Human Resource Specialist 3 (Labor Relations)

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Bureau of Employee and Labor Relations represents the Agency in the administration of collective
bargaining agreements with more than 20,000 state employees. The Labor Relations (LR) representatives
administer the statewide Labor Relations processes for OPWDD employees, including acting as the point
person for local labor management activities in one or more OPWDD Districts, evaluating evidence and writing
Notices of Discipline, and representing OPWDD at hearings before arbitrators, PERB, and others. The LR
representative answers and resolves grievances, provides support to human resources professionals and
other managers, and may provide relevant training on topics such as performance evaluation, administering
grievances, counseling and discipline. The bureau is responsible for the administration of bargaining unit
contract agreements with multiple public employee unions representing the Agency's employees.
Under the supervision of the Regional Associate Director of Human Resources Region 3, the Human
Resources Specialist 3, Labor Relations may be responsible for:

• Managing the Labor Relations operations for Capital District and Sunmount Developmental Disabilities

Service Offices (DDSO).

• Acting as the Central Office Labor Relations liaison with officials from all bargaining units which serve Agency

employees.

• Working with union representatives to resolve workplace issues, including policy and contract interpretation.
• Conducting investigations into employee misconduct.
• Reviewing and analyzing investigative reports and resolving disciplinary cases through settlement or binding

arbitration.

• Providing support and advice to supervisors and Human Resources professionals.
• Acting as liaison with the Office of Employee Relations on Grievance Arbitrations and PERB-related matters.
• Participating in District-level and labor management meetings and subcommittees.

LOCATION: Sunmount DDSO Capital District DDSO
2445 State Rte. 30 or 500 Balltown Road
Tupper Lake, NY 12986 Schenectady, NY 12304

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ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

• Family and household member relationships: OPWDD policy may impact eligibility for this position. Employees are responsible for recognizing the relationship and not posting for positions where it would be a concern. Before you apply read section 120.27 of the Region 3 Policy Manual.
• CAPA: Must be cleared by NYS Central Registrar for Child Abuse and Maltreatment if position requires working with minors and not previously cleared.
• If are employed by state government, you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Publix 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.
• For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements, and previously approved vacation/’holiday time will be honored in the new assignment.
• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this in your resume/cover letter.
• In order to be eligible for a[appointment and maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.
• OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer 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.
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 best-managed 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.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit cover letter and résumé by May 17, 2024 to: Sunmount-OHRM
2445 State Route 30
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
E-Mail: sunmount.careers@opwdd.ny.gov
Phone: (518) 359-4150
Fax: (518) 359-4161
Please reference the above EOA # 24-56 in all correspondence.