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Human Resources Specialist 1 (NY HELPS) - VID 213617

NYS Office of General Services
Albany, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/9/2026
Duties Description

OGS Human Resources collaborates with designees from each agency that it provides HR services to develop, plan, and implement Human Resources related policies and strategies, while ensuring compliance with applicable Department of Civil Service, Office of Employee Relations, and Office of the State Comptroller guidelines and various employment laws. In the Personnel Services Unit (PSU), on the hosted agency team, duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Research, plan, and prepare classification, examination, recruitment, and personnel activities for assigned hosted agencies.
  • Submit completed transactions for all personnel actions including but not limited to appointments and separations.
  • Advise agency employees and program management on advancement options and career mobility options.
  • Participate in examination planning and development activities.
  • Provide guidance and assistance to business units regarding recruitment, appointment, promotion, transfer, status, and/or salary of employees.
  • Ensure all activities are consistent with the laws, rules, regulations and policies of the Department of Civil Service, the Office of Employee Relations, and the negotiated agreements between employee unions and the State.
  • Serve on workgroups and committees for OGS.
  • Establish and maintain close working relationships with staff members of operating divisions with assigned hosted agencies, Department of Civil Service, and other State agencies.
  • Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS)* and applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications to be considered for this position:

This title includes a traineeship opportunity, and applicants will be appointed to the appropriate level based on their experience and education.

Required experience: Six 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.

Human Resources Specialist 1 level requirements:

  • Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1 (equated to SG-14): Four years of experience.
  • Human Resources Specialist Trainee 2 (equated to SG-16): Five years of experience.
  • Human Resources Specialist 1, SG-18: Six years of experience.

Substitutions: An associate’s degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.

OR

Current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service in a position allocated to a Grade 11 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1, 52.6 or 70.4 of the Civil Service Law.

NOTE: IN ORDER TO AWARD THE PROPER CREDIT FOR WORK EXPERIENCE, RESUMES MUST INCLUDE MONTH AND YEAR FOR START AND END DATES. IF ANY OF THIS EXPERIENCE IS LESS THAN FULL TIME YOU MUST INDICATE THE AVERAGE NUMBER OF HOURS WORKED PER WEEK.

Additional Comments

The Office of General Services (OGS) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants from all communities to apply.

For a full version of OGS’s EEO/AA statement and benefits joining Team #OneOGS, please visit http://www.ogs.ny.gov/employment.

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

Salary : $56,655 - $83,286

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