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Human Resources Specialist
Under the direction of the assigned supervisor, perform and coordinate a variety of specialized and professional human resources duties related to deployment and management of human resources information systems, as well as recruitment, selection, classification and employment transaction processing. Distinguishing characteristics between related classes the Human Resources Specialist, as compared to the Human Resources Technician is subject to independently performing the more varied activities related to web-based human resources information systems and databases, recruitment, examination and the more complex, non-routine employment transaction processing; and may provide work direction and on-the-job training to incumbents in the Human Resources Technician positions and other clerical office staff. Incumbents may be assigned duties in support of both certificated and classified human resources functions. Complete the ON-LINE application by clicking the "Apply" link at the top of the page. Be sure your application reflects all relevant experience, paid or volunteer. Describe your experience within the application and supplemental questions. Cover letters and resumes will not be considered in application screening. Examination process includes a general fitness exam and an oral interview. Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Participate in the design, development and implementation of the District's web-based human resources processes and procedures, including database setup, internal audit techniques, security, and user information needs. Provide orientation and technical training to primary and secondary human resources information system (e.g. applicant tracking, onboarding, performance management, requisition management, etc) users in system capabilities, user interface and functionality. Compile, review, and analyze employment data by using appropriate software applications; use computer database system queries to exports/imports data to prepare reports, tables, graphs, and narrative presentations in order to synthesize and summarize personnel related data. Formulate or assist in formulating and implementing recruitment plans by developing and designing recruitment literature including bulletins, advertisements, and brochures. Compose or assist in composing a variety of technical written materials, including rules, procedures, class descriptions, classification and salary reports, employment examinations, job market trend reports, and other specialized reports. Inputs employment data into appropriate database systems to process routine and non-routine employment transactions. Evaluate employment applications for qualifications, including reviewing teacher credentialing, licensure, and other related position requirements; correspond with applicants with appropriate written and verbal notification. Administer and review job analyses questionnaires for the purposes of position classification, salary compensation, test construction and validation, recommendation of entrance requirements, and/or determination of necessary staff development programs. Utilize appropriate test item bank, such as administered by CODESP, to construct written, oral and performance tests; select items on the basis of established content validation methods to construct selection tests; recommend test cut-off scores and weights in a multiple hurdle selection process. Administer written, oral and performance exams, including, but not limited to: brief examination interviewers on interview procedures, and supervise test and interview procedures to assure that procedures are followed and that examination reports are complete and accurate. Compose or assist in composing a variety of technical written materials, including rules, procedures, class descriptions, classification and salary reports, employment examinations, job market trend reports, and other specialized reports. Contact District personnel, employee representatives, employers, community groups, and others, as assigned, in order to obtain or impart information, such as a assisting district administrators to ascertain personnel needs; request raters for examinations, answer inquiries, and explain procedures and regulations. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Minimum Entrance Qualifications
Education/Experience: High school diploma, or an equivalent, supplemented by college-level course work in Business Administration, Human Resource Management, English Language or a related field; AND four (4) years of experience performing progressively responsible duties/responsibilities involving payroll, processing of employment transactions, data/record management and reporting, and public contacts. Licenses/Certifications/Special Requirements: Valid California Class C Driver's License. Job Competencies: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of: Working knowledge of principles, methods, and trends of public personnel administration including, but not limited to: recruitment, personnel selection, test construction and administration; Applicable sections of California State Education Code, including Merit System statutes, and State and Federal laws, rules, regulations and reporting requirements (CALPADS, CBEDS) as they pertain to public personnel administration; Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary; Personnel office methods, practices and procedures; District organization, operations, policies and objectives relating to personnel activities; Record keeping and reporting techniques; Oral and written communication skills. Ability to: Learn and apply rules and regulations involved in assigned personnel functions; Maintain the security of confidential materials; Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action; Comprehend and follow directions given verbally and in writing; Demonstrate mental acuity sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; Maintain records and prepare reports using appropriate database information systems report queries and related software applications; Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others; Meet schedules and time lines; Work independently under general direction; Be motivated to produce high quality work product; Maintain a work pace appropriate to the position. Nondiscrimination in Employment: The CVUSD Governing Board is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in district programs and activities. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity gender expression, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Benefits
