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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2.001 2.002 PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST I II 20221017PART I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 2.001 2.002 Class Specifications for the Class: PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST I & II SR-16, BU-13 SR-18, BU-13 Duties Summary: Serves in a trainee capacity receiving on-and-off the job training in the principles, concepts, processes, and regulations fundamental to the central human resources department or performs under close supervision, a variety of selected work assignments in various functional areas of human resources management. Distinguishing Characteristics: Classes in this series serves as trainee and advance trainee to perform, under close supervision, simple to moderately difficult technical work in all functional areas of the central human resources department. Level I: As an entry-level trainee, receives introduction to the background, philosophy, concepts, and scope of the central human resources department and performs work assignments which are clear cut, routine and designed to provide experience in a variety of human resources staff activities concurrently with orientation and training on or off the job site. Level II: As an advanced trainee, performs a variety of selected work assignments ranging from the simple to moderately difficult in all functional areas of human resources management. Examples of Duties: (The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position). Attends orientation and training sessions; Learns the principles, concepts, process, regulations, and reference materials fundamental to human resources management of the County; Accompanies higher level specialists on field assignments as an observer, performs simple tasks for the purpose of gaining knowledge, experience, and skill in application of work processes and techniques; PART I PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST I & II 2 2.001 2.002 Reviews position descriptions common to County departments to determine if sufficient information is available; Interviews employees and supervisors to obtain additional information; Assists in wage and salary surveys; Makes field and desk audits of positions; Analyzes positions and recommend their classification; Prepares ads for website publicity, interviews subject matter specialists to gather occupational information for the examinations and minimum qualifications; Assists in conducting training courses and employee orientation sessions; Conducts surveys to determine and assess training needs of County employees; Assists in developing and conducting training programs for supervisors and others; Reviews employee pay changes and determines legality and correctness of actions; May prepare comments on proposed legislation which will affect human resources management practices, assists in research work for the compilation of data and the preparation of reports in all areas of human resources management; and Obtains information, answers questions, and explains well established standards, policies and regulations to employees, departmental officials or to the general public; and Performs other related duties as required. Knowledge of: Governmental organization and procedures; merit system philosophy; public administration principles and practices; techniques of report writing; laws, rules and regulations governing County employees in personnel matters; research and statistical methods and techniques; interviewing principles and techniques; governmental organizations and functions. Ability to: Learn and apply the principles, methods, and techniques of human resources management to actual work situations; prepare complete, clear, and accurate reports of factual data; express ideas clearly and logically orally and in writing; interpret and apply PART I PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST I & II 3 2.001 2.002 laws, rules, and regulations; establish and maintain the confidence and respect of employees and the general public. This is an amendment to the specification for the class PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST I &II, which was approved on May 1, 1972, amended on November 14, 2013, and is to be substituted for that specification. Approved:October 17, 2022 (date)ANNETTE L. ANDERSON Director of Human Resources PART II DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 2.001 2.002 Minimum Qualification Specifications for the Class: PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST I & II SR-16, BU-13 SR-18, BU-13 Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree in public administration, business administration, political science, psychology, human resources, or a related field; and Level I: none. Level II: one (1) year of specialized work experience. Qualifying Specialized Work Experience: Professional work experience which included assisting managers and/or operating officials in areas of a human resources program. Substitutions Allowed: The following may be substituted for education: General professional work experience or education credits can be substituted for up to two (2) years of the bachel A.Full time progressively responsible professional, technical, or substantive work experience demonstrating the scope, level, and quality of work comparable to a B.Successful completion of semester credits in a curriculum leading to a degree or diploma at an accredited community college, trades school, college, or university (15 semester credits = 6 months). Specialized professional work experience in public administration, business administration, political science, psychology, human resources, or a related field or education credits in public administration, business administration, political science, psychology, human resources, or a related field can be substituted for degree such as: PART II PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST I & II 2 2.001 2.002 A.Full time progressively responsible professional, technical, or substantive work experience demonstrating the scope, level, and quality of work comparable to a B.Successful completion of semester credits specific to public administration, business administration, political science, psychology, human resources, or a related field leading to a degree or diploma from an accredited community college, trades school, college, or university (15 semester credits = 6 months). science, psychology, human resources, or a related field may be substituted for the education requirement. The following may be substituted for experience: A.Successful completion of semester credits specific in public administration, business administration, political science, psychology, human resources, or a related field leading towards university, may be substituted up to one (1) year of the specialized work experience requirement (15 semester credits = 6 months). B. ration, political science, psychology, human resources, or a related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of the specialized work experience requirement. C. science, psychology, human resources, or a related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of the specialized work experience requirement. If a degree is used to substitute for the education requirement, it may not be used again towards the experience requirement. If work experience is used to substitute for education, it may not be used again to meet the experience requirement. If the applicant holds more than one degree, transcripts must be provided, and a thorough review will be conducted by the human resources staff in order for more than one degree to be credited towards the minimum qualification requirements. Additional degrees can be considered if obtained independently through mutually exclusive classes from another degree being considered. Substitutions will be used to the advantage of the applicant. Quality of Experience: Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that PART II PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST I & II 3 2.001 2.002 they have the ability to perform the duties of the position for which they are being considered. License Requirement: Possession of the appropriate licenses or certificates as required of the position. Selective Certification: Specialized knowledge, skills and abilities may be required to perform the duties of some positions. For such positions, Selective Certification Requirements may be established, and certification may be restricted to eligibles who possess the pertinent experience and/or training required to perform the duties of the position. Agencies requesting Selective Certification must show the connection between the kind of training and/or experience on which they wish to base selective certification and the duties of the position to be filled. Tests: Applicants may be required to qualify on an appropriate examination. Health and Physical Condition Requirements: Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Physical Effort Grouping: Light This is an amendment to the specification for the class PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST I &II, which was approved on May 1, 1972, amended on November 14, 2013, and is to be substituted for that specification. Approved:October 17, 2022 (date)ANNETTE L. ANDERSON Director of Human Resources