Job Description

<h3>Minimum Qualifications</h3><p>Appointment method:</p><p>Minimum Qualifications: One year of service as a Human Resources Specialist 2.</p><p>Non-Competitive Promotion (NCP): In accordance with Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law, if the number of qualified candidates who apply for the position is three or less, a permanent appointment can be made, at agency discretion, by non-competitive promotion of an applicant who meets the minimum qualifications.</p><p>Provisional: There is currently no active list. This could be a provisional appointment. A provisional appointment is a non-permanent appointment pending examination and permanent appointment to a competitive class position. Candidate must meet the minimum qualifications and will be required to take exam if given.</p><p>Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive service in a title eligible for transfer via Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law. Information regarding transfer eligibility may be available on the Civil Service Career Mobility Office website at <a href='http://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/'>http://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/</a>.</p><p>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.</p><h3>Duties Description</h3><p>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.</p><p>The Department of Financial Services (DFS) seeks applicants for the position of Associate Director Human Resources 1 in the Human Resources Management office.</p><p>Under the general supervision of the DFS Human Resources Director, the incumbent will assist in overseeing staff in planning, directing and evaluating the agency’s personnel program and in other areas of human resources in the absence of the Director. Duties will include but not be limited to:</p><ul><li>Serves as expert advisor to executive management on staffing and recruitment;</li><li>Manages and directs competitive, non-competitive and exempt recruitment activities and related staffing processes;</li><li>Communicates with and answers inquiries from Executive Chamber regarding BDA appointments;</li><li>Provides oversight of the classification of new positions, reclassification of existing items, and reallocation and title structure change requests to ensure appropriate position management of the agency;</li><li>Serves as an advisor to agency management in matters relating to staffing, appropriate titles, salaries, and job requirements;</li><li>Assists with oversight of recruitment activities and related staffing processes and ensures that there is an effective and efficient workflow process in place;</li><li>Promotes effective communication and working relationships between Human Resources and customers/stakeholders, such as agency program managers, DFS staff, and Civil Service representatives;</li><li>Collaborates with executive staff members to identify suitable candidates to fill vacancies;</li><li>Supervises and provides oversight of staff development; and ensures that all activities are consistent with the laws, rules, regulations and policies of the Department of Civil Service, the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations, and the negotiated agreements between employee unions and the State; and</li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul><h3>Additional Comments</h3><p>Please note that a change in negotiating unit may affect your salary, insurance and other benefits.</p><p>Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.</p>