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If you are contacted for such information by these methods, or any other method, please verify the identity of the individual before transmitting such information to that person.</p> <p>Note: For questions about the job posting, please contact the agency that posted this position by using the contact information provided on the "Contact" tab for the position.</p> <p>Review Vacancy</p> <p>Date Posted 07/11/25</p> <p>Applications Due07/25/25</p> <p>Vacancy ID192218</p> <ul> <li>Basics </li><li>Schedule </li><li>Location </li><li>Job Specifics </li><li>How to Apply </li></ul> <p>NY HELPYes</p> <p>AgencyGeneral Services, Office of</p> <p>TitleHuman Resources Specialist 1 (NY HELPS) - VID 192218</p> <p>Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers</p> <p>Salary GradeNS</p> <p>Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)</p> <p>Salary RangeFrom $56655 to $83286 Annually</p> <p>Employment Type Full-Time</p> <p>Appointment Type Contingent Permanent</p> <p>Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class</p> <p>Travel Percentage 0%</p> <p>Workweek Mon-Fri</p> <p>Hours Per Week 37.5</p> <p>Workday</p> <p>From 9 AM</p> <p>To 5 PM</p> <p>Flextime allowed? No</p> <p>Mandatory overtime? No</p> <p>Compressed workweek allowed? No</p> <p>Telecommuting allowed? Yes</p> <p>County Albany</p> <p>Street Address Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza</p> <p>City Albany</p> <p>StateNY</p> <p>Zip Code12242</p> <p>Duties Description The incumbent will carry out the full range of personnel services for the Office of General Services.</p> <p>Duties will include but are not limited to the following:</p> <ul> <li>Research, plan, and prepare classification, examination, recruitment, and personnel activities for assigned OGS programs. </li><li>Submit completed transactions for all personnel actions including but not limited to appointments and separations. </li><li>Advise agency employees and program management on advancement options and career mobility options. </li><li>Participate in examination planning and development activities. </li><li>Provide guidance and assistance to business units regarding recruitment, appointment, promotion, transfer, status, and/or salary of employees. </li><li>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. </li><li>Serve on workgroups and committees for OGS. </li><li>Establish and maintain close working relationships with staff members of operating divisions with assigned hosted agencies, Department of Civil Service, and other State agencies. </li><li>Perform other duties and special projects as assigned. </li></ul> <p>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:</p> <p>This title includes a traineeship opportunity, and applicants will be appointed to the appropriate level based on their experience and education.</p> <p>Required experience: Professional human resources experience. Master's and higher-level degrees will substitute for one year of required experience.</p> <p>Human Resources Specialist level requirements:</p> <ul> <li>Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1 (equated to SG-14): bachelor or higher degree. </li><li>Human Resources Specialist Trainee 2 (equated to SG-16): bachelor or higher degree and one year of required experience. </li><li>Human Resources Specialist 1, SG-18: bachelor or higher degree and two years of required experience. </li></ul> <p>Applicants may also be appointed to this position if currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title OR are a 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 52.6, 70.1 or 70.4 of the Civil Service Law.</p> <p>Individuals who possess a bachelor's degree or higher AND have 55b/c eligibility are encouraged to apply. If applying using your 55b/c status, please provide a copy of your current 55b/c eligibility letter.</p> <p>For additional information regarding 55b/c and/or how to apply please visit the Civil Service webpage https://www.cs.ny.gov/rp55/.</p> <p>PCO Candidates: Individuals with a score of 100 or above on the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) eligible list are encouraged to apply.</p> <p>Successful completion of a two-year traineeship leads to appointment as a Human Resources Specialist 1, SG-18.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Additional Comments *There is no examination required for appointment to a NY HELPS position. Candidates hired via NY HELPS will be appointed on a permanent non-competitive basis and will begin a probationary period.</p> <p>At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected that NY HELPS employees will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to take an exam. Employees will then be afforded with all 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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>For a full version of OGS's EEO/AA statement and benefits joining Team #OneOGS, please visit http://www.ogs.ny.gov/employment.</p> <p>NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency's Telecommuting Program Guidelines.</p> <p>Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.</p> <p>Name Human Resources/EP</p> <p>Telephone 518-473-5282</p> <p>Fax 518-486-1631</p> <p>Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov</p> <p>Address</p> <p>Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM</p> <p>31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza</p> <p>City Albany</p> <p>State NY</p> <p>Zip Code 12242</p> <p>Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications along with the month/year and, if less than full time, the average hours worked per week for each position listed. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.</p>