MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Human Resources Specialist 1, SG-18: Permanent service in this title or one year of permanent competitive or 55-
b/c service in a title SG-16 or higher and otherwise eligible for transfer under Civil Service Law.
Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1: Reachable on the current eligible list; OR Permanent service in this title or
one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-11 or higher and otherwise eligible for transfer under
Civil Service Law. You may be eligible for 70.4 transfer to the Trainee 1 level if you have served one year in a
position SG-11 or higher, have a bachelor's degree, and a passing score on the most recent PCO or PATT exam.
Advanced Placement
If chosen, you may, at the agency's discretion, be appointed to a higher level. You must inform the agency of any
additional qualifications at your interview.
NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (NO EXAM REQUIRED):
Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1, NS (equivalent to SG-13): A bachelor's or higher degree.
Human Resources Specialist Trainee 2, NS (equivalent to SG-14): A bachelor's or higher degree AND
Either
1. One year of professional human resources experience OR
2. A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a field related to the position being filled.*
Human Resources Specialist 1, SG-18: A bachelor's or higher degree AND
Either
1. Two years of professional human resources experience OR
2. A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a field related to the position being filled* AND one year of
professional human resources experience.
*Hiring agencies have discretion in determining whether a degree is related to the duties of the position
*Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized
agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If
your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States or its territories, you must provide
independent verification of equivalency. This information can be found at
http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. Candidates are responsible for the evaluation fee.

Duties Description PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- The incumbent will be assigned to the Human Resources Office and under the direction of the Human Resources Specialist
2 will be responsible for a full range of Labor Relations activities, including but not limited to, investigations; interrogations;
grievances and employee relations communication.
- Knowledge of Labor Relations policies, procedures and practices.
- Duties to be discussed at interview.

Additional Comments Additional Comments:
NY HELPS
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).
HELPS Program titles may be filled via a non-competitive appointment. This means that you do not need to
take an exam to qualify, but you do need to meet the minimum qualifications of the title.
If you are hired under the HELPS Program, you will be first be appointed as a temporary employee. In May
2024, if you are performing successfully in the position, your appointment will be changed from temporary
to permanent non-competitive. Once you are in permanent status, your official probationary period will
begin and you may take any promotion exam for which you are qualified.
At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), employees hired under NY HELPS are expected
to have their permanent non-competitive employment status converted to permanent competitive status.
You will not have to take an exam to gain permanent competitive status.
• The assignment of PS&T employees will be made in accordance with any agreed upon Memorandum of
Understanding between PEF and the local DDSO regarding the posting of job vacancies.
• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure,
please indicate this on your resume.
• All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in
the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.
• If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public
Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct
Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while
working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit
www.studentAid.gov/publicservice
• Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14)
days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable
accommodation (RA). If an employee believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should
contact the NYS OPWDD Workforce and Talent Management Central Office at (518) 473-4785 or Email at
accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.
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NYS Offers Incredible Benefits!
• Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan.
• Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care
Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care
expenses.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects
employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs.
• Life insurance and Disability insurance.
• The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the
option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax-deferred basis.
NYS offers Incredible Benefits!
Paid Holidays and Leave
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially.
• Five (5) days paid personal leave each year.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year.
• Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events.
Health Care Coverage
Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance
programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost.
Retirement Program
Participate in The NYS Employees' Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the bestmanaged
and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation.
Professional Development and Education and Training
NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their
professional skills and prepare them for promotional opportunities. For more information, please visit
https://goer.ny.gov/training-and-professional-development.
Additionally, the Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training
opportunities for PEF represented and M/C designated employees that may grant continuing education
credits towards maintaining professional licensure. For more information, please visit
https://oer.ny.gov/public-service-workshops-program-pswp.
• OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating and sustaining a
culture of inclusion. We believe that we are most effective in managing and improving our service system
with a diverse team of employees. With such a large workforce, we rely on the collective individual
differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, ideas and talent that our employees bring to their
work. This speaks to our culture and is a key part of our successes. As we continuously recruit people for
our team, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture,
ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran's
status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

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

Name Human Resources Department

Telephone 845-947-6000, option 3, option 5

Fax 845-947-6189

Email Address hv.internal.apps@opwdd.ny.gov

Address

Street P.O. Box 470

7 Wilbur Road

City Thiells

State NY

Zip Code 10984

Notes on Applying Submit cover letter and résumé by May 14th
Please reference EOA# 24-062 in all correspondence.