Director, Wage Administration & Records Management. - NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP) : Job Details

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY EMPLOYEES PERMANENT IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF ANALYST TITLE WILL BE CONSIDEREDThe NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing 1.1 billion gallons of high-quality drinking water, managing wastewater and stormwater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. DEP's water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the system's 2,000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the City.The Bureau of Organizational Development & Human Resources (OD&HR) is the Agency's internal consultant/partner on organizational culture change and human resources matters for a workforce of approximately 6,000 employees. The Operations Unit, through strategic partnerships and collaboration, is responsible for providing an efficient and positive onboarding experience for new employees by providing superior personalized customer service, a team of skilled civil service subject matter experts who build and maintain positive relationships with Bureau and Citywide partners to ensure that DEP employs a qualified and diverse workforce.The Wage Administration & Records Management Unit (WARM) implements Office of Labor Relations contractual wage agreements, court stipulations, equity panel awards, longevity increment awards, recurring increment payments, and all other additions to gross pay. WARM maintains employment information filing systems for active and inactive DEP employees; responds to correspondence and inquiries regarding DEP employees from banks, lawyers, governmental institutions, and other organizations. In addition, WARM updates and monitors the Agency's list of eligible employees required to file Conflicts of Interest Board and Department of Investigation Financial Disclosure reports annually; and monitors, maintains and coordinates the Performance Evaluation program.WARM seeks an experienced Human Resources professional to serve as Director, Wage Administration & Records Management. The selected candidate will oversee a team of professionals responsible for agency-wide Wage Administration, Records and HR Document Management, and the Performance Evaluation Program. Specific tasks will include, but not be limited to:

1. A master's degree from an accredited college 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, and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel 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. 18 months of this experience must have been in an executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory capacity. Supervision must have included supervising staff performing professional work in the areas described above; or2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of professional experience in the areas described in 1 above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory experience, as described in 1 above.

• Previous supervisory-level human resources experience.
• Strong analytical & statistical skills, attention to detail and ability to research complex issues.
• Stellar judgment and sensitivity when responding to the needs and expectations of multiple employee audiences (including frontline staff, managers, senior staff, leadership).
• Excellent relationship management skills, influencing ability, and humility self-starter who is extremely organized and able to manage multiple priorities concurrently.
• Proven ability to handle sensitive material and information with discretion confidentiality is a condition of employment.
• Strong aptitude/ability to pick up new skills quickly.
• Knowledge of NYCAPS, CRM and related City-wide HR systems.
• General knowledge of collective bargaining agreements.

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.

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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.

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.