Manager, Civil Service Certifications and Staffing

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA); New York (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is seeking a Manager of Civil Service Certification and Staffing to oversee hiring operations in compliance with civil service laws. This managerial role requires extensive experience in human resources, strategic planning, and knowledge of NYCT policies, offering a salary range of $83,309 - $123,620.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience, two in a managerial role.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff engaged in hiring operations for compliance with civil service laws.
• Manage strategic and tactical plans to meet hiring objectives.
• Communicate with client departments regarding hiring transactions.

Skills

Knowledge of NYCT policies

Customer service principles

Strong overall computer skills

Education

Baccalaureate in human resources or business

Job description

Description

Job Information: re-post Jun 24- July 1st

Title: Manager of Civil Service Certification and StaffingOpening Date: 10/13/2023
Closing Date: 11/06/2023
Authority: TA/OA
Department: People Department
Division/Unit: Employment Operations
Reports to: Director of Certification and Customer Service
Work Location: 180 Livingston Street, Brooklyn NY 11201
Hours of Work: Various

Compensation:

Salary:

$83,309 - $123,620 (Grade E, 551 Hay points)

Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for supervising and managing staff directly engaged in all hiring operations required to adequately and timely fill NYCT, MaBSTOA, MTA Bus and Staten Island Railway operating hourly and supervisory vacancies in compliance with civil service laws, NYCT and DCAS personnel rules and regulations, EEOC guidelines and all other local and State laws and regulations governing fair and equitable hiring practices. The incumbent will:

• Carry out the strategic and tactical plans to meet quarterly hiring objectives, including the managing of hiring sources and civil service list certifications to ensure hires are made timely and in accordance with governing laws and regulations.
• Regularly communicate and partner with client departments, DCAS, and other agencies regarding all hiring transactions, including civil service transactions such as permanent title transfers, stipulations, demotions, military entitlements, and final determination on whether a candidate should be hires.
• Manage the replacement of provisional employees as directed by the Unit head and consistent with the NYS Civil Service Commission's mandate to reduce provisional headcount.
• Oversee and manage staff engaged in the canvassing of job candidates to ensure appointments and/or promotions are made timely to fill vacancies.

Education and Experience:

1. A Baccalaureate in human resources, business, or a satisfactory equivalent and a minimum of five (5) years of experience and at least two (2) years of which must have been in a managerial/supervisory capacity; or
2. An equivalent combination of education and experience from an accredited college may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of NYCT policies, procedures and operations, Section 71/73, medical reclassification, DCAS rules and regulations, civil service and employment law.
• Strong overall computer skills with an extensive background utilizing customer service principles and techniques.

Selection Method:

Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview.

Other Information:

Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”).

Equal Employment Opportunity:

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.