Medical/Prescription Insurance: Employees holding regular/permanent positions at 27.5 or more hours per week shall be eligible to participate in a variety of District plans. Employee contribution amount towards a premium varies based on medical plan. Family coverage is also available with an additional employee monthly paid premium. Dental Insurance: Employees holding regular/permanent positions at 30.0 or more hours per week shall be eligible to participate in the District-paid coverage for family dental insurance. Vision Care Insurance: Employees holding regular/permanent positions at 30.0 or more hours per week shall be eligible to participate in the District-paid coverage for family vision insurance. Holidays: Up to fourteen paid holidays per year. Life Insurance: Employees holding regular/permanent positions at 30.0 or more hours per week shall be eligible to participate in the District-paid coverage for family life insurance. Vacation: Employees with one to three years of service earn 12 vacation days per year (employees working less than 12 months shall earn vacation on a pro rata basis). The number of vacation days earned increases with longevity up to 20 days per year after 15 years of service. Sick Leave: One day per month, cumulative from year to year (employees working less than 12 months shall earn sick leave on a pro rata basis). Retirement: Employees holding regular/permanent positions at 4 or more hours daily AND at least 20 hours weekly are covered by Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and Social Security. Contributions are made by both the employee and employer. Employees holding positions that are fewer than 4 hours per day or 20 hours per week are enrolled in APPLE, an alternative to Social Security. Contributions are made by both the employee and employer. Salary Step Movement: First day of fiscal year (July 1st) for those employees in working status at least 75% of work year. Longevity Compensation: Upon completion of 7, 10, 14, 20, 24, and 29 years of service from the hire date, employees receive an additional 2 1/2% salary increase. Classified staff (with the exception of Campus Safety Assistants) are represented by Chapter 620, CSEA.
Under the direction of the assigned supervisor, perform and coordinate a variety of specialized and professional human resources duties related to deployment and management of human resources information systems, as well as recruitment, selection, classification and employment transaction processing. Distinguishing characteristics between related classes the Human Resources Specialist, as compared to the Human Resources Technician is subject to independently performing the more varied activities related to web-based human resources information systems and databases, recruitment, examination and the more complex, non-routine employment transaction processing; and may provide work direction and on-the-job training to incumbents in the Human Resources Technician positions and other clerical office staff. Incumbents may be assigned duties in support of both certificated and classified human resources functions. Complete the ON-LINE application by clicking the "Apply" link at the top of the page. Be sure your application reflects all relevant experience, paid or volunteer. Describe your experience within the application and supplemental questions. Cover letters and resumes will not be considered in application screening. Examination process includes a general fitness exam and an oral interview. Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Participate in the design, development and implementation of the District's web-based human resources processes and procedures, including database setup, internal audit techniques, security, and user information needs. Provide orientation and technical training to primary and secondary human resources information system (e.g. applicant tracking, onboarding, performance management, requisition management, etc) users in system capabilities, user interface and functionality. Compile, review, and analyze employment data by using appropriate software applications; use computer database system queries to exports/imports data to prepare reports, tables, graphs, and narrative presentations in order to synthesize and summarize personnel related data. Formulate or assist in formulating and implementing recruitment plans by developing and designing recruitment literature including bulletins, advertisements, and brochures. Compose or assist in composing a variety of technical written materials, including rules, procedures, class descriptions, classification and salary reports, employment examinations, job market trend reports, and other specialized reports. Inputs employment data into appropriate database systems to process routine and non-routine employment transactions. Evaluate employment applications for qualifications, including reviewing teacher credentialing, licensure, and other related position requirements; correspond with applicants with appropriate written and verbal notification. Administer and review job analyses questionnaires