Senior Personnel Analyst

Full Job Description

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Senior Personnel Analyst Recruitment Brochure

The Senior Personnel Analyst performs a wide variety of professional level duties in the areas of recruitment, selection, classification, salary administration, equal employment opportunity, employee/labor relations, employee development, training, and other human resources programs.

The eligible list for this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies in a variety of human resources areas.

Requirements

Knowledge of

Principles of public sector human resources administrationPrinciples and methods of position classification, examination development, job analysis and organization in the public sector; accepted practices to determine job content, evaluate complexity and difficulty of job duties, and identify required skills, knowledge and abilitiesPrinciples and techniques of job analysis, position classification, and examination constructionMethods of presenting training material to groupsMethods for obtaining and evaluating salary and total compensation dataBasic uses of information systems as a tool in the performance of human resources functionsPrinciples of employee selectionBasic statistical methods used in selection and other human resources programsCommunication skills and techniques used for gathering, evaluating, and transmitting informationTechniques for interviewing, counseling and instructing, and facilitating group discussionsOperate a variety of office equipment such as computers, scanners, copiers, faxes, etc.Principles and practices of establishing comparability, collecting and comparing salary data and benefit information, statistical sampling and analysis, and the structural, internal, and market influences affecting wage determinationsConcepts, instructional methods, training aids and materials necessary for developing, implementing and evaluating training programsMethodology for determining reliability and validity of written, oral, and performance testsMethods for developing and evaluating special employment programsInterviewing practices, application forms and other screening and examining techniquesTest construction, analysis, and evaluationFederal, state and local legislation and major court decisions pertaining to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action programsSocio-economic, language, and cultural barriers affecting minorities, women, and disadvantaged segments of the communityPreparation and presentation of oral and written technical reports and research projectsPrinciples and practices of administering contracts with employee organizations, processing grievances, and dealing with disciplinary mattersPrinciples of supervision and trainingAbility toUnderstand, interpret and apply human resources laws, rules, regulations, standards, and proceduresInterpret and apply equal opportunity laws, civil service regulations, and provisions of contracts, ordinances, and negotiated agreements and other regulations or policies relating to human resourcesIdentify and describe problemsAnalyze, compare, prioritize and evaluate complex dataDevelop and evaluate alternative solutions, and identify consequences of decisions and recommendationsPresent data clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, to convey concepts and/or conclusionsPrepare technical reports and researchSpeak effectively to groupsMeet time deadlinesWork under pressure and deal with emotional and/or confrontational situationsExercise independent judgement and initiativePerform difficult and complex professional human resources workCollect and evaluate data; define and select alternatives; draw conclusions; formulate recommendations; and project consequences of recommendationsTrain and provide project direction to other professional, technical, and paraprofessional staffDevelop, administer, analyze, and evaluate tests for a variety of occupationsSpeak and write effectivelyPlan and coordinate major projectsUse information systems as a tool in the performance of human resources workSecure cooperation of operating officials in accepting and carrying out sound human resources management practicesFunction under stressful conditions and in emotional and/or confrontational situations requiring instructing, persuading and motivating people Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Either: 1.

Two years of experience in the class of Personnel Analyst or comparable class in Sacramento County Service,Or: 2.

Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in business or public administration, human resources management, psychology, labor relations or closely related field, and three years of progressively responsible and difficult professional experience in human resources work.Completion of a master's degree in a closely related field from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of the experience requirement.Note: If the word "experience" is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable.

Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application.

Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.License Certificate Registration Requirement: Some positions in these classes require that incumbents possess and maintain a valid California driver's license, Class C or higher.

Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.Other Requirement: Some positions in these classes require that incumbents work evenings and weekends on a periodic basis.Probationary Period:The probationary period for this classification is twelve (12) months.

Additional Information APPLICATION Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.

All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply.

County of SacramentoDepartment of Personnel ServicesEmployment Services Division700 H Street, Room 4667Sacramento, CA 95814Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay ServiceEmail EmployOffice@Saccounty.netInter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667www.SacCountyJobs.netEmployment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m.

on the cut-off date.

Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.

Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.

Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.

A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question.

The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response.

Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.

Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser.

Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.

The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.

Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question.

If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.

Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.

If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.

For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted.

Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.

If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score.

While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed, therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete.

FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%) All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination.

This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience.

The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination.

Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete.

The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job.

All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox.

Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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For information regarding County jobs:

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Sacramento County is about enriching communities to thrive. We strive to create inclusive workplaces that reflect the communities we serve. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, abilities, and diverse dimensions of our employees and residents. Through transparency, courage, innovation, and trust we are committed to advance equity and transformational change.

We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at dco@saccounty.gov or 916-874-7642, CA Relay 711. For more information, visit: Reasonable Accommodation Requests - Job Applicant Instructions.