Human Resources Specialist 3 (Labor Relations) Position Available In Suffolk, New York

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Program. NY HELP No The agency in which the vacancy exists. Agency Transportation, Department of The job title for the vacancy. Title Human Resources Specialist 3 (Labor Relations) 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 661 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 $90931 to $114940 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 20% 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 37.5 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 8 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 4 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 Suffolk The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address Office of Human Resources 250 Veterans Memorial Highway The city where the vacancy is located. City Hauppauge The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). State NY The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code 11788 The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Under the general supervision/guidance, or with consultation, of higher-level labor relations staff, the incumbent will independently perform a wide range of duties in the administration of the labor relations program. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Administration of various negotiated labor contracts and agreements and DOT policies/procedures
• Conduct second-step grievance review meetings and prepare agency responses.
• Represent the Department in disciplinary matters, conducting agency level reviews of disciplinary grievances and represent the Department at disciplinary arbitration hearings.
• Prepare Employee Relations issuances (procedures, bulletins, etc).
• Participate and represent management in Labor/Management meetings
• Assist OER staff in preparing the State’s case at improper practice hearings before the Public Employment Relations Board.
• Serve as liaison with Office of Legal Affairs on issues involving employee relations activity.
• Supervise lower-level professional and clerical staff.
• Work closely with managers, regional administrative services staff, and subordinate staff regarding labor relations matters.
• May conduct sensitive and involved investigations and hearings.
• May conduct disciplinary proceedings pursuant to Section 75 of Civil Service Law.
• Other labor relations tasks as assigned.
• Travel required. Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations. The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications
• Although this position will report to Main Office, the incumbent may be assigned to work from a regional location and will be responsible for NYS Department of Region 10 and Region 11, which includes the following counties: Suffolk, Nassau, Queens, Kings, Richmond, New York and Bronx.

To be considered for permanent appointment, candidates must be reachable on the current Civil Service eligible list or be eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law. OR If there are three or fewer qualified candidates interested in appointment to this position a permanent appointment may be made pursuant to Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law. To be eligible, candidates must be an employee of the Department of Transportation and have one year of permanent competitive service as a Human Resources Specialist 2, (Labor Relations), Human Resources Specialist 2. OR If a viable eligible list does not exist, a provisional appointment may be made in accordance with Civil Service Law. Candidates who accept a provisional appointment must take the next competitive examination and be reachable on the resultant eligible list in order to be considered for permanent appointment to the position. The minimum qualifications for taking the next exam are: You must be a qualified employee of New York State and have had 45 days of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as Either A. Human Resources Specialist 2 (Labor Relations); Or B. Human Resources Specialist 2 Only the title or titles listed are qualifying. To be eligible for a provisional appointment, candidates must have one year of permanent competitive service as a Human Resources Specialist 2, (Labor Relations), Human Resources Specialist 2. Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The New York State Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minority group members, disabled persons and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided for the disabled. ________________________________________ In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Wendy Gill The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address HR-Personnel@dot.ny.gov Address The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street NYS Department of Transportation, Personnel Bureau 50 Wolf Road 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 12232 Instructions for potential applicants. Notes on Applying Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number MO-25-243 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than June 27, 2025 to:

The Department of Transportation Attn:

Wendy Gill Personnel Bureau 50 Wolf Road Albany, NY 12232

Email:

HR-Personnel@dot.ny.gov