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Personnel Analyst I/II/III

Under general supervision, to learn to perform a variety of personnel management assignments in support of the overall County personnel program; to conduct special studies and develop and complete special projects as needed; and to perform related work as required. This opening is in the Department of Support Services Personnel Unit.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Personnel Analyst I: This is the entry and first working level within the professional/managerial Personnel Analyst class series. An incumbent specializes in the field of personnel management and program management and may supervise others in one or more program areas as needed. An incumbent works under closer supervision, and performs the more routine and less complex tasks than the next higher classification in the Personnel Analyst series, Personnel Analyst II.

Personnel Analyst II: Same as “I” in addition to: This is the full journey level within the professional/managerial Personnel Analyst class series. An incumbent is assigned complex tasks and projects, may direct and supervise a major program component, has knowledge and experience in the field of personnel management, and may supervise others in one or more program areas as needed.

Personnel Analyst III: Same as “II” in addition to:  This is the advanced journey level within the professional/managerial Personnel Analyst class series. An incumbent directs a major component of the personnel program and specializes in the field of personnel management. An individual in this class is assigned the more complex tasks and projects, works under minimal supervision, has advanced knowledge and experience in the field of personnel management and may supervise others in one or more program areas as needed.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Assignments

Personnel Analyst I/II/III: The following represent samples of duties in specialized assignments. Some assignments may overlap or incumbents may be reassigned based on program needs. Any incumbent may be expected to perform the following duties:  drafting policies and procedures; developing and conducting training; leading, or participating on countywide committees; representing the division at hearings or meetings; researching, recommending, and applying technology to create efficiencies in operations and to stay current with trends in the field; liaison with department managers and staff from the County Administrative Officer's office; may supervise technical work and staff as needed.

Personnel Management

Personnel Analyst I/II/III: Administers and manages the Personnel Unit functions and responsibilities.  Develops personnel recruitment and processing materials; develops, proposes and implements recruitment and selection plans and procedures; reviews employment applications; interviews applicants and serves on oral boards; conducts job audits to determine duties and responsibilities of positions and recommends appropriate classifications; writes and revises class specifications; develops and disseminates equal employment opportunity information; conducts special personnel and related studies and surveys; confers and coordinates with other agencies to obtain necessary data and other information; explains personnel policies to employees, applicants and the general public; may represent the department in formal settings when appropriate; prepares comprehensive correspondence and reports; participates in the collective bargaining process and interacts with unions of targeted projects; works with individuals and committees to ensure compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) and other state and federal laws germane to human resources management.

QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and experience sufficient to directly demonstrate possession and application of the following as applicable to the duty assignment:

Basic Knowledge of:  Principles, practices and trends of public and business administration; governmental functions and organization concepts and purposes of personnel management staff services; principles and practices of public personnel management in such program areas as recruitment, testing, classification and pay; principles of training and supervision of staff; labor relations; rules of evidence and investigation techniques; safety issues and practices associated with the workplace; and County organizational structure and operating policies and procedures

Ability to: Apply accepted principles and practices of public human resources management; gather, analyze and present data and information; develop and justify ideas and findings, both orally and in writing; interpret and explain laws, rules, regulations and procedures; organize and conduct research studies; analyze and develop alternative solutions to difficult technical personnel problems; prepare comprehensive correspondence and reports; understand instructions furnished in oral, written, diagram, or schedule form; solve problems effectively; deal tactfully with customers in stressful situations; prepare training materials and make related presentations; effectively utilize modern word processing software; train and assist with supervising others; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

These employment standards are typically attained as follows: 

Personnel Analyst I: The equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in human resources management, public or business administration, or related field, and some direct experience working in personnel.  Professional work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

Personnel Analyst II: Same as “I” in addition:  and at least two years of increasingly responsible experience comparable to that of a Personnel Analyst I with Shasta County.

Personnel Analyst III: Same as “II” in addition: and at least two years of experience comparable to that of a Personnel Analyst II with Shasta County. A master's degree in a related field may substitute for one year of experience.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

Responses to the following questions must be submitted with a completed application.

1. Do you have experience with personnel recruitment processes and policies? If yes, please explain in detail and specify if this experience is with the private or public sector. If no, please type “N/A.”
2. Do you have experience with supervision of staff? If yes, please explain in detail your supervisorial responsibilities and number of employees supervised. If no, please type “N/A.”
3. Do you have experience with the progressive discipline process? If yes, please explain in detail. If no, please type “N/A”.
4. Do you have experience composing and/or administering policies? If yes, please explain in detail and specify if this experience is with the private or public sector.  If no, please type “N/A.”
5. Please describe in detail your experience analyzing and interpreting policies, procedures, legislation, and/or rules.  Please specify if this experience is with the private or public sector.  If no, please type “N/A”.

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCEDURES

Shasta County Personnel will accept applications and responses to the supplemental questions until 5:00 p.m., on May 23, 2016. A cover letter and/or resume will be accepted in addition to the application form but will not serve as a substitute for a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be processed. It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements such as, “See/Refer to Resume,” or “See Attached.” Closing date postmarks or faxes will NOT be accepted. This recruitment will establish a list that may or may not be used by other departments. Prior applicants must reapply to be considered.

Applicants will be screened and those considered best qualified will be invited to appear for an oral and/or written examination. Meeting the announced requirements does not guarantee inclusion into the selection process. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of additional application screening, written and/or practical exam(s), oral interview, or any combination thereof.

Applicants are encouraged to apply online at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/shasta/default.cfm or submit an application to the Shasta County Personnel Office.

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