Human Resources Specialist 1/Trainee Recruitment and Retention (NY HELPS)
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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.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.Review VacancyDate Posted 12/03/24Applications Due12/18/24Vacancy ID174907* Basics* Schedule* Location* Job Specifics* ContactNY HELPYesAgencyChildren & Family Services, Office ofTitleHuman Resources Specialist 1/Trainee Recruitment and Retention (NY HELPS)Occupational CategoryOther Professional CareersSalary GradeNSBargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)Salary RangeFrom $55005 to $80860 AnnuallyEmployment Type Full-TimeAppointment Type Contingent PermanentJurisdictional Class Competitive ClassTravel Percentage 5%Workweek Mon-FriHours Per Week 37.5WorkdayFrom 9 AMTo 5 PMFlextime allowed? NoMandatory overtime? NoCompressed workweek allowed? NoTelecommuting allowed? YesCounty RensselaerStreet Address Capital View Office Park - Bureau of Personnel52 Washington Street, North BuildingCity RensselaerStateNYZip Code12144Minimum Qualifications Transfer: One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in this title or in a title eligible for 70.1 or 52.6 transfer.Open to the Public: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS)*A bachelor's degree and two years of professional human resources experience.This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.Duties Description Identify staffing needs, including seasonal needs where required and hard-to-fill positions. Confers with agency program managers and Department of Civil Service representatives on possible actions to develop specific recruitment efforts necessary to meet needs including diversity goals.Staff is responsible for recruitment and promotion of qualified staff. Create advertisements and recruitment materials to attract applicants. Develop descriptions of hard to fill positions to display at job fairs and to post on social media platforms.Identify and attend job fairs and community-based events. Maintain record of recruitment events the agency attends from year to year and report out.Use online recruitment platforms to reach job seekers and work with third party vendors to ensure effective recruitment of qualified candidates.Assist with hiring events by contacting qualified candidates from in-person and virtual job fairs to gauge their level of interest in various employment opportunities with the agency.Correspond and /or meet with potential applicants to resolve pertinent questions on job opportunities.Assist in compiling data on job fairs, hiring, vacancies, etc.Review resumes to qualify candidates for agency positions.Provide guidance and oversight of the student internship program, update records on the student intern portal and provide student intern resumes to the program areas.Additional duties will be discussed in detail during the interview.Additional Comments 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 (within one year of permanent 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. , Rules and Regulations. Strong oral, writing and interpersonal skills, leadership and commitment to employee development.Free parking available.Background Investigation Requirements:1) All prospective employees will be investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC), which includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee's employment application, may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information, and may be required to pay any necessary fees.2) All prospective employees will be screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees will be required to pay any necessary fees.3) For Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) prospective appointees will be checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable.The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is an equal opportunity employer. OCFS does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status, or status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We devote special attention to dismantling racial injustice and recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We are committed to the diversity of our staff and encourage applicants from marginalized communities to apply. In furtherance of Executive Order 31 and OCFS's mission to have a diverse workforce, all people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All applicants must be dedicated to working in and sustaining an environment of inclusion that affirms and celebrates the backgrounds, learned, and lived expertise, whole identities, and individual perspectives of our staff. Applicants of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.Name New York State Office of Children and Family ServicesTelephone 518-###-####Fax 518-###-####Email Address ...@ocfs.ny.govAddressStreet Bureau of Personnel - MAA52 Washington Street, 231 NorthCity RensselaerState NYZip Code 12144Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should e-mail their resume and letter of interest to ...@ocfs.ny.gov You MUST include the Vacancy number of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. In order to qualify you for the position when you have current or prior New York State employment, you may be contacted by OCFS Personnel for your social security number to confirm your employment history.