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NY HELP Yes

Agency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

Title Human Resources Specialist 1 (Labor Relations) /Trainee 1/2 (NY HELPS) - Albany

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade 18

Bargaining Unit M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary Range From $56655 to $83286 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 20%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 625 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12238

Duties Description The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is seeking candidates for the position of Human Resources Specialist 1 (Labor Relations) in the Employee Relations Bureau which falls within the Human Resources Management Bureau. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:• Supports the Employee Labor Relations Bureau with various human resources related activities regarding employee relations, performance management, disciplinary actions, and labor relations;• Organizes and maintain collected data in secure databases or systems;• Prepares detailed reports from data for analysis and decision-making purposes;• Actively participates in meetings, provide insights on employee and labor relation matters, and give updates on projects;• Conducts research on employee and labor relation programs and initiatives relevant to organizational objectives;• Standardizes and maintain processes;• Supports stakeholders in accessing, entering, and filing information when needed;• Maintains productive communication with all stakeholders;• Provides guidance to employees regarding employee policies, procedures and interpretations to ensure compliance with Collective Bargaining Agreements, employment laws and regulations; and• Other various duties as assigned.If you are appointed as a Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1 (Labor Relations) or Human Resources Specialist Trainee 2 (Labor Relations), you would participate in a traineeship. At the successful conclusion of your traineeship, you would advance without further examination to Human Resources Specialist 1 (Labor Relations), Grade 18.

Minimum Qualifications Eligible List: If Civil Service Eligible list(s) exist, they will be canvassed. You may also apply if you are eligible for reinstatement or appointment by one of the following qualifications:NY HELPS or 55-b/c 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 (Labor Relations), Non-Statutory (NS) Equated (EQ) to Salary Grade (SG) 14:A bachelor's or higher degree**.If chosen, you may, at the agency's discretion, be appointed to a higher level. You must inform the agency of any additional qualifications in your application and at your interview.The advanced placement qualifications are:Human Resources Specialist Trainee 2, NS EQ SG 16:A bachelor's or higher degree** AND one year of professional labor relations experience OR A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a field related to the position being filled.*Human Resources Specialist 1, SG 18:A bachelor's or higher degree** AND two years of professional labor relations experience OR A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a field related to the position being filled* AND one year of professional labor relations experience.NOTE: At the agency’s discretion, advanced placement to the Trainee 2 or Journey level may be possible depending on education and pending Civil Service.*Hiring agencies have discretion in determining whether a degree is related to the duties of the position**Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States or its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. This information can be found at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. Candidates are responsible for the evaluation fee.If you are a veteran or an individual with a disability and would like to apply for the Department of Civil Service’s 55-b/c Program, please visit https://www.cs.ny.gov/rp55/ for more information.Subsequent 55-b/c Qualifications:A subsequent 55-b/c appointment may be considered if you have at least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service and have a current Civil Service 55-b/c letter of eligibility.52.6 Transfer Qualifications:At least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service as a Grade 12 or higher. The service must be in a title that Civil Service has deemed transfer eligible to the position.Note: The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.For all transfers noted, a comprehensive list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/.70.1 Transfer Qualifications:At least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service as a Grade 11 or higher. The service must be in a title that Civil Service has deemed transfer eligible to the position.Note: The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.For all transfers noted, a comprehensive list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/.70.4 Transfer Qualifications:At least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service as a Grade 12 or higher, a bachelor’s degree** or higher, and a passing score on the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) exam for the Administrative Specialist 1/Trainee 1. Note: Candidates must not have failed the most recent examination for this title.If you have previous or current employment at a NYS agency, to be considered for this position, a review of your state history is needed. A representative from our office may contact you for the last four digits of your social security number, which will be used to review your state employment history. *NY HELPS PROGRAM:For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a permanent 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 (within one year of permanent appointment), 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 a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

Additional Comments Depending on each applicant's experience and/or if employed by New York State already, the appointment may be made to the Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1 (Labor Relations), Human Resources Specialist Trainee 2 (Labor Relations), or the Human Resources Specialist 1 (Labor Relations) titles. Included below is a breakdown of the salary at each level of the traineeship.Approved Salary Ranges:Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1 (Labor Relations), SG-14 - $ 56,655 - $ 70,869Human Resources Specialist Trainee 2 (Labor Relations), SG-16 - $ 63,180-$ 78,680Human Resources Specialist 1 (Labor Relations), SG-18 - $67,119 -$83,286This position may require a background check prior to appointment.Benefits:The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation offers a generous benefits package that includes but is not limited to:Paid Time Off:• M/C: 39 days - 13 Vacation days, 8 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays.• Eligible for professional leave to participate in professional development with supervisor’s discretion.Health Care Benefits:• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs.• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.Additional Benefits:• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership• NYS Deferred Compensation• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)• Paid Parental Leave / Family LeaveTo learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx.

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Name Personnel Bureau

Telephone

Fax

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

625 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12238

Notes on Applying All candidates must submit a written resume and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. If you are on the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) eligible list, please state that along with your score in your cover letter. These documents must be received by September 9, 2025, and submitted via email to [email protected]. You must include the Vacancy ID number and “Human Resources Specialist 1 (Labor Relations) – Albany” in the subject line of your email. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for the position.It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications.Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.