New job HUMAN RESOURCES TECHNICIAN I/II in Lake County, CA | 2021

Recruitments for County positions are typically conducted to establish eligibility lists to fill countywide vacancies that occur during the active status of those lists (approximately 3 -12 months). Any person on a promotional eligibility list will be considered first by the hiring department(s) before persons on an open eligibility list.

The County of Lake only accepts applications for permanent positions when actively recruiting. Only online applications are accepted. It is the responsibility of each applicant to review the full job description and requirements.

The County is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer. Veteran's Preference.

To apply for County examinations - All applications for County examinations must be submitted through the County's online application system. A completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each online application. All permanent County recruitments will be posted at www.co.lake.ca.us with a link to the online application. The County of Lake reserves the right to limit the number of applications that will be accepted for any open recruitment, and any such limit will be included on the job posting. When a limit is posted, the recruitment is subject to close at any time prior to the final filing date. Completed online application packets must be submitted by the close of business on the date that the recruitment closes. All relevant experience must be included on the application to be considered – resumes and other attached documents will not be used to qualify an applicant. Relevant experience and/or education may be substituted at a ratio of 2 to 1 for the purpose of meeting minimum qualifications and applicants should contact the Human Resources department for details.

Important Notice - The provisions listed on job postings, job descriptions, or other recruitment materials do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Benefits may vary between bargaining units. Any provisions contained within job postings, job descriptions or other recruitment material may be modified or revoked without notice. All County of Lake applicants who are given a conditional employment offer must comply with the County's pre-employment medical review program before they may be appointed to the County position.

Minimum Qualifications:

HUMAN RESOURCES TECHNICIAN I

Training and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Two (2) years of previous administrative, office, and general support work experience comparable to that of an Office Assistant III with the County of Lake. Previous work experience with Human Resources records and systems is highly desirable.

OR

Two (2) years of previous administrative, office, and general support work experience comparable to that of an Office Assistant II with the County of Lake including at least one year of previous work experience with Human Resources records and systems.

Special Requirements:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver's license.

Confidential incumbents may have access to information affecting employer-employee relations and are not eligible, to participate in a union bargaining unit.

HUMAN RESOURCES TECHNICIAN II

Training and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Two (2) years of experience performing a variety of complex Human Resources program support work equivalent to a Human Resources Technician I with the County of Lake.

Experience in public sector Human Resources is highly desirable.

Special Requirements:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver's license.

Confidential incumbents may have access to information affecting employer-employee relations and are not eligible, to participate in a union bargaining unit.

Full Job Description:

HUMAN RESOURCES TECHNICIAN I

DEFINITION

Under close supervision, to learn and perform a variety of complex, and specialized program, office, administrative, and general support work for the Human Resources Department; to serve as the primary program support for one or more specialized personnel programs such as recruitments, orientation, and/or other human resource specialties and/or to serve as a human resources generalist, responding to inquiries about, and supporting multiple specialized functional areas or programs; to learn and prepare, complete, record, and report on recruitments, personnel transactions, benefits, employee or applicant information, and/or other Human Resources areas as assigned; to prepare, process, assemble, and distribute related materials; to provide a variety of information about County personnel policies and procedures to the public and County staff; and to do related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the entry level of the Human Resources Technician class series. This is a specialized training and working level classification for performing a variety of complex, specialized support functions for the Human Resources Department. An incumbent is expected to learn and perform a major portion of the assignments related to his/her area of specialty, including planning, conducting, and completing critical human resource processes, and/or may be assigned as a human resources generalist, supporting and requiring knowledge of multiple functions and programs of the Human Resources Office. The Human Resources Technician I classification is distinguished from the Human Resources Technician II classification in that Human Resources Technician I is a training position while Human Resources Technician II incumbents are expected to be able to perform the full scope of duties with minimal supervision and have in-depth knowledge of the functions and programs of the Human Resources Department. Confidential incumbents may have access to information affecting employer-employee relations, and are not eligible to participate in a union bargaining unit. This is a discrete classification.

REPORTS TO

Deputy Human Resources Director; Human Resources Director

CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED

May provide lead direction, work coordination and training, as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES (The following is used as a partial description and is not restrictive as to duties required.)

