MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The position may be filled at the Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1 level equated to SG-13, Human Resources Specialist Trainee 2 level equated to SG-14, or full performance Human Resources Specialist 1 SG-18 based on education and experience. Candidates hired at the trainee level will be advanced to the full performance Human Resources Specialist 1 SG-18 following the successful completion of the traineeship.
NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
For Human Resources Specialist 1, you must have:
Either 1. A bachelor's or higher degree AND two years of professional human resources experience. OR;
2. A master's or higher degree AND one year of professional human resources experience.
For Human Resources Trainee 1. you must have:
A bachelor’s or higher degree.
For Human Resources Specialist Trainee 2, you must have:
Either 1. One year of professional human resources experience OR
2. A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a field related to the position being filled.*

• Hiring agencies have discretion in determining whether a degree is related to the duties of the position

COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
You must be reachable for appointment the current Civil Service eligible list used for filling this title.
REASSIGNMENT QUALIFICATIONS:
Current Office for People with Developmental Disabilities employee with one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Human Resources Specialist 1.
70.1 TRANSFER QUALIFICATIONS:

• For 70.1 transfer to a Human Resources Specialist 1, salary grade (SG)-18, you must have one year of permanent competitive, or 55 B/C service in an approved title for transfer allocated to an SG-16 or above.
• For 70.1 transfer to a Human Resources Trainee 2, salary grade (SG)-14, you must have one year of permanent competitive, or 55 B/C service in an approved title for transfer allocated to an SG-12 or above.
• For 70.1 transfer to a Human Resources Trainee 1, salary grade (SG)-14, you must have one year of permanent competitive, or 55 B/C service in an approved title for transfer allocated to an SG-11 or above.

To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website: https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/index.cfm.
55 B/C QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess the minimum qualifications for this title as established by the Department of Civil Service and listed on the most recent exam announcement.
• Meet the applicable minimal mental and/or physical requirements for the job (with a reasonable accommodation, if necessary)
• Have a current Eligibility Letter from the NYS Department of Civil Service, www.cs.ny.gov/rp55/, and be able to provide it to the Human Resources Office upon request.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Position will report directly to the Human Resources Specialist 2. The Human Resources Office is responsible for, and committed to, ensuring the highest level of professional services and support to a variety of customers. This DDSO employs nearly 3,000 people. The ultimate goal is to ensure the best possible qualify services are offered to people receiving services. We are guided in our interactions with the people we serve and each other by compassion, dignity, diversity, excellence, and honesty. Human Resources Specialists perform and supervise 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 benefits, health and safety, labor relations, evaluations, training, employee counseling, and employee recognition to build and maintain a workforce that is effective in accomplishing OPWDD’s mission and goals within the framework of the merit system. The incumbent will be involved in activities related to that of a Human Resources Office “Generalist”. These activities will ultimately involve all aspects of the Human Resources Office operations including but not limited to the following:

• Employee Relations: Assist in the administration and implementation of the DDSO’s employee relations program. This may involve contract interpretation, grievance response/resolution, investigations, and participation in Labor-Management negotiations, as assigned.
• The incumbent will be the Workplace Violence Prevention Program Coordinator for the agency and provide training as needed.
• The incumbent will work in concert with the various control agencies including the Department of Civil Service, Audit and Control, Division of the Budget, OPWDD Central Office, and Employee Relations Office.
• Other Duties as assigned.

TITLE: Human Resources Specialist 1 / Trainee
NUMBER OF POSITITONS: 1
SALARY GRADE: NS ~ equated to CSEA SG 13 $50,408
SALARY: M/C SG 18 $63,266 - $78,505
NEGOTIATING UNIT: Management/Confidential (M/C)
OFFICE/REGION: Human Resources Central NY DDSO
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT: Administration/Workforce & Talent Management Region 2
LOCATION: 187 Northern Concourse
N. Syracuse, NY 13212
SHIFT/PASS DAYS: Schedule: 8:00am. – 4:30pm Monday - Friday
Pass Days: Saturday & Sunday
OTHER: Candidate starts the traineeship at a grade 13 level, advancing to a grade 14 after the successful completion of one year and grade 18 after successful completion of two years. Candidates should have skills for independent organization and multi-tasking. Computer skills and organization are a must. This position requires the ability to drive from one location to another.
JOB SPECIFICS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The position may be filled at the Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1 level equated to SG-13, Human Resources Specialist Trainee 2 level equated to SG-14, or full performance Human Resources Specialist 1 SG-18 based on education and experience. Candidates hired at the trainee level will be advanced to the full performance Human Resources Specialist 1 SG-18 following the successful completion of the traineeship.
NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
For Human Resources Specialist 1, you must have:
Either 1. A bachelor's or higher degree AND two years of professional human resources experience. OR;
2. A master's or higher degree AND one year of professional human resources experience.
For Human Resources Trainee 1. you must have:
A bachelor’s or higher degree.
For Human Resources Specialist Trainee 2, you must have:
Either 1. One year of professional human resources experience OR
2. A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a field related to the position being filled.*

