Human Resources Technician (Recruitment/Selection and Class/Comp

Job Description:

Human Resources Technician (Recruitment/Selection and Class/Comp

Description

SOUTH COAST AQMD AND JOB OVERVIEW

ABOUT South Coast AQMD

South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) is one of the largest and most technologically sophisticated environmental regulatory agencies in the Nation. We serve a four-county region that includes large areas of Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside and San Bernardino counties, including the Coachella Valley, which is home to more than 17 million people. South Coast AQMD's headquarters is located in Diamond Bar, 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, at the junction of the 57 and 60 freeways. With a highly diverse "Clean Air Team" of over 850 employees, an annual budget of $211.4 million, and a state-of-the art air quality laboratory, our mission is to ensure clean air and a healthy environment. South Coast AQMD is an organization you can be proud to work for -- we make a difference in the quality of life in Southern California!

South Coast AQMD’s mission requires diverse perspectives, talents, and life experiences to solve some of the most complex technical air quality issues. We are committed to creating and maintaining a work environment that appreciates the unique contributions of our employees and fosters professional development and growth. South Coast AQMD respects the distinct ideas and perspectives of our stakeholders and works to bring them together toward the common goal of clean air.

ABOUT HUMAN RESOURCES
South Coast AQMD's Human Resources (HR) office has a staff of 20, performing a full range of professional human resources functions. HR is a high-volume, high-expectation unit in the Administrative and Human Resources department with a critical mission, and our closely knit HR team works hard to provide excellent service.

We seek a team player who thrives on challenge and change in a dynamic environment, takes pride in finding creative and workable solutions to problems, communicates clearly and effectively, and is sensitive to organizational needs, employee goodwill, and the agency's public image.

ABOUT THE POSITION:
Human Resources Technicians, under general supervision, assist professional personnel staff by performing delegated support activities, such as processing personnel transactions to assure proper tracking of budgeted positions and accurate employee pay and personnel records, assembling data, preparing reports, interpreting and explaining policies and procedures, conducting limited and routine recruitment and selection activities, maintaining records and file systems, and other work as required.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

The general Example of Duties for this classification are highlighted below, for full description of duties please refer to this link Human Resources Technician .

• Maintains up-to-date employee files and a variety of record systems; initiates South Coast AQMD personnel transaction forms for new hires, transfers, leaves of absence, promotions, demotions, reductions and terminations; processes probationary reports, annual evaluation reports and employee step advances, ensuring records are current at all times.
• Maintains current insurance records and documents and ensures payment of monthly premiums; confers with insurance representatives on the administrative procedures related to employee benefit problems and payments; advises, informs and provides assistance to employees and others concerning available benefits and is responsible for problem-solving activities related to such benefits.
• Processes workers' compensation claims; initiates reports and acts as liaison between employee, South Coast AQMD and insurance carriers.
• Analyzes, interprets, applies and explains division and South Coast AQMD policies and procedures; prepares correspondence, memos and reports.
• Assists in the review and development of examination procedures and in the administration of tests and interviews; may initiate and develop limited recruitment and selection programs, including advertising, contact with public and private agencies and on-site recruitments; provide personnel information to applicants; explain personnel procedures; and evaluate activities.
• Assists in making administrative and statistical studies of various personnel program activities; assists professional staff by performing sub-professional aspects of special studies and projects.
• Assists in developing, coordinating and presenting orientation and training programs; may assist professional staff in determining employee development and training needs, especially for support staff.
• May assist in routine aspects of position classification studies.
• May investigate and recommend action in cases involving employee discipline.
• May act as liaison in workers' compensation and unemployment hearings.

MINIMUM AND DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrated public-sector experience maintaining personnel recordkeeping systems, assisting with recruitment and selection activities; and/or processing employee salary and benefits information. Completion of college level coursework in human resources or a closely related field would be very helpful.

Experience with NEOGOV, PeopleSoft, and/or VISIO for organization charts are highly desirable. Computer proficiency in MS Word and Excel and accurate and detailed recordkeeping skills are essential.

In addition, the ideal candidate will be detail oriented, able to interpret and follow policies and procedures with accuracy and precision, highly self-motivated, and able to communicate with clarity and tact.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Training and experience which would demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform in a specialized capacity analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of routine personnel problems.

Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling and punctuation; basic mathematics; modern office methods and practices.

Knowledge of: basic principles and practices of public personnel functions such as recruitment and selection procedures, affirmative action, and personnel recordkeeping methods, techniques and systems, and employee salary and benefits administration is desirable

Ability to: assist professional staff by performing a wide variety of sub-professional support activities; understand, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures; gather, organize and analyze data and prepare memos, correspondence, reports and recommendations; maintain a variety of personnel records and files of a confidential nature; communicate effectively, orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with South Coast AQMD personnel, other agencies and the public; operate a variety of office machines and equipment including a computer, typewriter, copier and calculator; analyze situations and accurately adopt an effective course of action; and maintain required confidentiality in carrying out assignments, studies and projects.