{Many of the assignments described below are performed in a training and learning capacity with an incumbent expected to continually develop the knowledge and ability to work on an increasingly independent basis.}

Performs a variety of complex and specialized program, office, administrative, and general support assignments for the Human Resources Department; may develop bulletins and announcements for recruitment and selection processes to fill position vacancies; may prepare, organize and conduct employee selection processes; may represent the Human Resources Department at job fairs, career days, high schools, colleges, and recruitment related events; may maintain required documentation and send notices to job candidates; may process personnel transactions and maintain personnel files; may track Board of Supervisors approval of new classifications and appointments; may prepare, organize, and conduct new employee orientation; may coordinate new employee paperwork and processes; may manage data and enter data into the human resources information systems including applicant tracking, employee demographics, Personnel transactions for Payroll, retirement, insurances, other benefit information, certifications, trainings, and other Human Resources related information; prepares and makes presentations related to areas of specialty; conducts research and troubleshoots problems in areas of specialty; gathers, organizes, and maintains data for special studies as directed; reconciles information problems and ensures the accuracy of a variety of records; develops, organizes, and distributes documents for Human Resources procedures; may be assigned primary responsibility for coordinating and tracking the County's Drug Free Workplace outreach program; may be responsible for coordinating and/or assisting with the coordination, distribution and tracking for a variety of human resources related processes and programs; may serve as the initial contact for the public, department heads, and other county employees on a wide range of both specialized and general human resources functions; provides a variety of information about personnel processes, policies, and procedures for the public and County staff; may take minutes of official meetings; may prepare, organize and conduct meetings/events; operates a personal computer and uses a variety of software to develop and maintain Human Resources information and generate reports; prepares correspondence; operates office equipment.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 lbs.; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in an office, driving and outdoor environments; some work may be performed in noisy areas; contact with other staff and the public.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Basic knowledge of the policies, procedures, and functions of the Human Resources Department.

Basic knowledge of the policies, laws, rules, and regulations impacting the operations, transactions, and functions of the specialized Human Resources program/s where assigned.

Good public relations techniques.

Maintenance of files and information retrieval systems.

Computers and software used in office and administrative support work, including the maintenance of personnel and benefits records.

Modern office methods and procedures.

Correct English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Basic mathematics.

Principles of lead direction, work coordination and training.

Ability to:

Provide lead direction, work coordination and training, as assigned.

Learn and maintain on-going responsibility for Human Resources program support functions and assigned specialty components of the Human Resources system.

Learn and perform a variety of complex and specialized administrative, office, recruitment and general support work for the Human Resources Department.

Read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, and regulations.

Follow oral and written directions.

Type or use word processing software at an acceptable speed to meet production requirements.

Skillfully interview others and obtain sensitive information.

Accurately maintain and update a variety of records and information systems.

Gather, organize, and summarize data and information.

Operate a computer and use specialized software in the performance of assigned work.

Operate and use office equipment.

Make effective oral and written presentations.

Deal tactfully and courteously with the public and other staff when explaining the functions and policies of the Human Resources Department.

Regularly work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines.

Constantly demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and customers/clients.

Training and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Two (2) years of previous administrative, office, and general support work experience comparable to that of an Office Assistant III with the County of Lake. Previous work experience with Human Resources records and systems is highly desirable.

OR

Two (2) years of previous administrative, office, and general support work experience comparable to that of an Office Assistant II with the County of Lake including at least one year of previous work experience with Human Resources records and systems.

Special Requirements:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver's license.

Confidential incumbents may have access to information affecting employer-employee relations and are not eligible, to participate in a union bargaining unit.

HUMAN RESOURCES TECHNICIAN II

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, to perform a variety of difficult, complex, and specialized program, office, administrative, and general support work for the Human Resources Department; to serve as the primary program support for one or more specialized personnel programs such as recruitments, orientation, and/or other human resource specialties and/or to serve as a human resources generalist, responding to inquiries about, and supporting multiple specialized functional areas or programs; to prepare, complete, record, and report on recruitments, personnel transactions, benefits, employee or applicant information, and/or other Human Resources areas as assigned; to prepare, process, assemble, and distribute related materials; to provide a variety of information about County personnel policies and procedures to the public and County staff; and to do related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the advanced, specialized working level classification in the Human Resources Technician class series. This position is responsible for performing a variety of complex, specialized support functions for the Human Resources Department with limited supervision. An incumbent performs a major portion of the assignments related to his/her area of specialty, including planning, conducting, and completing critical human resource processes, or may be assigned as a human resources generalist, supporting and requiring knowledge of multiple functions and programs of the Human Resources Office. The Human Resources Technician II classification is distinguished from the Human Resources Technician I in that the Human Resources Technician I incumbent is working in a training and learning capacity under closer supervision. Confidential incumbents may have access to information affecting employer-employee relations, and are not eligible to participate in a union bargaining unit. This is a discrete classification.

