Resources Specialist 2 – NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities.
Base pay range: $86,773.00/yr – $108,413.00/yr.
Duties and Responsibilities
Collaborate with human resources staff to address and resolve various appointments issues such as transfers, reassignments, provisional qualification review and processing, noncompetitive promotion, 4.2(b) nominations, and reinstatements.
Research solutions using the Civil Service Law, State Personnel Management Manual (SPMM), Attendance and Leave Manual, etc.
Ensure classification requests are appropriately researched and include all required supporting documentation that presents clear, concise, and logical justifications.
Follow up timely with the Department of Civil Service and/or Division of the Budget as needed with a high degree of courtesy and professionalism.
Research and prepare classification packages for more complex, statewide issues.
Provide management progress reports and escalations as appropriate.
Build a team atmosphere around engaged discussion, solution vetting, and shared accomplishment.
Track lessons learned and celebrate successes.
Participate in and lead special projects, such as e‑scheduling programs.
Develop skills and utilize innovative platforms, such as tools within the Microsoft 365 Suite/Power Platform, to assist in accomplishing tasks and special projects.
Provide leadership in assessing requirements, coordinating testing, framing, and feedback throughout development.
Minimum Qualifications
Promotion: One year of service as a Human Resources Specialist 1 and reachable on the current Civil Service list for Human Resources Specialist 2.
Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55‑b/c status in the posted title and be eligible for a lateral transfer; or be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1, 70.4, or 52.6 of Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.
To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT‑IT website at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/index.cfm.
Additional Comments
If you are currently a New York State employee serving in a permanent competitive qualifying title and eligible for a transfer via Section 70.1 or 52.6 of the Civil Service Law, you may be appointed to this title as a permanent competitive employee.
Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume.
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.
State‑government employees may be eligible for loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
Employees on long‑term leave may bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Individuals requiring reasonable accommodation should contact the Reasonable Accommodation Unit at (518) 486‑7222 or email accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov.
Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan.
Voluntary pre‑tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and Dependent Care Advantage Account allow employees to pay for uncovered health care and dependent care expenses.
Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP): an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services.
Life insurance and disability insurance.
The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest part of their salaries for retirement on a tax‑deferred basis.
Paid Holidays and Leave
Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year.
Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially.
Five (5) days paid personal leave each year.
Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over.
Up to three (3) days professional leave each year for professional development events.
Health Care Coverage
Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Family dental and vision plans are provided at no extra cost.
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Parental Leave allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event (birth of a child or placement of a child for adoption or foster care).
Retirement Program
Participate in The NYS Employees’ Retirement System (ERS), recognized as one of the best‑managed and best‑funded public retirement systems.
Professional Development and Training
NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase professional skills and prepare for promotional opportunities. See https://oer.ny.gov/training-and-professional-development.
The Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities to PEF‑represented and M/C‑designated employees that may grant continuing education credits toward maintaining professional licensure. See https://oer.ny.gov/public-service-workshops-program-pswp.
All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Equal Employment Opportunity OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects people of all backgrounds, identities, and orientations.
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Base pay range: $86,773.00/yr – $108,413.00/yr.
Duties and Responsibilities
Collaborate with human resources staff to address and resolve various appointments issues such as transfers, reassignments, provisional qualification review and processing, noncompetitive promotion, 4.2(b) nominations, and reinstatements.
Research solutions using the Civil Service Law, State Personnel Management Manual (SPMM), Attendance and Leave Manual, etc.
Ensure classification requests are appropriately researched and include all required supporting documentation that presents clear, concise, and logical justifications.
Follow up timely with the Department of Civil Service and/or Division of the Budget as needed with a high degree of courtesy and professionalism.
Research and prepare classification packages for more complex, statewide issues.
Provide management progress reports and escalations as appropriate.
Build a team atmosphere around engaged discussion, solution vetting, and shared accomplishment.
Track lessons learned and celebrate successes.
Participate in and lead special projects, such as e‑scheduling programs.
Develop skills and utilize innovative platforms, such as tools within the Microsoft 365 Suite/Power Platform, to assist in accomplishing tasks and special projects.
Provide leadership in assessing requirements, coordinating testing, framing, and feedback throughout development.
Minimum Qualifications
Promotion: One year of service as a Human Resources Specialist 1 and reachable on the current Civil Service list for Human Resources Specialist 2.
Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55‑b/c status in the posted title and be eligible for a lateral transfer; or be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1, 70.4, or 52.6 of Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.
To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT‑IT website at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/index.cfm.
Additional Comments
If you are currently a New York State employee serving in a permanent competitive qualifying title and eligible for a transfer via Section 70.1 or 52.6 of the Civil Service Law, you may be appointed to this title as a permanent competitive employee.
Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume.
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.
State‑government employees may be eligible for loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
Employees on long‑term leave may bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Individuals requiring reasonable accommodation should contact the Reasonable Accommodation Unit at (518) 486‑7222 or email accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov.
Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan.
Voluntary pre‑tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and Dependent Care Advantage Account allow employees to pay for uncovered health care and dependent care expenses.
Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP): an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services.
Life insurance and disability insurance.
The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest part of their salaries for retirement on a tax‑deferred basis.
Paid Holidays and Leave
Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year.
Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially.
Five (5) days paid personal leave each year.
Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over.
Up to three (3) days professional leave each year for professional development events.
Health Care Coverage
Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Family dental and vision plans are provided at no extra cost.
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Parental Leave allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event (birth of a child or placement of a child for adoption or foster care).
Retirement Program
Participate in The NYS Employees’ Retirement System (ERS), recognized as one of the best‑managed and best‑funded public retirement systems.
Professional Development and Training
NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase professional skills and prepare for promotional opportunities. See https://oer.ny.gov/training-and-professional-development.
The Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities to PEF‑represented and M/C‑designated employees that may grant continuing education credits toward maintaining professional licensure. See https://oer.ny.gov/public-service-workshops-program-pswp.
All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Equal Employment Opportunity OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects people of all backgrounds, identities, and orientations.
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