Field Human Resource Officer 3

Full Job Description

Are you an experienced human resource (HR) professional prepared to take the next step in your career? The Department of Corrections (DOC), Field Human Resource Office in Region 1 is looking for a Field Human Resource Officer 3 to confidently lead our team. This position allows you to utilize your expertise to oversee HR functions for State Correctional Institutions (SCI) Mercer, Cambridge Springs, and Albion. If you are dedicated to maximizing resources and creating efficiencies in service delivery provided to leadership and employees, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Requirements

As a Field Human Resource Officer 3, you will be responsible for directing field personnel through daily assignments and offering guidance to management at each institution regarding the interpretation and application of HR policies and various collective bargaining agreements. Work involves activities related to employee relations, recruitment and placement, absence and attendance, as well as workers' compensation programs. You will serve as a point of contact for employees, executive staff, and other HR staff, answering questions concerning all facets of HR. Effective communication is essential in this position as you will work closely with EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) staff by reviewing and addressing all complaints of discrimination and/or harassment. In this role, you will also be responsible for analyzing available metrics to determine opportunities for process streamlining and improvement.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 2 days per week upon successful completion of a 6-month probationary period.

In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania.

If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office at SCI Mercer, SCI Cambridge Springs, or SCI Albion.

The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.

• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
• Worksite address: The selected candidate will have the option to work at one of the following institutions:
  • SCI Mercer - 801 Butler Pike, Mercer, PA 16137
  • SCI Cambridge Springs - 451 Fullerton Ave, Cambridge Springs, PA 16403
  • SCI Albion - 10745 PA-18, Albion, PA 16475

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience as a Human Resource Analyst 3, a Field Human Resource Officer 2, or a Human Resource Director 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Four years of professional human resource experience which included one year of supervisory experience, and a bachelor's degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.

Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce.

The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania.

The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.