Completion of college level courses in personnel administration or closely related areas is highly desirable.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

APPLICATION PACKETS MUST INCLUDE: A completed employment application covering at least the past 10 years of employment history (or longer if you have other relevant experience), and your entire South Coast AQMD employment history if you are a South Coast AQMD employee. Up to four references which include the names and phone numbers of your present and past supervisors or managers, or persons for whom you have directly provided services, not peers. A completed Human Resources Technician Supplemental Questionnaire. A copy of your transcripts, documenting all qualifying education claimed, submitted as an attachment to your online application (Unofficial transcripts are accepted at time of application. Original transcripts will be required later on in the process as detailed in the "Educational Requirements" link on South Coast AQMD's Careers webpage).
Job applications must be completely filled out. A resume cannot be substituted for the required information. Be sure to detail any education, training, or other relevant coursework that would make you a particularly strong candidate.

SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process will initially consist of a review of applications and questionnaires. Those who appear to be the most competitively qualified may be asked to provide additional information regarding their qualifications for this position. Based on a review of these materials, only the most competitively qualified individuals will be invited to participate in a skilled base examination and Qualifications Appraisal Panel (QAP) interview, or any other selection steps deemed appropriate.

Only those who demonstrate at each successive step of the selection process that they are among the most competitively qualified will be advance to the next step. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to future steps in the process.

Following the exam and the QAP interviews (weighted at 100%), an unranked eligible list is expected to be created, from which current and future vacancies at this level may be filled, during the 6-12 month life of the list.

South Coast AQMD reserves the right to modify the selection process, as needed, based upon the qualifications and number of applicants.

Important note for potential candidates who do not have the continued and unrestricted right to work full time in the United States: If you currently, or will in the future, require sponsorship (i.e., H1-B Visa) in order to maintain your right to work in the United States, you are welcome to participate in this recruitment process, but there is no guarantee that a job offer with the requested sponsorship will be made to you.

Please call Human Resources at (909) 396-2800 at least one week in advance if you need accommodation at any step during the selection process.

CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEE BENEFIT OVERVIEW

BENEFIT

DESCRIPTION

Monthly Benefit Allotment

$2,060, to purchase medical, dental, and life insurance, with unused portion paid to you as cash. Your insurance coverage becomes effective on the first of the month following completion of 30 days of continuous service. Dependent children may be covered to age 26 on medical, dental and vision plans.

Medical Health Plans

Blue Shield PPO

Blue Shield PPO Savings Plus 2250 (High Deductible Plan)

Blue Shield HMO

Kaiser HMO

Kaiser HSA HMO 1500 (High Deductible Plan)

Dental Plans

Delta Dental PPO (without orthodontic benefits)

Delta Dental PPO (with orthodontic benefits for children only)

DeltaCare (PMI) Dental

Vision Plan

EyeMed - Optional

Life Insurance

$25,000 Term Life Insurance

(Optional additional life insurance, paid by you, at 1X, 2X, or 3X your salary)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Claremont EAP, powered by Uprise Health. EAP benefits are avilable to all employees and their families at no cost. The EAP offers confidential advice, support, and practical solutions to real-life issues. Services offered: confidential therapy, 24-hour crisis help and online peer support group.

Accidental Death & Dismemberment

Optional

Long-Term Disability Coverage

Paid by South Coast AQMD

Employee-Paid Long-Term Care Plan

Optional

Section 125

Optional Plans (Medical Reimbursement; Dependent Care)

Work Schedule

Four 10-hour days, Tuesday through Friday

Vacation

80 hours per year, increasing to 120 after five years

Holidays

13 paid holidays per year

Administrative Leave

10 hours per year

Sick Leave

100 hours per year

Other Leaves

Bereavement; Jury Duty; Military; Witness

Tuition Reimbursement

Reimbursed up to $5,000 per year

Deferred Compensation (457 Plan)

South Coast AQMD matches, dollar for dollar, 100% of your regular contribution, up to the $8,800 maximum for regular plan

Retirement

2.5% @ 67 defined benefit plan - Applies to employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 who, at time of hire, were not members of the San Bernardino County Employees' Retirement Association (SBCERA) or another public employee retirement system through which reciprocity may be established.

2.0% @ 55 defined benefit plan - Applies to employees who, prior to January 1, 2013, were active members of SBCERA or another public employee retirement system through which reciprocity may be established.

Employees pay only the Medicare portion of Social Security.

01/01/2024

Closing Date/Time: 2/27/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$5,148.13 - $7,103.69 Monthly