PERSONNEL OFFICER 2

Announcement Number: 47512 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 05/23/2024 Recruiter:
JENNIFER KAUBLE
Phone: (775)684-0128
Email: jenniferkauble@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied

** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
The Position

Classes in this series serve as line department personnel function officers. Incumbents in this series plan, organize and administer a comprehensive personnel services program including employee relations, selection, classification coordination, position control, evaluation, training, payroll and other related areas. Personnel Officers supervise the work of other personnel staff.

Incumbents function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action. The Department of Public Safety is looking for a Human Resources Officer 2. This position will work closely with and report to the HR Manager and will be part of the leadership team for the Northern and Southern HR offices. The ideal candidate understands HR practices, is well-organized, professional, diplomatic, and approachable; has supervisory experience; analytical skills necessary to assess situations and identify potential solutions; strong verbal and written communication skills; and the ability to problem-solve and handle complex HR matters with confidence and confidentiality.

The incumbent will be responsible for providing supervision and directing work activities of professional and/or technical staff delivering comprehensive HR services; have a key role in employee and management relations, disciplinary issues, grievances, mediation, and development and presentation of HR training, based on the needs of the agency; preparing and presenting information on various HR topics; assisting the HR Manager by contributing to the continuous improvement of the Department's HR practices; providing consultation services on issues related to performance management; interpreting and applying state and federal laws, rules, and regulations, as well as policies and procedures; and assisting with employee grievances at all steps by conducting thorough reviews and discussions with grievant and senior management, identifying and discussing ways to resolve grievances, participating in resolution meetings, and assisting with the preparation of grievance responses. The incumbent also assists with the discrimination complaint process, including providing guidance to employees, sending notifications to affected employees, reviewing and discussing investigative findings with the assigned Deputy Attorney General and interacting with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Nevada Equal rights Commission, and the State EEO Unit. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-7_0/

To Qualify:

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Graduation from an accredited four year college or university in personnel management, business, public administration or related area and four years of progressively responsible professional personnel management experience, including one year of personnel program management experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Special Requirements A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. A valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to: Division of Human Resource Management
Northern Nevada
515 East Musser Street,
First Floor
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204

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