• Hiring agencies have discretion in determining whether a degree is related to the duties of the position

COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
You must be reachable for appointment the current Civil Service eligible list used for filling this title.
REASSIGNMENT QUALIFICATIONS:
Current Office for People with Developmental Disabilities employee with one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Human Resources Specialist 1.
70.1 TRANSFER QUALIFICATIONS:

• For 70.1 transfer to a Human Resources Specialist 1, salary grade (SG)-18, you must have one year of permanent competitive, or 55 B/C service in an approved title for transfer allocated to an SG-16 or above.
• For 70.1 transfer to a Human Resources Trainee 2, salary grade (SG)-14, you must have one year of permanent competitive, or 55 B/C service in an approved title for transfer allocated to an SG-12 or above.
• For 70.1 transfer to a Human Resources Trainee 1, salary grade (SG)-14, you must have one year of permanent competitive, or 55 B/C service in an approved title for transfer allocated to an SG-11 or above.

To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website: https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/index.cfm.
55 B/C QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess the minimum qualifications for this title as established by the Department of Civil Service and listed on the most recent exam announcement.
• Meet the applicable minimal mental and/or physical requirements for the job (with a reasonable accommodation, if necessary)
• Have a current Eligibility Letter from the NYS Department of Civil Service, www.cs.ny.gov/rp55/, and be able to provide it to the Human Resources Office upon request.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Position will report directly to the Human Resources Specialist 2. The Human Resources Office is responsible for, and committed to, ensuring the highest level of professional services and support to a variety of customers. This DDSO employs nearly 3,000 people. The ultimate goal is to ensure the best possible qualify services are offered to people receiving services. We are guided in our interactions with the people we serve and each other by compassion, dignity, diversity, excellence, and honesty. Human Resources Specialists perform and supervise 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 benefits, health and safety, labor relations, evaluations, training, employee counseling, and employee recognition to build and maintain a workforce that is effective in accomplishing OPWDD’s mission and goals within the framework of the merit system. The incumbent will be involved in activities related to that of a Human Resources Office “Generalist”. These activities will ultimately involve all aspects of the Human Resources Office operations including but not limited to the following:

• Employee Relations: Assist in the administration and implementation of the DDSO’s employee relations program. This may involve contract interpretation, grievance response/resolution, investigations, and participation in Labor-Management negotiations, as assigned.
• The incumbent will be the Workplace Violence Prevention Program Coordinator for the agency and provide training as needed.
• The incumbent will work in concert with the various control agencies including the Department of Civil Service, Audit and Control, Division of the Budget, OPWDD Central Office, and Employee Relations Office.
• Other Duties as assigned.

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APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Internal CNY DDSO candidates submit PRF-1 form with cover letter/resume. All others submit cover letter and resume by 03/15/2024 to
Central New York DDSO
Attn: Human Resources
187 Northern Concourse
N. Syracuse, NY 13212
Fax: 315-473-6658
E-mail: CentralNY.careers@opwdd.ny.gov
Please reference the above EOA #24-80 in all correspondence.
OPWDD is committed to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We believe that we are most effective in managing and improving our service system with a diverse team of employees. With such a large workforce, we rely on the collective individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, ideas, and talent that our employees bring to their work. This speaks to our culture and is a key part of our successes. As we continuously recruit people for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.
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.
Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). If an employee believes they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the NYS OPWDD Workforce and Talent Management Central Office (518) 473-4785 or Email at accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.
Additional Comments NY HELPS
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). HELPS Program titles may be filled via a non-competitive appointment. This means that you do not need to take an exam to qualify, but you do need to meet the minimum qualifications of the title.
If you are hired under the HELPS Program, you will be first be appointed as a temporary employee. In May 2024, if you are performing successfully in the position, your appointment will be changed from temporary to permanent non-competitive. Once you are in permanent status, your official probationary period will begin, and you may take any promotion exam for which you are qualified.
At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), employees hired under NY HELPS are expected to have their permanent non-competitive employment status converted to permanent competitive status. You will not have to take an exam to gain permanent competitive status.
If you are currently a New York State employee serving in a permanent competitive qualifying title and eligible for a transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law, you may be appointed to this title as a permanent competitive employee.
Local Bidding Agreements will be honored.
Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume.
All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.
Please Note:

• For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements will be honored.
• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume/cover letter.
• In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.
• OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer