Human Resources Specialist Trainee* OR Human Resources Specialist 1 (NY HELPS)

Human Resources Specialist 1, Grade 18

The Human Resources Specialist 1, Grade 18, will work in the Human Resources Management (HRM) Section of the Office of Administration (OA), and will perform duties that include but are not limited to:

• Preparing or assisting in the preparation of requests related to examination planning, consistent with Department goals. Collaborating with Civil Service to review qualifications, exam formats, questions, and style format.
• Developing and/or reviewing requests for new positions, reclassifications, reallocations, earmark releases, and other related matters. Conferring with Program Staff, Department of Civil Service, and Division of Budget representatives to further explain and support such classification proposals.
• Processing appointment, promotion, transfer, and reassignment transactions for Department employees.
• Collaborating with Department staff as well as external entities such as Civil Service, Division of Budget, Office of Diversity and Inclusion Management, Business Services Center, and the Office of Employee Relations to ensure the Department is meeting all requirements and remains in compliance with laws, policies, and procedures governing HRM.
• Maintaining effective procedures to ensure the timely submission of probationary performance evaluations and for annual employee work performance ratings and programs. Reviewing employee evaluations to identify any problems.
• Collaborating with Department managers to address labor relation concerns and assisting senior staff with employee relations activities within the parameters of the law and negotiated contracts.
• Developing effective working relationships with program managers and staff for effective accomplishment of program and Department priorities.

Minimum Qualifications:

General Public Non-Competitive (NY HELPS): For appointment to a Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1, you must have four years of experience performing and supervising the performance of various human resources activities such as staffing services, which consist of recruitment, examination, and placement activities; position classification and compensation; and employee services such as employee benefit, health and safety, employee counseling, and employee recognition.

For appointment to a Human Resources Specialist Trainee 2, you must have five years of experience performing and supervising the performance of various human resources activities such as staffing services, which consist of recruitment, examination, and placement activities; position classification and compensation; and employee services such as employee benefit, health and safety, employee counseling, and employee recognition.

For appointment to a Human Resources Specialist 1, Grade 18, you must have six years of experience performing and supervising the performance of various human resources activities such as staffing services, which consist of recruitment, examination, and placement activities; position classification and compensation; and employee services such as employee benefit, health and safety, employee counseling, and employee recognition.

Substitutions: An associate degree may substitute for two years of specialized experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of specialized experience; a master's degree may substitute for five years of specialized experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of specialized experience.

55-b/c: Candidates who are currently eligible, who meet the qualifications listed in the "Non-Competitive (NY HELPS)" section above are encouraged to apply. If interested in this position and applying using your 55-b/c status, please provide a copy of your current 55-b/c eligibility letter.

Public Administration Traineeship Transition (PATT) List: Candidates on the Public Administration Traineeship Transition (PATT) eligible list will be canvassed and do not need to apply to this posting.

Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) List: On the General portion of the PCO list, currently only candidates with a score of 100 or above are reachable. These candidates have been canvassed and do not need to apply to this posting.

Transfer: Current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent, competitive, or 55-b/c service as a Human Resources Specialist 1, Grade 18; OR current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent, competitive, or 55-b/c service in a qualifying title and eligible for transfer under section 70.1 or 70.4 of the Civil Service Law.

Additional Comments:

About the Department: The New York State Department of Public Service (DPS or Department) works to: ensure safe, affordable, and reliable access to electric, gas, steam, water, and telecommunications services at just and reasonable rates for New York State customers, protect the natural environment, reduce greenhouse gas emissions via transmission and siting of renewable energy resources, and augment the resiliency of utility infrastructure. Learn more about DPS and how you can make a difference by checking out our video and more at:

Additional Comments: Successful completion of the two-year traineeship leads to appointment as a Human Resources Specialist 1, Grade 18.

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 may be 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 a future date, 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 an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

Candidates are encouraged to access GOT-IT on the Civil Service website ( to determine transfer eligibility.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Department of Public Service is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting the Designee for Reasonable Accommodations (DRA) and Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator which can be found under the Accessibility Link on the Department's webpage at

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