Date Posted:

08/31/26

Applications Due:

09/15/26

Vacancy ID:

222830 Position Information NY HELPYes AgencyChildren & Family Services, Office of TitleHuman Resources Specialist Trainee 1 Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers Salary Grade13 Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented) Salary RangeFrom $56655 to $83286 Annually Employment TypeFull-Time Appointment TypeContingent Permanent Jurisdictional ClassNon-competitive Class Travel Percentage0% Schedule WorkweekMon-Fri Hours Per Week37.5 Workday From6 AM To6 PM Flextime allowed?

No Mandatory overtime?

No Compressed workweek allowed?

No Telecommuting allowed?

Yes Location CountyRensselaer Street AddressCapital View Office Park - Bureau of Personnel 52 Washington Street CityRensselaer StateNY Zip Code12144 Job Specifics Duties DescriptionThis position will act as a human resources liaison assigned program areas and youth facilities in an attempt to facilitate staffing and recruitment. The incumbent will be responsible for working within Civil Service rules and regulations to obtain qualified candidates for assigned areas and work with those areas to obtains tart dates for their selected candidates. This will include the creation of job postings, resume review, and the processing of hiring packets. In addition, this position is responsible for a variety of other areas in the office, including but not limited to processing of employee separations, attendance at facility hirings events, management of employee's statuses, and tracking of employees probations and traineeships. This position will include overnight travel every 1-2 months. Additional duties will be discussed in detail during the interview.

Minimum QualificationsTransfer:

One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in this title or in a title eligible for 70.1 or 52.6 transfer. Open to the

Public:

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS)• Four years of experience performing and supervising the performance of various human resources activities such as staffing services, which consist of recruitment, examination, and placement activities; position classification and compensation; and employee services such as employee benefit, health and safety, employee counseling, and employee recognition. An Associate's Degree may substitute for two years of experience. A Bachelor's Degree may substitute for four years of experience. Additional CommentsFor the duration of the

NY HELPS

Program, 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 (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. The Staring Salary for the Trainee 1 is $56, 655. Free parking available.

Background Investigation Requirements:

1) All prospective employees will be investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC), which includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee's employment application, may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information, and may be required to pay any necessary fees. 2) All prospective employees will be screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees will be required to pay any necessary fees. 3) For Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) prospective appointees will be checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable. The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is an equal opportunity employer. OCFS does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status, or status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We devote special attention to dismantling racial injustice and recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We are committed to the diversity of our staff and encourage applicants from marginalized communities to apply. In furtherance of Executive Order 31 and OCFS's mission to have a diverse workforce, all people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All applicants must be dedicated to working in and sustaining an environment of inclusion that affirms and celebrates the backgrounds, learned, and lived expertise, whole identities, and individual perspectives of our staff. Applicants of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to self-identify during the application process. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. How to Apply NameNew York State Office of Children and Family Services Telephone518-473-7936 Fax518-473-6122 Email Addresseoajobpostings@ocfs.ny Address StreetBureau of Personnel - MAA 52 Washington Street, 231 North CityRensselaer StateNY Zip Code12144 Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should e-mail their resume and letter of interest to eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny You MUST include the Vacancy number of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. In order to qualify you for the position when you have current or prior New York State employment, you may be contacted by OCFS Personnel for your social security number to confirm your employment history.