Departmental Human Resources Officer
Departmental Human Resources Officer
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Job Description
Introduction
This is a reinstatement transfer or voluntary demotion opportunity for current and former regularly appointed employees of Alameda County.
Reinstatement:
Pursuant to Civil Service Rule 1744: On the request of a department head and approval of the Commission a regularly appointed employee who resigned in good standing may within three years after the effective date of his/her resignation be reinstated in a position in the class from which he/she resigned or in a position in another class for which he/she may be eligible as determined by the Commission. Appointments by reinstatement following resignation are subject to the probationary period established for the class. You must have been a classified County employee in the same job code or in a job code at the same salary maximum and left the County in good standing. In addition you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position.
Transfer:
You must be a current County classified employee in the same job code or in a job code with the same salary maximum for which you are applying. In addition you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position.
Voluntary Demotion:
You must be a current County classified employee in a job code which is at a higher salary maximum than the vacancy for which you are applying. In addition you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position.
DESCRIPTION
THE AGENCY:
The Alameda County Social Services Agency (SSA) is comprised of over 2300 employees working collectively and in partnership with communitybased organizations neighborhood groups and policy makers to serve the needs of the community. SSA is comprised of four operating departments: Agency Administration & Finance; Adult & Aging Services; Children & Family Services; and Workforce & Benefits Administration. SSAs mission is to promote the economic and social wellbeing of individuals families neighborhoods and communities.To learn more about the Alameda County Social Services Agency please visit the website at POSITION:
Under general direction to perform professional human resources management work in a County department or agency assisting developing and maintaining a program of human resources management and administration including recruitment/staffing workforce planning training and development examination development and administration employee selection position classification performance evaluations affirmative action disciplinary and grievance procedures and employee relations; and to perform other related duties.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES
This series specification describes two levels of the Departmental Human Resources Officer classifications which under close supervision to learn at the lower level and under general direction to perform at the upper level.
Departmental Human Resources Officer is a journeylevel classification in the Departmental Human Resources Officer flex series located in County operating departments/agencies. This class is distinguished from the next higherlevel Departmental Human Resources Manager which functions as a first line supervisor to Departmental Human Resources Officer positions and other multidisciplinary professional and support staff.
The classifications of Departmental Human Resources Officer Trainee and Human Resources Trainee are both expected to gain experience and demonstrate satisfactory proficiency to be eligible to flexibly promote to the Departmental Human Resources Officer class after the equivalent of one year of full time service for the Departmental Human Resources Officer Trainee and 18 months for the Human Resources Trainee. Appointments at the Departmental Human Resources Officer Trainee or Human Resources Trainee level will not be extended beyond one year or 18 months respectively.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The equivalent of one year of fulltime experience as a Departmental Human Resources Officer Trainee or 18 months as a Human Resources Trainee in the Alameda County classified service.
Or II
The equivalent of three years of fulltime experience as a Human Resources Technician or in an equivalent or higher classification performing human resources related activities in the Alameda County classified service.
Substitution:
Completion of the Alameda County Management Academy Management and Supervision Certificate Program may substitute for six (6) months of the required qualifying experience.
OR
Possession of a Bachelors degree in a relevant field from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of the required qualifying experience.
Or III
Education:
Possession of a Bachelors degree in a relevant field from an accredited college or university.
AND
Experience:
The equivalent of three years of full time professional level human resources management experience involving compensation analysis workforce planning training and development recruitment/staffing employee relations requiring the use of the knowledge and skills described in this specification.
NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Recruitment & Staffing
Public human resources administration including job analysis and position classification conducting audits wage and salary administration recruitment and personnel selection employeremployee relations and training.
Federal State and local laws rules and guidelines relating to the hiring process and other areas of human resourcesrelated activities.
Internal workforce assessment techniques & employment policies practices & procedures
Federal State and local laws rules and guidelines relating to the hiring process and other areas of human resourcerelated activities.
Successful recruiting strategies to attract high caliber diversity candidates.
Employee & Labor Relations
Knowledge of labor relations laws practices and trends
Progressive discipline
Grievance resolution
Consultative & coaching skills with managers
Investigative and interview techniques
Labor relations laws practices and trends.
Health & Safety
Federal State and Local workplace health safety security & privacy laws & regulations.
Enforcing procedures of workplace safety health & security.
Awareness of potential violent behavior and workplace violence conditions.
Administrative
Computer applications and hardware and software related to the work.
Office administrative practices and procedures including records management and the operation of standard office equipment.
Ability to:
Demonstrate commitment to the countys mission credo and goals.
Be visionary strategic and innovative working with change.
Collaborate with other agencies and departments to meet overall countywide needs while leveraging financial and other resources.
Use business acumen to build a strong organization that delivers results.
Use interpersonal skills to communicate effectively.
Promote personal and professional growth for self and others.
Provide the highest level of service delivery to diverse customers.
Work effectively as a member and leader of diverse teams.
Plan and organize workload.
Demonstrate interpersonal sensitivity
Be flexible
Create HR policies programs and services with Diversity imbedded.
Create employee programs that will demonstrate to the community the organizations commitment to Diversity.
BENEFITS
The County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wideranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many employee discount fitness and health screening programs focused on overall wellbeing. These benefits include but are not limited to*:
For your Health & WellBeing
- Medical HMO & PPO Plans
- Dental HMO & PPO Plans
- Vision or Vision Reimbursement
- Share the Savings
- Basic Life Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- County Allowance Credit
- Flexible Spending Accounts Health FSA Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
- ShortTerm Disability Insurance
- LongTerm Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits Accident Insurance Critical Illness LongTerm Care Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
- Employee Assistance Program
For your Financial Future
- Retirement Plan (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
- Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)
For your Work/Life Balance
- 12 paid holidays
- Floating Holidays
- Vacation and sick leave accrual
- Vacation purchase program
- Management Paid Leave**
- Catastrophic Sick Leave
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Guaranteed Ride Home
- Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness Incentive Based Programs Gym Membership Discounts)
- Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks cell phone etc.)
- Child Care Resources
- 1stUnited Services Credit Union
*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.
** Nonexempt management employees are entitled to up to three (3) days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to eight (8) days of management paid leave.
Conclusion
Please submit a PDF of your updated Alameda Countyapplication to . If you have any questions regarding this announcement please send your contact information and specific inquiries to.
You are encouraged to apply immediately as this posting is open until filled and may close at anytime.
Alameda County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
