NYS Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services
Human Resources Specialist 1/Trainee 1/Trainee 2 (NY HELPS)
NYS Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services, Albany, New York, United States
Human Resources Specialist 1/Trainee 1/Trainee 2 (NY HELPS)
Apply for the Human Resources Specialist 1/Trainee 1/Trainee 2 (NY HELPS) role at the NYS Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services.
Pay Range Base pay: $56,655.00/yr – $83,286.00/yr (actual pay based on skills and experience).
Job Description The Human Resources Specialist 1 will report to the Personnel Services Unit within the Human Resources Department. The incumbent will be responsible for a wide range of activities in accordance with Civil Service Law, Rules and Regulations.
Key Duties
Advise program staff on classification matters. Research and analyze requests for new positions, reclassifications, reallocations, and related classification matters and recommend appropriate action. Prepare classification requests and supporting documentation.
Provide guidance and assistance to programs regarding appointment, promotion, or transfer status of employees.
Work with program managers to create internal and external job postings.
Determine posting responder eligibility by reviewing resumes and employment history in NYSTEP when applicable.
Request and canvass eligible lists; review eligible list responses and provide list of candidates to programs.
Advise employees regarding advancement options.
Ensure appropriate and timely entry of personnel transactions into the Human Capital Management System (HCM). Liaise with Business Services Center (BSC) to troubleshoot and resolve transaction issues.
Review employee evaluations including performance evaluations, probation reports, and traineeship evaluations. Provide guidance to managers, supervisors, and employees about the evaluation process.
Prepare agency-specific employee on-boarding documents/policies and meet with new staff to complete required documentation and to provide information and materials.
Assist in the development of Personnel related training curriculum and assist in presentation of information to program and executive staff, as necessary.
Represent DHSES at job fairs and assist in other recruitment & outreach efforts.
Participate in examination planning and development activities.
Perform research for use in development or improvement of policy and/or procedures.
Assist with data analytics - tracking and reporting key personnel measure such as recruitment efforts and retention across all titles, shifts, and locations for DHSES.
Work closely with all HR staff across Human Resources Management to organize “deep dives” into various organizational issues and work with them to develop viable solutions for streamlining business processes.
Design and develop new tracking mechanisms for the purpose of reporting of key performance indicators.
Coordinate the content and distribution of agency-specific on-boarding documents/policies.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position.
Minimum Qualifications
Human Resources Specialist 1 level requirements:
Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1 (equated to SG-14): 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 (equated to SG-16): 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, SG-18: Six (6) 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.
Substitution: 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.
Dependent upon qualifications, if appointed as a trainee, successful completion of a one-year or two-year traineeship leads to appointment as a Human Resources Specialist 1, SG-18.
Transfer Eligibility 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 13 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1, 70.4, or 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.
NOTE: Employees on the Civil Service eligible list will be considered and should not respond to this posting. If you are on the eligible list and not reachable, you may be eligible for transfer.
Additional Comments NOTE: Support of operations during times of emergency and disaster from State Emergency Operations Center (EOC), state field offices and/or local deployments may be required, which would result in a change and/or increase in working hours, locations and/or duties.
Telecommuting Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency's Telecommuting Program Guidelines.
NY HELPs Program Details 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.
Equal Opportunity Statement The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) is an equal opportunity employer.
In accordance with the NYS Human Rights Law, DHSES does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status or status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
DHSES is committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace and is committed to providing our programs and services without discrimination.
In support of Executive Order 31, all qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Pay Range Base pay: $56,655.00/yr – $83,286.00/yr (actual pay based on skills and experience).
Job Description The Human Resources Specialist 1 will report to the Personnel Services Unit within the Human Resources Department. The incumbent will be responsible for a wide range of activities in accordance with Civil Service Law, Rules and Regulations.
Key Duties
Advise program staff on classification matters. Research and analyze requests for new positions, reclassifications, reallocations, and related classification matters and recommend appropriate action. Prepare classification requests and supporting documentation.
Provide guidance and assistance to programs regarding appointment, promotion, or transfer status of employees.
Work with program managers to create internal and external job postings.
Determine posting responder eligibility by reviewing resumes and employment history in NYSTEP when applicable.
Request and canvass eligible lists; review eligible list responses and provide list of candidates to programs.
Advise employees regarding advancement options.
Ensure appropriate and timely entry of personnel transactions into the Human Capital Management System (HCM). Liaise with Business Services Center (BSC) to troubleshoot and resolve transaction issues.
Review employee evaluations including performance evaluations, probation reports, and traineeship evaluations. Provide guidance to managers, supervisors, and employees about the evaluation process.
Prepare agency-specific employee on-boarding documents/policies and meet with new staff to complete required documentation and to provide information and materials.
Assist in the development of Personnel related training curriculum and assist in presentation of information to program and executive staff, as necessary.
Represent DHSES at job fairs and assist in other recruitment & outreach efforts.
Participate in examination planning and development activities.
Perform research for use in development or improvement of policy and/or procedures.
Assist with data analytics - tracking and reporting key personnel measure such as recruitment efforts and retention across all titles, shifts, and locations for DHSES.
Work closely with all HR staff across Human Resources Management to organize “deep dives” into various organizational issues and work with them to develop viable solutions for streamlining business processes.
Design and develop new tracking mechanisms for the purpose of reporting of key performance indicators.
Coordinate the content and distribution of agency-specific on-boarding documents/policies.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position.
Minimum Qualifications
Human Resources Specialist 1 level requirements:
Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1 (equated to SG-14): 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 (equated to SG-16): 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, SG-18: Six (6) 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.
Substitution: 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.
Dependent upon qualifications, if appointed as a trainee, successful completion of a one-year or two-year traineeship leads to appointment as a Human Resources Specialist 1, SG-18.
Transfer Eligibility 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 13 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1, 70.4, or 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.
NOTE: Employees on the Civil Service eligible list will be considered and should not respond to this posting. If you are on the eligible list and not reachable, you may be eligible for transfer.
Additional Comments NOTE: Support of operations during times of emergency and disaster from State Emergency Operations Center (EOC), state field offices and/or local deployments may be required, which would result in a change and/or increase in working hours, locations and/or duties.
Telecommuting Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency's Telecommuting Program Guidelines.
NY HELPs Program Details 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.
Equal Opportunity Statement The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) is an equal opportunity employer.
In accordance with the NYS Human Rights Law, DHSES does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status or status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
DHSES is committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace and is committed to providing our programs and services without discrimination.
In support of Executive Order 31, all qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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