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The date on which the vacancy post was submitted.Date Posted 01/29/25
The last date that applications will be accepted.Applications Due03/12/25
This is the unique identifier for this vacancy.Vacancy ID179681
Indicates whether if this vacancy posting is part of the NY HELPS Program.NY HELPYes
The agency in which the vacancy exists.AgencyFinancial Services, Department of
The job title for the vacancy.TitleHuman Resources Specialist 1, SG-18
The job title for the vacancy.Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit.Salary Grade18
The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned.Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy.Salary RangeFrom $55005 to $80860 Annually
Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Full-Time
This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. 'Provisional' means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination. Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 0%
This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Mon-Fri
The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time.Hours Per Week 37.50
Workday
If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? No
If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? No
If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? No
If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? Yes
The county in which the vacancy is located. County Albany
The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address One Commerce Plaza
The city where the vacancy is located. City Albany
The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). StateNY
The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code12257
The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. 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:
• Provides support to the Health Benefits Administrator, including responding to inquiries from employees, ordering and maintaining health and retirement publications, performing the health benefit portion of the new employee orientation program, and generating correspondence relating to coverage;
• Collaborates with LATS Administrator on time and attendance rules, reviewing timesheets and answering questions related to employee benefits and leaves;
• Provides guidance to employees and supervisors on general attendance and leave rules and completion of time records, answering questions and providing information related to benefits and leaves;
• Works closely with employees and supervisors to explain attendance and leave benefits and programs such as VRWS, part-time, workers’ compensation, alternate work schedules, holidays, etc.;
• Manages various leave programs, such as sick leave, FMLA, military leave, discretionary leave etc. Developing tracking mechanisms to ensure the employees participating in leave programs initially meet program requirements for participation and adhere to program guidelines; following-up with employees who are out on leave, requesting documentation, and ensures that transactions are processed timely;
• Performs special projects as requested related to agency attendance and leave statistics, problems, patterns, etc.;
• Provides attendance and leave information to Labor Relations staff for preparation of Notices of Discipline; and
• Advises Management, supervisors and employees on applicable laws, rules, directives or negotiated agreements that affect employee benefits.
The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. 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 § 55b/c. Information about this program can be found here: https://www.cs.ny.gov/rp55/
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 regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments 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.
The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Tyler Lebel
The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone
The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax 518-402-5071
Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address Recruitment@dfs.ny.gov
Address
The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street One Commerce Plaza
Suite 301
The city for the contact for this vacancy. City Albany
The state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NY
The zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 12257
Instructions for potential applicants.Notes on ApplyingTo Apply: Interested qualified candidates must submit a resume and letter of interest no later than March 12, 2025 to the email address listed below. Please include the Box # (Box HRS1-00715) 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 HRS1-00715
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.