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AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleHuman Resources Specialist 3 (Labor Relations) - Main Office, Albany

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade661

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $90931 to $114940 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 625 Broadway

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12238

Duties Description Under the general direction of the Director of Employee Relations, the selected candidate will be an integral part of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation’s (OPRHP) Employee Relations Program including grievance and discipline administration, contract interpretation, and participation in labor management committees. Duties include:

• Supervises lower-level professional labor relations staff.

• Advises program and regional supervisors and managers on the progressive discipline process to avoid escalation, ensuring all issues are resolved at the lowest possible level.

• Provides advice and consultation to program and regional supervisors and managers to ensure proper interpretation and administration of contract provisions and to avoid misunderstandings that may lead to employee dissatisfaction and grievances.

• Develops and maintains a dialogue with union leadership and representatives, agency leadership and managers to foster a cooperative labor management environment.

• Participates in labor management meetings and prepares labor management agreements, when appropriate.

• Serves as a liaison with the New York State Office of Employee Relations regarding questions concerning contract interpretation and other related issues.

• Hears grievances at second step and prepares written decisions.

• Conducts investigations into allegations of misconduct.

• Conducts interrogations and witness interviews of employees, when necessary.

• Serves as agency advocate for Expedited Arbitration meetings (CSEA), Time and Attendance hearings (CSEA) and for full arbitration hearings for all negotiating units.

• Advises supervisors and managers in the performance evaluation process.

• Creates, reviews and presents training materials and curricula regarding employee relations, collective bargaining, contract administration and employee discipline issues.

• Oversees and administers the Agency’s Commercial Driver’s Licensing (CDL) Program to ensure compliance with Federal mandates.

• May perform other duties as related to the direction of the Employee Relations unit.

Minimum Qualifications Promotion: one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as a Human Resources Specialist 2 (Labor Relations) or Human Resources Specialist 2 and reachable for appointment on the current Civil Service Eligible List for this title.

You may also apply if you are eligible for appointment by reinstatement or one of the following qualifications:

52.7 Non-Competitive Promotion (NCP) Qualifications:

To be eligible for NCP, candidates must be in the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation promotion field and have at least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service as a Human Resources Specialist 2 (Labor Relations). If 3 or fewer qualified NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation eligible promotional employees respond to this posting, Civil Service may approve the permanent appointment of one of the qualified employees without further examination.

Note: Non-competitive refers to not competing in an examination; the appointment will be competitive.

Provisional Qualifications:

In the absence of eligible lists with three or more candidates willing to accept a position, a temporary provisional appointment may be considered. For provisional appointment, candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as a Human Resources Specialist 2 (Labor Relations) or Human Resources Specialist 2.

The appointed candidate would have to take, pass and be reachable on the next holding of the examination to be appointed permanently.

52.6 Transfer Qualifications:

At least one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/c service as a Grade 23 or higher. The service must be in a title that Civil Service has deemed transfer eligible to the position.

Note: The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.

For all transfers noted, a comprehensive list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/.

Subsequent 55-b/c Qualifications:

A subsequent 55-b/c appointment may be considered if you have at least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service and have a current Civil Service 55-b/c letter of eligibility.

Additional Comments If you have previous or current employment at a NYS agency, to be considered for this position, a review of your state history is needed. Please provide the last four digits of your social security number in your email response or on your resume. If you are not comfortable providing this information in your response, a representative from our office may contact you.

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

Name Jennifer Nicosia

Telephone

Fax

Email Address employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

625 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12238

Notes on ApplyingAll candidates must submit a written resume and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. These documents must be received by April 25, 2025 and submitted via email to employment@parks.ny.gov. You must include “Vacancy ID #185003 – Human Resources Specialist 3 (Labor Relations) – Main Office - Albany” in the subject line of your email. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for the position.

It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.

New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.