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FIELD HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER 1

DEFINITION: This is managerial human resource work in directing the human resource program at a small Commonwealth field site such as a county assistance office, veterans' center, or correctional facility.

An employee in this class directs a human resource program encompassing the full range of human resource programs in a facility with a complement under 250 salaried positions. Work at this level is characterized by limited classification authority and labor relations activity and may take place in a work environment with twenty-four hour operations. Positions directing a program without twenty-four hour operations can exceed the complement criteria of 250. Supervision is exercised over a small staff of professional, para-professional, and/or clerical positions. Supervision is received from an administrative superior through a review of work in progress and upon completion for results obtained.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: Directs the human resource program at a small Commonwealth field site such as a county assistance office, veterans' center, or correctional facility.

Directs a human resource program encompassing the full range of human resource programs in a facility with a complement under 250 salaried positions. Positions directing a program without twenty-four hour operations can exceed the complement criteria of 250.

Supervises a small staff of professional, para-professional and/or clerical employees.

Implements Commonwealth and departmental human resource policies at the field site.

Conducts or directs the conduct of position classification reviews and recommends proper classification to the agency's central human resource office. Limited classification authority may be delegated to the field sites by the agency's central human resource office.

Advises supervisors and managers on matters involving employee discipline and seeks central office guidance on severe forms of discipline.

Provides technical assistance to supervisors and managers on the administration of collective bargaining agreements and seeks central office guidance on the more difficult contract interpretation issues.

Employees in this class may participate in the performance of their subordinates work consistent with operational or organizational requirements.

Performs other related duties.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of the basic principles and practices of position classification in the public service.

Knowledge of the basic principles, methods, and techniques of public human resource administration.

Knowledge of the principles of employee relations.

Knowledge of the policies and practices of employee selection, development, and equal employment opportunity.

Knowledge of employee benefit administration.

Knowledge of the principles of employee training and development.

Ability to understand and apply the Commonwealth's Human Resource and Payroll System.

Ability to understand and apply the Commonwealth's Civil Service and Non-Civil Service rules, policies, and procedures.

Ability to apply the above referenced knowledges in the administration of the agency's human resource program.

Ability to supervise the performance of professional, para-professional, and/or clerical employees.

Ability to read, interpret, and apply human resource provisions as stated in rules, regulations, contracts, and other controlling procedures.

Ability to read, write, and communicate orally in English.

Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, supervisors, managers, representatives of employee organizations, and the general public.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: One year of experience as a Human Resource Analyst 1;

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Two years of professional or technical human resource experience, and a bachelor's degree;

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An equivalent combination of experience and training.