HELPS Appointment:
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). *Additional information is provided further below.
To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:
Open Competitive:
For Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1, SG-NS: A bachelor's or higher degree.
For Human Resources Specialist Trainee 2, SG-NS: A bachelor's degree and one year of professional human resources experience.
For Human Resources Specialist 1, SG-18: A bachelor's degree and two years of professional human resources experience.
Competitive Appointment:
Candidates may also be qualified for permanent competitive appointment if reachable from the appropriate Civil Service eligible list or if eligible for reassignment.
Transfer Opportunity:
Candidates must be current New York State employees and have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Sections 70.1 or 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.
*NY HELPS PROGRAM:
For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe 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 this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.
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.
Candidates eligible for 55b/c appointment with a bachelor's degree or higher are encouraged to apply.
Duties Description Are you interested in working with programs that support the premier state park system in the nation? The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation works with more than 200 parks, historic sites and environmental centers that make New York a top destination for recreation and historical tourism. We currently have an exciting opportunity available for a Human Resource Specialist 1 or Human Resource Specialist Trainee in our Human Resources Bureau - Transactions Unit.
Reporting to the Director of Benefits and Training, the incumbent will enter personnel transactions into HRIS, and the New York State Electronic Personnel System (NYSTEP). The systems transmit personnel transactions and classification requests to the New York State Department of Civil Service, the Division of Budget and the Office of the State Comptroller. During the traineeship, the selected candidate will learn how to work with these automated systems to enter all appointment, promotion, leave and separation transactions for the agency, including various action codes to effect changes. The selected candidate will also learn the rules, regulation and policies of the New York State Department of Civil Service, Division for Budget, State Comptroller and the New York State Business Service Center which affect personnel transactions. The trainee will track all employee leaves of absence such as military, childcare and probation. The selected candidate will initiate various appointments, probation, promotion, leaves of absence and separation letters. The selected candidate will also administer the Family Medical Leave Act and Leave Donation programs for all Parks employees. Finally, the selected candidate will be involved in updating seasonal transactions in HRIS, which includes new hires, rehires, address changes, line changes, separations, terminations, etc.
Additional Comments OPERATING NEEDS:
•Strong organizational, writing, research and analytical skills.
•Strong computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, and Adobe Pro.
SALARY:
Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1, SG-NS (equivalent to SG-13) - $51,902 to $65,219
Human Resources Specialist Trainee 2, SG-NS (equivalent to SG-14) - $55,005 to $68,805
Human Resources Specialist 1, SG-18 (Full Level) - $65,164 to $80,860
BENEFITS:
Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:

Paid Time Off
•M/C: 39 days ? 13 Vacation days, 8 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays
•Three (3) days of professional leave annual to participate in professional development
Health Care Benefits:
•Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
•Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
Additional Benefits:
•New York State Employees' Retirement System (ERS) Membership
•NYS Deferred Compensation
•Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
•Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
•Paid Parental/Family Leave
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Albany Employment
Telephone
Fax
Email Address Employment@parks.ny.gov
Address
Street 625 Broadway
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12238
Notes on Applying If you are interested in being considered for this exciting opportunity, please send a cover letter and resume to the following e-mail address: Employment@parks.ny.gov. Indicate "HRS1 - Transactions in the subject line. If you have any questions, please call 518-474-0453. If you would like to learn more about employment with the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, please visit our website at Employment - NYS Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation.
It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask or mandate in any form, that an applicant for employment provide their current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.
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