Human Resources Specialist IV - Wynne Unit

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education Experience and Training
1. Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.
2. Four years fulltime wageearning human resources customer service clerical secretarial
administrative support program administration public administration financial operations
auditing or technical program support experience. Fifteen semester hours from a college or
university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education
Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE) may be
substituted for each six months of experience.
3. Bachelors degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the
Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of
Education (USDE) is preferred.
4. Experience in the supervision of employees preferred.
5. Computer operations experience preferred.
* If required must have or be able to obtain a certificate of course completion for the Texas
Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (TLETS) policy and procedures training
from the Texas Department of Public Safety within six months of employment date.
If required must maintain TLETS access eligibility for continued employment in position.
For details see: and Skills
1. Knowledge of the principles and practices of human resources management.
2. Knowledge of office practices and procedures.
3. Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws rules regulations and statutes.
4. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure policies procedures
rules and regulations preferred.
5. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
6. Skill to coordinate with other staff departments officials agencies organizations and the
public.

7. Skill to interpret and apply rules regulations policies and procedures.
8. Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a standalone or local area network
environment.
9. Skill to prepare and maintain accurate records files and reports.
10. Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports.
11. Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent to include word processing
spreadsheet database or presentation software programs.
12. Skill to type 45 words per minute (with no more than 10 errors) preferred.

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TDCJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position. Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.

42 79 70 NC PS YN 120X 168X 641X 741XHRM10 HRM11 HRM12 PERS NAPA100 8R 38

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is transitioning to a new online application system to help streamline and expedite the process. All submissions for this position must be submitted through the new application system. Please note that applications submitted via handwritten forms email mail or fax will not be accepted.

JOB SUMMARY
Performs highly complex human resources management work. Work involves coordinating and
administering the operation of a human resources management program; and may serve as a lead
worker providing direction to others. Works under limited supervision with moderate latitude for the
use of initiative and independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
A. Coordinates reviews enters and processes requests for human resources actions; assists in
planning developing revising and implementing policies procedures rules and regulations;
handles complex issues and answers complex questions; and coordinates the maintenance and
analysis of correspondence reports forms and other related documentation.
B. Performs data entry retrieval and data searches; identifies discrepancies and coordinates
corrections; reviews time entry and leave records; coordinates maintains and reviews files and
record keeping systems to include automated information systems; and maintains computer
databases.
C. Provides technical assistance regarding processes and operating procedures; develops
solutions to problems and new procedures; and ensures compliance of policies and procedures.
D. Coordinates the screening and verification of applicants and required documents; completes
notifications to applicants and employees regarding actions form completion and
appointments.
E. Trains and supervises the work of others.
F. May perform criminal information searches and retrieval using Texas Department of Public
Safety criminal history system access.
* Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed to be determined and assigned as needed