Human Resources Specialist 1 (NY HELPS) - VID 198486

Human Resources Specialist

The incumbent will carry out the full range of personnel services within the Office of General Services for assigned hosted agencies. Duties will include but are not limited to the following :

• Research, plan, and prepare classification, examination, recruitment, and personnel activities for assigned hosted agencies.
• Submit completed transactions for all personnel actions including but not limited to appointments and separations.
• Advise agency employees and program management on advancement options and career mobility options.
• Participate in examination planning and development activities.
• Provide guidance and assistance to business units regarding recruitment, appointment, promotion, transfer, status, and / or salary of employees.
• Ensure all activities are consistent with the laws, rules, regulations and policies of the Department of Civil Service, the Office of Employee Relations, and the negotiated agreements between employee unions and the State.
• Serve on workgroups and committees for OGS.
• Establish and maintain close working relationships with staff members of operating divisions with assigned hosted agencies, Department of Civil Service, and other State agencies.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). Applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications to be considered for this position :

Applicants may also be appointed if currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title OR are a current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service in a position allocated to a Grade 11 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 52.6, 70.1 or 70.4 of the Civil Service Law. Individuals who possess a bachelor's degree or higher AND have 55b / c eligibility are encouraged to apply. If applying using your 55b / c status, please provide a copy of your current 55b / c eligibility letter. PCO Candidates : Individuals with a score of 100 or above on the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) eligible list are encouraged to apply. Successful completion of a two-year traineeship leads to appointment as a Human Resources Specialist 1, SG-18. Note : In order to award the proper credit for work experience, resumes must include month and year for start and end dates. If any of this experience is less than full time you must indicate the average number of hours worked per week.

There is no examination required for appointment to a NY HELPS position. Candidates hired via NY HELPS will be appointed on a permanent non-competitive basis and will begin a probationary period. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected that NY HELPS employees will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to take an exam. Employees will then be afforded with all 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. The Office of General Services (OGS) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants from all communities to apply. Note on telecommuting : Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency's Telecommuting Program Guidelines.