Human Resources Specialist 1/Trainee at New York State Department of Public Service

About the role

The New York State Department of Public Service (DPS or Department) works to: ensure safe, affordable, and reliable access to electric, gas, steam, water, and telecommunications services at just and reasonable rates for New York State customers, protect the natural environment, reduce greenhouse gas emissions via transmission and siting of renewable energy resources, and augment the resiliency of utility infrastructure.

This is a Permanent, Competitive, Full-Time, M/C position located in the Office of Administration, Albany, NY.

Responsibilities

• Preparing or assisting in the preparation of requests related to examination planning, consistent with Department goals.
• Collaborating with Civil Service to review qualifications, exam formats, questions, and style format.
• Developing and/or reviewing requests for new positions, reclassifications, reallocations, earmark releases, and other related matters.
• Conferring with Program Staff, Department of Civil Service, and Division of Budget representatives to further explain and support such classification proposals.
• Processing appointment, promotion, transfer, and reassignment transactions for Department employees.
• Collaborating with Department staff as well as external entities such as Civil Service, Division of Budget, Office of Diversity and Inclusion Management, Business Services Center, and the Office of Employee Relations to ensure the Department is meeting all requirements and remains in compliance with laws, policies, and procedures governing HRM.
• Maintaining effective procedures to ensure the timely submission of probationary performance evaluations and for annual employee work performance ratings and programs.
• Reviewing employee evaluations to identify any problems.
• Collaborating with Department managers to address labor relation concerns and assisting senior staff with employee relations activities within the parameters of the law and negotiated contracts.
• Developing effective working relationships with program managers and staff for effective accomplishment of program and Department priorities.

Requirements

• For appointment to a Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1: four years of experience performing and supervising various human resources activities such as staffing services (recruitment, examination, placement), position classification and compensation, and employee services (benefit, health and safety, counseling, recognition).
• For appointment to a Human Resources Specialist Trainee 2: five years of experience performing and supervising various human resources activities such as staffing services (recruitment, examination, placement), position classification and compensation, and employee services (benefit, health and safety, counseling, recognition).
• For appointment to a Human Resources Specialist 1, Grade 18: six years of experience performing and supervising various human resources activities such as staffing services (recruitment, examination, placement), position classification and compensation, and employee services (benefit, health and safety, counseling, recognition).
• Substitutions: An associate degree may substitute for two years of specialized experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of specialized experience; a master's degree may substitute for five years of specialized experience; a doctorate may substitute for six years of specialized experience.
• 55‑b/c candidates who are currently eligible and meet the qualifications listed in the “Non‑Competitive (NY HELPS)” section are encouraged to apply.
• Transfer: Current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent, competitive, or 55‑b/c service as a Human Resources Specialist 1, Grade 18; OR current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent, competitive, or 55‑b/c service in a qualifying title and eligible for transfer under section 70.1 or 7