Human Resources Specialist 2 – Albany Position Available In Albany, New York

Basics Schedule Location Job Specifics How to Apply Indicates whether if this vacancy posting is part of the

NY HELPS

Program. NY HELP No The agency in which the vacancy exists. Agency Addiction Services and Supports, Office of The job title for the vacancy. Title Human Resources Specialist 2 – Albany The job title for the vacancy. Occupational Category Administrative or General Management The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit. Salary Grade 23 The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned. Bargaining Unit M/C – Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented) The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy. Salary Range From $86773 to $108413 Annually Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Full-Time This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. ‘Provisional’ means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination. Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional class is the indicator for how this job can be filled. The classified service is governed by the Civil Service Commission, and consists of competitive, non-competitive, exempt, and labor classes. ‘Competitive class’ indicates that the applicant must take and pass an appropriate civil service examination. ‘Non-competitive class’ indicates that the applicant’s qualifications will be evaluated without a civil service examination. ‘Exempt class’ indicates that the applicant will be evaluated by methods other than competitive or non-competitive, and that incumbents will not be granted tenure. ‘Labor class’ requires that applicants possess skills or other physical characteristics that cannot effectively be evaluated by other means. The unclassified service is legislatively defined, and includes such positions as elected officials, department and agency heads, and all academic personnel in public schools, colleges, and universities. Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 25% This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Mon-Fri The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time. Hours Per Week 37.50 Workday The start time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the earliest time this vacancy’s shift can start. From 9 AM The end time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the latest time this vacancy’s shift can end. To 5 PM If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? No If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? No If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? No If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? Yes The county in which the vacancy is located. County Albany The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address Office of Human Resources Management 1450 Western Avenue The city where the vacancy is located. City Albany The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). State NY The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code 12203 The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Under the direction of the Director of Human Resources, or an Associate Director of Human Resources, the incumbent will provide a high-level of expertise in specified areas of Human Resources Management. Incumbent expected to travel Statewide as necessary. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Takes the lead in recruitment and retention strategies, including coordinating agency attendance for virtual career fairs and attending in-person career fairs, conventions, etc. May travel to ATCs for hiring/recruitment fairs, SUNY or community college open-houses, and other venues as appropriate.
• Develops relationships with innovative recruitment sources, including colleges and vocational schools.
• Actively pursues social media recruitment opportunities, such as Facebook, LinkedIn, and identifies other alternative recruitment avenues.

Identifies hard-to-fill titles, confers with the Department of Civil Service (DCS) and other agencies regarding recruitment strategies, and drafts/revises recruitment materials to reflect employment opportunities. May collaborate with other

OASAS HR

Specialists in this regard.

• Coordinates the Reasonable Accommodation process, including requesting and reviewing documentation and recommending responses to requests alongside the existing OASAS Designee for Reasonable Accommodations (DRA). Incumbent will communicate regularly with OASAS Division of General Counsel and Risk Management staff.
• May participate in diversity and inclusion activities, including analyzing workforce data, ensuring equal employment opportunity, etc.
• May review requests to fill and appointment nominations to ensure equitable application of these processes and may also coordinate requests for information for the Office of Employee Relations.
• Participate in exam planning and recruitment efforts on behalf of the agency to promote diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility.
• May also assist with generalized human resources activities including classifications, exams, performance management, recruiting, out-of-title reviews, etc.

Regular travel required (~25%). The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Permanent status as a Human Resources Specialist 2 and interested in reassignment; OR reachable for permanent appointment on the current Civil Service eligible list; or eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 or Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments The salary range listed in this posting reflects the full range for this graded position, factoring in annual performance advances based on satisfactory annual performance reviews. Candidates with no previous State service will begin at the hiring rate (starting rate of the salary range) listed above, plus any applicable Location Pay/Geographic Pay/Shift Pay differentials. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts. Telecommuting may be discussed as part of the interview process. If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice. Excellent Health Insurance Benefits Including Vision and Dental, NYS Employees Retirement System (Pension), Optional Deferred Compensation, Continuing Education Benefits, Generous Paid Leave Benefits, Compensation for 13 State holidays per year. OASAS recognizes the value that different people, perspectives and cultures bring to the agency. We strive to create an inclusive culture that uplifts and supports our staff, fostering a sense of belonging in the workplace. Individuals with lived substance use and/or gambling experience are encouraged to apply. New York State OASAS is an equal opportunity employer and provides opportunity for all regardless of race, gender, religion, national original, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, ability, or any other protected class. OASAS encourages people with disabilities to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or hiring process, please reach out to Accessibility@oasas.ny.gov. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Office of Human Resources Management The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone (518) 457-2963 The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax (518) 457-4880 Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address christopher.affinati@oasas.ny.gov Address The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services 1450 Western Ave. The city for the contact for this vacancy. City Albany The state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NY The zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 12203 Instructions for potential applicants. Notes on Applying If interested, please submit your resume and cover letter in Word or PDF format with reference code

OHRM/HRS2/ALB

in the subject line. Failure to include this code could result in your application not being processed.

• If Current or Previous NYS Employee, please provide your social security number for verification of eligibility.
• This vacancy posting is for the purposes of notifying individuals of transfer opportunities.

Employees reachable on the appropriate Civil Service eligible list will be canvassed and need not respond to this posting.