Human Resources Specialist 1 / Human Resources Specialist Trainee (NY HELPS), Central Office;

Human Resources Specialist 1, Grade 18 / Human Resources Specialist Trainee, NS

The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) is recruiting to fill a Human Resources Specialist 1, Grade 18 / Human Resources Specialist Trainee, NS position in the Center for State & Community Workforce Development & Human Resources, Bureau of Central Office Personnel Services. The incumbent will serve as the primary personnel liaison to their assigned program areas and will participate in the analysis, development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of personnel programs, policies and procedures that facilitate staffing and personnel management for administrative programs. The incumbent will independently plan, organize, conduct and coordinate their work which will include : position classification, staffing, exam planning, and the provision of technical and problem-solving assistance to managers and employees concerning personnel and related human resource issues. The incumbent will also work directly with control agency staff on issues relating to agency personnel programs. Specific duties to be performed may include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Participate in the administration of tasks pertaining to the appointment, assignment, and evaluation of employees of assigned program areas.
• Plan, research, and implement recruitment efforts. Confer with program managers on staffing needs; assists in the identification of special recruitment needs (e.g., hard to fill and specialized titles); prepare job postings or reviews postings prepared by program staff for accuracy and completeness.
• Develop and / or review requests for new positions, reclassifications, minimum qualification changes, earmark releases, increased minimum hiring rates, geographic differentials, and related classification and compensation matters.
• Prepare and submit classification requests with supporting justifications for assigned program areas.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of the examination program in cooperation with the Department of Civil Service.
• As assigned, participate in and / or serve as a coordinator for a wide variety of human resources management related special projects including attendance and leave, labor relations, performance, probation evaluations, and process improvements.

Minimum qualifications under the NY HELPS Program :

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.

Transfer opportunity :

55b / c opportunity :

PCO opportunity :

The starting salary for this position will vary based on the selected candidate's education and / or experience. Candidates appointed at a trainee level will be required to successfully complete the traineeship to advance to the full performance level title and salary : $56,655 (Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1), $63,180 (Human Resources Specialist Trainee 2), $67,119 (Human Resources Specialist 1, full performance level). For current New York State employees, the starting salary is based on the candidate's salary at the time of hire. Specific scheduled hours and telecommuting availability for this position will be discussed during the interview process. Please note, employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to operational needs and Agency Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. This position may be designated 55 b / c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of NY HELPS, 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 that 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 a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.