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NY HELP Yes

Agency Mental Health, Office of

Title Human Resources Specialist 1/Human Resources Specialist Trainee (NY HELPS), Central Office;

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade 18

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

Salary Range From $51920 to $65164 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address NYS Office of Mental Health

44 Holland Avenue

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12229

Minimum Qualifications Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications Under the NY HELPS Program: This position includes an opportunity to serve in a traineeship and applicants will be appointed to the appropriate level based on their experience, certification, and education.Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1 (starting salary $51,920): A bachelor's or higher degree.Human Resources Specialist Trainee 2 (starting salary $55,005): A bachelor's degree and one year of professional human resources experience.Human Resources Specialist 1 (starting salary $65,164): A bachelor's degree and two years of professional human resources experience.*A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.Transfer Opportunity:Candidates must have permanent competitive or 55b/c status as a Human Resources Specialist 1, Grade 18, and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1 or Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law to the Human Resources Specialist 1 title; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1 or Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law into the trainee levels (Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1 or 2). 55b/c Opportunity:Individuals certified eligible for the 55b/c program under the Governor’s Program to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities pursuant to Section 55b/c of the Civil Service Law who possess a Bachelor’s degree will also be considered. Please provide a copy of your eligibility letter with your response.PCO Opportunity:Individuals with the score of 100 or higher on the current 2022 holding of the PCO eligible list who are interested in this vacancy, but did not receive a canvass letter, are encouraged to apply. Please note this in your cover letter.

Duties Description The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) is recruiting to fill a Human Resources Specialist 1, Grade 18/ Human Resources Specialist Trainee, NS, position in the Center for State & Community Workforce Development & Human Resources, Bureau of Central Office Personnel Services. The incumbent will serve as the primary personnel liaison to their assigned program areas and will participate in the analysis, development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of personnel programs, policies and procedures that facilitate staffing and personnel management for administrative programs. The incumbent will independently plan, organize, conduct and coordinate their work which will include: position classification, staffing, exam planning, and the provision of technical and problem-solving assistance to managers and employees concerning personnel and related human resource issues. The incumbent will also work directly with control agency staff on issues relating to agency personnel programs. Specific duties to be performed may include, but are not limited to, the following:Participate in the administration of tasks pertaining to the appointment, assignment, and evaluation of employees of assigned program areas. Plan, research, and implement recruitment efforts. Confer with program managers on staffing needs; assists in the identification of special recruitment needs (e.g., hard to fill and specialized titles); prepare job postings or reviews postings prepared by program staff for accuracy and completeness.Develop and/or review requests for new positions, reclassifications, minimum qualification changes, earmark releases, increased minimum hiring rates, geographic differentials, and related classification and compensation matters. Prepare and submit classification requests with supporting justifications for assigned program areas. Assist in the development and maintenance of the examination program in cooperation with the Department of Civil Service. As assigned, participate in and/or serve as a coordinator for a wide variety of human resources management related special projects including attendance and leave, labor relations, performance, probation evaluations, and process improvements.

Additional Comments The starting salary for this position will vary based on the selected candidate’s education and/or experience. Candidates appointed at a trainee level will be required to successfully complete the traineeship to advance to the full performance level title and salary: $51,920 (Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1)$58,066 (Human Resources Specialist Trainee 2)$65,165 (Human Resources Specialist 1, full performance level)For current New York State employees, the starting salary is based on the candidate’s salary at the time of hire. Specific scheduled hours and telecommuting availability for this position will be discussed during the interview process. Please note, employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to operational needs and Agency Telecommuting Program Guidelines.The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.

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Name Nicole Landry

Telephone

Fax (518) 486-3897

Email Address OMHHRM@OMH.NY.GOV

Address

Street NYS Office of Mental Health

44 Holland Avenue

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12229

Notes on Applying To be considered, interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume in Microsoft Word or PDF format to omhhrm@omh.ny.gov. Please include the title of the position and Vacancy ID #161351 in the subject line of your email when applying. You are advised that, should you accept a job offer with the Office of Mental Health, you may be required to be fingerprinted and pay a fingerprint fee.