The Department of Social Services (DSS) is comprised of the administrative units of the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) and the Department of Homeless Services (DHS). HRA is dedicated to fighting poverty and income inequality by providing New Yorkers in need with essential benefits such as Food Assistance and Emergency Rental Assistance. DHS is committed to preventing and addressing homelessness in New York City by employing a variety of innovative strategies to help families and individuals successfully exit shelter and return to self- sufficiency as quickly as possible.
Human Resources Solutions (HRS) supports the human resources needs of the Department of Social Services, the Human Resources Administration, and the Department of Homeless Services through strategic partnership and collaboration, with the goal of creating an inclusive, motivated, and client centered workforce.
Human Resources Solutions (HRS)/ Recruitment and Onboarding/Civil Service List Hiring Unit is recruiting for one (1) Staff Analyst II to function as a Pool Supervisor, who will:
• Administer Civil Service hiring pools, which entails requesting job descriptions and sending out interview notices to candidates.
• Oversee hiring pool activity which entails coordinating interviews, responding to inquiries, informing candidates of interviewing decisions, recordkeeping of hiring pool activity/decisions, preparing summary reports of hiring pool, and completing the Disposition of Certification.
• Coordinate and administer the Agency’s New Hire Orientation Program and prepare, edit, and update orientation manuals and other pertinent information for new hires.
• Prepare statistical reports resulting from hiring pools; maintain tracking sheets regarding the last civil service list number reached for a title, medical, psychological and language testing.
• Enter, update, and retrieve information from computerized systems (i.e., NYCAPS, HRTS, PMS, PRISE) and other information storage systems in order to facilitate search, clearance, verification, and other operations as well as assisting in maintaining data quality control.
• Assist in the research regarding reinstatement requests and liaising with other city agencies regarding appoints for other city agencies as well as other city agencies appointing for HRA.
• Maintain, track, and update the Active Civil Service Listing, which indicates all civil service exams that are active, by reviewing the DCAS’ system known as PRISE
Minimum Qual Requirements
1. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies or a closely related field; or
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience working in one or a combination of the following areas: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; or in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; or in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, labor relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation or fiscal management; or in a related area.
Special Note:
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, one additional year of professional experience as described in “2” above.
Preferred Skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of civil service rules and regulations, and human resources policies, procedures
and practices.
Additional Information
The Human Resources Administration/Department of Social Services offers competitive salaries and the following benefits:
Generous Pension Plans (The New York Employees’ Retirement System); 401(k) and Roth 457 Retirement Savings Programs.
U.S. Savings Bonds Flexible Spending Program.
Health Benefits, Dental, Vision Coverage, Prescription Drug Program; Training and Professional Development.
Opportunity for Scholarship; College Savings Program; Paid Holidays and Generous Annual Leave.
To Apply
APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE STAFF ANALYST CIVIL SERVICE TITLE OR BE PERMANENT IN A COMPARABLE TITLE ELIGIBLE FOR 6.1.9 TITLE CHANGE.
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55-a Program
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Svc Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at StudentAid.gov/PSLF .
Hours/Shift
Managerial Hours
Work Location
4 World Trade Center
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
POSTING DATE
07/20/2023
POST UNTIL
Until Filled
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.