REPORTS TO

Deputy Human Resources Director; Human Resources Director

CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED

May provide lead direction, work coordination and training, as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES (The following is used as a partial description and is not restrictive as to duties required.)

Performs a variety of complex and specialized program, office, administrative, and general support assignments for the Human Resources Department; may develop bulletins and announcements for recruitment and selection processes to fill position vacancies; may prepare, organize and conduct employee selection processes; may represent the Human Resources Department at job fairs, career days, high schools, colleges, and recruitment related events; may maintain required documentation and send notices to job candidates; may process personnel transactions and maintain personnel files; may track Board of Supervisors approval of new classifications and appointments; may prepare, organize, and conduct new employee orientation; may coordinate new employee paperwork and processes; may manage data and enter data into the human resources information systems including applicant tracking, employee demographics, Personnel transactions for Payroll, retirement, insurances, other benefit information, certifications, trainings, and other Human Resources related information; prepares and makes presentations related to areas of specialty; conducts research and troubleshoots problems in areas of specialty; gathers, organizes, and maintains data for special studies as directed; reconciles information problems and ensures the accuracy of a variety of records; develops, organizes, and distributes documents for Human Resources procedures; may be assigned primary responsibility for coordinating and tracking the County's Drug Free Workplace outreach program; may be responsible for

coordinating and/or assisting with the coordination, distribution and tracking for a variety of human resources related processes and programs; may serve as the initial contact for the public, department heads, and other county employees on a wide range of both specialized and general human resources functions; provides a variety of information about personnel processes, policies, and procedures for the public and County staff; may take minutes of official meetings; may prepare, organize and conduct meetings/events; operates a personal computer and uses a variety of software to develop and maintain Human Resources information and generate reports; prepares correspondence; operates office equipment.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 lbs.; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in an office, driving and outdoor environments; some work may be performed in noisy areas; contact with other staff and the public.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Policies, procedures, and functions of the Human Resources Department.

Policies, laws, rules, and regulations impacting the operations, transactions, and functions of the specialized Human Resources program/s where assigned.

Good public relations techniques.

Maintenance of files and information retrieval systems.

Computers and software used in office and administrative support work, including the maintenance of personnel and benefits records.

Modern office methods and procedures.

Correct English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Basic mathematics.

Principles of lead direction, work coordination and training.

Ability to:

Provide lead direction, work coordination and training, as assigned.

Maintain on-going responsibility for Human Resources program support functions and assigned specialty components of the Human Resources system.

Perform a variety of complex and specialized administrative, office, recruitment and general support work for the Human Resources Department with minimal guidance and supervision.

Read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, and regulations.

Follow oral and written directions.

Type or use word processing software at an acceptable speed to meet production requirements.

Skillfully interview others and obtain sensitive information.

Accurately maintain and update a variety of records and information systems.

Gather, organize, and summarize data and information.

Operate a computer and use specialized software in the performance of assigned work.

Operate and use office equipment.

Make effective oral and written presentations.

Deal tactfully and courteously with the public and other staff when explaining the functions and policies of the Human Resources Department.

Regularly work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines.

Constantly demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and customers/clients

Training and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Two (2) years of experience performing a variety of complex Human Resources program support work equivalent to a Human Resources Technician I with the County of Lake.

Experience in public sector Human Resources is highly desirable.

Special Requirements:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver's license.

Confidential incumbents may have access to information affecting employer-employee relations and are not eligible, to participate in a union bargaining unit.

The contents of this class specification shall not be construed to constitute any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee, nor shall it constitute a contract of employment. The County of Lake assumes no responsibility beyond the general accuracy of the document, nor does it assume responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information contained herein. The contents of this specification may be modified or revoked without notice. Terms and conditions of employment are determined through a "meet and confer" process and are subject to the Memorandum of Understanding currently in effect.