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Human Resources Specialist

DC Department of Human Resources, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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Job Summary

This position is located in the Office of Human Resources and Employee Development, DC Department of Parks and Recreation. The incumbent serves as a Human Resources Specialist and is responsible for providing a full range of human resources support and advisory services.

Duties and Responsibilities

Determines qualification requirements for all levels of jobs, including managerial, supervisory and nonsupervisory with non-specialized and specialized requirements, based on rules, regulations, and industry standards for a variety of positions.

Interprets, analyzes, and applies qualification standards, position requirements, job analysis, and evaluation plans.

Prepares lists of eligible job applicants in accordance with regulations and policies.

Writes consistent, coherent position vacancy announcements in collaboration with the manager, supervisor, or other senior level staff.

Compares position descriptions with vacancy announcements, and qualifies applicants for positions applied.

Reviews vacancy announcements for quality and accuracy to advertise jobs and qualifies applicants.

In conjunction with the hiring manager, ensures position vacancies are posted in the appropriate media including newspapers, list serves, and websites.

Reviews Selection Certificates to assure adherence and compliance with the procedural requirements of the Department of Human Resources (DCHR) and conformance with the agency’s goals and objectives.

Conducts personal reference checks.

Directs workforce planning through constant communication and awareness of the anticipated needs of the organization in accordance with DCHR requirements.

Explores all possible sources of job applicants, including re-employment priority and displaced employee programs.

Analyzes mission and functions in view of the current labor market to recruit the best-qualified applicants.

Identifies, develops, and maintains ongoing recruitment sources (e.g., community relationships, job fairs, college recruiting, networking with community and professional organizations, print media).

Researches market trends to understand the complexity of staffing and equitable compensation.

Responds in writing or verbally to requests for information from constituents, peers, employees, and other District and Federal agencies.

Coordinates and monitors special projects, works closely with HR staff to ensure project completion, and coordinates with the Office of the Chief Financial Officer to synchronize budgeting and staffing.

Attends meetings and participates, as needed, by making presentations and providing background information.

Qualifications and Education

Specialized Experience:

Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position and equipped with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties. To be creditable, the incumbent must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.

Licenses/ Certifications:

Not applicable.

Working Conditions / Environment The work is primarily sedentary and is performed in a normal office setting.

Other Significant Facts

Tour of Duty:

Monday - Friday; 8:30 am – 5:00 pm.

Pay Plan, Series and Grade:

CS-0201-13

Promotion Potential:

No known promotion potential

Collective Bargaining Unit:

This position is not in a collective bargaining unit

Position Designation:

This position has been designated as security sensitive; incumbents are subject to enhanced suitability screening and background checks, including criminal background checks, background investigations, and mandatory drug and alcohol testing, as applicable.

EEO Statement:

The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

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