Human Resources Specialist 1, SG-18 (Performance Management)

Duties Description The New York State Department of Financial Services seeks to build an equitable, transparent, and resilient financial system that benefits individuals and supports business. Through engagement, data-driven regulation and policy, and operational excellence, the Department and its employees are responsible for empowering consumers and protecting them from financial harm; ensuring the health of the entities we regulate; driving economic growth in New York through responsible innovation; and preserving the stability of the global financial system.

The Department of Financial Services is seeking candidates for the position of Human Resources Specialist 1 in Human Resources Management. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Works with the Performance Management team to track and follow-up on agency compliance with performance evaluations; runs performance evaluations due and overdue reports in HRIS; sends emails to supervisors requesting completed documents; records received documents in HRIS;
• Maintains Bureau rosters on performance evaluation compliance;
• Maintains DFS attorney tracking;
• Prepares appointment letters for Competitive hires, status changes, traineeship completion;
• Prepares reports as needed, including report of employee new hires and separations, moves, reassignments, and name changes;
• Completes employment verifications, as received, including : Employment (when salary not required), Internships, World Trade Center Registry, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program;
• Processes and conducts performance evaluation appeals;
• Exercises frequent oral and written communications with program managers, agency administrators, employees at all levels, and others to identify and resolve various existing or potential performance problems;
• Schedules interviews as part of DFS Recruitment activities, as needed; and
• Participates as needed in any special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Appointment method :

Minimum Qualifications : Trainee 1 : A bachelor's or higher degree. Trainee 2 : A bachelor's degree and one year 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. Journey Level : 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.

NY HELPS : This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

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 (see minimum qualifications above). At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making permanent non-competitive appointments.

At a future date (within one year of 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.

List Appointment : Candidates must be reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for 50-002010, 26-872010, 00-500010.

55 b / c Appointment : Candidates must meet the eligibility requirements of the Governor's Program to Hire Individuals and Veterans with Disabilities as described in Civil Service Law

Transfer : Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive service in a title eligible for transfer via Sections 70.1 or 52.6 of the Civil Service Law. Information regarding transfer eligibility may be available on the Civil Service Career Mobility Office website at http : / / careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov / cmo / .

Please Note that under Civil Service Law, an employee cannot have two consecutive upward 70.1 or 52.6 transfers without an intervening eligible list appointment if such transfers would exceed two salary grades

Additional Comments Negotiating Unit : Management Confidential (MC)

Please note that a change in negotiating unit may affect your salary, insurance and other benefits.

Salary : $55,005 (Trainee 1 Level SG-14)

61,340 (Trainee 2 Level SG-16)

65,164 - $80,860 (Journey Level SG-18)

Appointment Status : Contingent Permanent

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Tyler Lebel

Telephone

Fax 518-402-5071

Email Address Recruitment@dfs.ny.gov

Address

Street One Commerce Plaza

Suite 301

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12257

Notes on Applying To Apply : Interested qualified candidates must submit a resume and letter of interest no later than February 26, 2025 to the email address listed below. Please include the Box # (Box HRS1-00714) in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. Email submissions are preferred.

Please be advised that the New York State Department of Financial Services does not offer sponsorship for employment visas.

Tyler Lebel

Box HRS1-00714

New York State Department of Financial Services

Office of Human Resources Management

One Commerce Plaza, Suite 301

Albany, NY 12257

Email : recruitment@dfs.ny.gov

Fax : (518) 402-5071

All candidates that apply may not be scheduled for an interview.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Employment with New York State qualifies an individual for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). This program forgives the remaining balance on any Direct Student Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time for a U.S. federal, state, local, or tribal government or not-for-profit organization. To learn more about the program and whether you would qualify, please visit : https : / / studentaid.gov / manage-loans / forgiveness-cancellation / public-service

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT : REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Department of Financial Services is required to provide reasonable accommodation for known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant with a disability if an accommodation would enable the applicant to perform the essential functions of the job. If the accommodation would constitute an undue hardship on the operations of the agency, the agency is not required to provide it.

All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply to all jobs for which they meet the minimum qualifications.

Salary : $55,005 - $80,860