for the purposes of position classification, salary compensation, test construction and validation, recommendation of entrance requirements, and/or determination of necessary staff development programs. Utilize appropriate test item bank, such as administered by CODESP, to construct written, oral and performance tests; select items on the basis of established content validation methods to construct selection tests; recommend test cut-off scores and weights in a multiple hurdle selection process. Administer written, oral and performance exams, including, but not limited to: brief examination interviewers on interview procedures, and supervise test and interview procedures to assure that procedures are followed and that examination reports are complete and accurate. Compose or assist in composing a variety of technical written materials, including rules, procedures, class descriptions, classification and salary reports, employment examinations, job market trend reports, and other specialized reports. Contact District personnel, employee representatives, employers, community groups, and others, as assigned, in order to obtain or impart information, such as a assisting district administrators to ascertain personnel needs; request raters for examinations, answer inquiries, and explain procedures and regulations. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Minimum Entrance Qualifications
Education/Experience: High school diploma, or an equivalent, supplemented by college-level course work in Business Administration, Human Resource Management, English Language or a related field; AND four (4) years of experience performing progressively responsible duties/responsibilities involving payroll, processing of employment transactions, data/record management and reporting, and public contacts. Licenses/Certifications/Special Requirements: Valid California Class C Driver's License. Job Competencies: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of: Working knowledge of principles, methods, and trends of public personnel administration including, but not limited to: recruitment, personnel selection, test construction and administration; Applicable sections of California State Education Code, including Merit System statutes, and State and Federal laws, rules, regulations and reporting requirements (CALPADS, CBEDS) as they pertain to public personnel administration; Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary; Personnel office methods, practices and procedures; District organization, operations, policies and objectives relating to personnel activities; Record keeping and reporting techniques; Oral and written communication skills. Ability to: Learn and apply rules and regulations involved in assigned personnel functions; Maintain the security of confidential materials; Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action; Comprehend and follow directions given verbally and in writing; Demonstrate mental acuity sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; Maintain records and prepare reports using appropriate database information systems report queries and related software applications; Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others; Meet schedules and time lines; Work independently under general direction; Be motivated to produce high quality work product; Maintain a work pace appropriate to the position. Nondiscrimination in Employment: The CVUSD Governing Board is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in district programs and activities. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity gender expression, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Benefits
Medical/Prescription Insurance: Employees holding regular/permanent positions at 27.5 or more hours per week shall be eligible to participate in a variety of District plans. Employee contribution amount towards a premium varies based on medical plan. Family coverage is also available with an additional employee monthly paid premium. Dental Insurance: Employees holding regular/permanent positions at 30.0 or more hours per week shall be eligible to participate in the District-paid coverage for family dental insurance. Vision Care Insurance: Employees holding regular/permanent positions at 30.0 or more hours per week shall be eligible to participate in the District-paid coverage for family vision insurance. Holidays: Up to fourteen paid holidays per year. Life Insurance: Employees holding regular/permanent positions at 30.0 or more hours per week shall be eligible to participate in the District-paid coverage for family life insurance. Vacation: Employees with one to three years of service earn 12 vacation days per year (employees working less than 12 months shall earn vacation on a pro rata basis). The number of vacation days earned increases with longevity up to 20 days per year after 15 years of service. Sick Leave: One day per month, cumulative from year to year (employees working less than 12 months shall earn sick leave on a pro rata basis). Retirement: Employees holding regular/permanent positions at 4 or more hours daily AND at least 20 hours weekly are covered by Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and Social Security. Contributions are made by both the employee and employer. Employees holding positions that are fewer than 4 hours per day or 20 hours per week are enrolled in APPLE, an alternative to Social Security. Contributions are made by both the employee and employer. Salary Step Movement: First day of fiscal year (July 1st) for those employees in working status at least 75% of work year. Longevity Compensation: Upon completion of 7, 10, 14, 20, 24, and 29 years of service from the hire date, employees receive an additional 2 1/2% salary increase. Classified staff (with the exception of Campus Safety Assistants) are represented by Chapter 620, CSEA.