Position Description Final Filing Deadline: Sunday, September 8, 2024
Exam #: 24/14B21/08JL Associate Personnel Analyst $7,201 - $9,835 Monthly
Personnel Analyst $6,263 - $8,553 Monthly
The County of Monterey is a diverse community set in a picturesque coastal location and offers tourists and residents alike the comfort of a moderate, Mediterranean climate, miles of beautiful beaches, spectacular mountain ranges, groves of red- woods, low-rolling foothills, and scenic valleys. Boasting such world-renowned attractions as the spectacular Big Sur Coast, Laguna Seca Raceway, 17-Mile Drive, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, the Steinbeck Center, the Monterey Jazz and Blues Festivals and Pebble Beach - possibly the world’s most famous golf course, it’s easy to see why over 450,000 residents choose to live here and an estimated four million visitors a year make the County of Monterey their destination of choice.
The County of Monterey currently has vacancies in the Human Resources Department and Health Department.
Human Resources Department The County of Monterey’s Human Resources Department fosters organizational excellence through collaborative partnerships with departments by supporting efforts to attract, develop, and retain a diverse and talented workforce with the goal of providing essential services to our community. The department is a key partner to leadership in the shaping of an inclusive culture which drives excellence and innovation.
The Human Resources Department currently has one (1) vacant Associate Personnel Analyst position in the Classification and Compensation Unit. This Unit provides and monitors a competitive and fair compensation system and maintains a standardized and equitable classification system which defines the scope and nature of job assignments, provides ongoing updates of classification specifications, identifies job expectations, and supports career development options which enable the County to employ and retain qualified employees.
Health Department The Health Department Administration Bureau provides operating Bureaus/Divisions with infrastructure and support services. These services include departmentwide administration, budget, and accounting oversight, human resources services, management information systems support, program evaluation and data analyses for health policy and program development and monitoring, management of public health accreditations processes, and facilities management.
The County of Monterey Health Department has generalist Personnel Analyst vacant positions.
This classification is part of a flexible series. Incumbents appointed at the lower level of the career series may be promoted up to the higher level of the career series subject to their meeting the employment standards for the higher class and a recommendation for their promotion by the appointing authority.
The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used Countywide to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.
Examples of Duties Personnel Analyst Depending on the assignment, the following are examples of the duties:
- Develops recruitment strategies and materials; develops, administers, analyzes and evaluates written, oral, and performance tests; develops standardized test procedures; reviews job applications and evaluates qualifications of applicants to determine appropriate criteria of candidates to be selected for interviewing; organizes screening, interviewing and performance appraisal boards; assists the department in developing appropriate selection interview criteria.
- Assesses departmental training needs and trains departmental staff on Human Resources practices, and organizational effectiveness; makes recommendations on employment issues and transactions; counsels employees concerning all areas of human resources.
- Consults with departments on employee relations and management issues and makes recommendations.
- Write correspondence, reports announcements, and advertisements on a wide variety of technical and professional material and correspondence.
- Works with departments to assess and improve organization structure for effectiveness; develops new classifications by analyzing relevant job functions, reporting relationships and job qualifications.
- Plans and conducts position classification studies to determine appropriate duties, responsibilities, classification and allocation of positions; writes and revises class specifications.
- Gathers, summarizes, and analyzes salary comparison data and makes recommendations; conducts studies of internal class relationships for compensation purposes.
- Administers departmental Equal Opportunity Program.
- Assists in developing and administering a wide variety of employee benefits and service programs.
- May participate in contract negotiations and assist in preparing employee relations reports and related documents.
Associate Personnel Analyst Depending on the assignment, the following are examples of the duties:
- Plans and conducts classification studies to determine appropriate duties, responsibilities, classification, and allocation of positions; writes and revises class specifications as necessary.
- Gathers, summarizes, and analyzes salary comparison data and makes recommendations; conducts studies of internal class relationships for compensation purposes.
- Works with departments to assess and improve organizational structure for effectiveness; develops new classifications by analyzing relevant job functions, reporting relationships and job qualifications.
- Writes correspondence, reports, announcements, advertisements and a wide variety of technical and professional materials and correspondence.
To view the complete classification description, please visit the County of Monterey website or click on the following links: Personnel Analyst | Associate Personnel Analyst
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
Personnel Analyst Working Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of public personnel administration to include effective and current trends in recruitment, examination and selection, workers compensation, leave management, and classification and pay.
- Functional responsibilities of a human resources department.
- Research methods, data collection and report writing.
- Basic exam development and validity criteria .
- Specific subject matter program areas and practices within an area of specialization such as recruitment and examination, classification and compensation, employee relations, and equal employment opportunity.
- Federal, State and local legislation pertaining to equal employment programs.
Associate Personnel Analyst Thorough Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of personnel administration to include effective recruitment and examination, selection, classification and compensation.
- Functional responsibilities of a human resources department.
Working Knowledge of:
- Organizational development.
- Research methods, data collection and report writing.
Personnel Analyst Skill and Ability to:
- Operate a personal computer in a Windows environment.
- Analyze data and statistical issues; draw sound conclusions and make effective recommendations.
- Plan and conduct recruitment; develop and administer content valid examinations.
- Analyze classifications, job analysis, organizational restructuring, and compensation to make logical recommendations based on research and comparative data.
- Analyze problems, consider options and formulate strategies to arrive at logical conclusions; explain and support effective recommendations.
- Provide excellent and courteous customer service and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Develop and produce clear, concise and descriptive written and oral reports, correspondence, and other communicative materials.
- Manage a variety of simultaneous work projects to meet established timetables and commitments.
- Understand, interpret, explain and apply federal, State, and local legislation regarding equal employment opportunity and County Human Resources policies and procedures.
Associate Personnel Analyst Skill and Ability to:
- Operate a personal computer in a Windows environment.
- Analyze data and situational issues; draw sound conclusions and make effective recommendations.
- Analyze classifications, job analysis, organizational restructuring, and compensation to make logical recommendations based on research and comparative data.
- Independently analyze problems, consider options, and formulate strategies to arrive at logical conclusions; explain and support effective recommendations.
- Independently initiate communications, action or response to a variety of work events and follow through to conclusion or resolution.
- Provide excellent and courteous customer service and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Express ideas and facts to individuals or groups effectively; make clear and convincing oral presentations; and facilitate open exchange of ideas.
- Develop and produce clear, concise and descriptive written and oral reports, correspondence, and other communicative materials.
- Manage a variety of simultaneous work projects to meet established timetables and commitment.
Examples of Experience/Education/TrainingAny combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:
Personnel AnalystEducation :
Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources, Public or Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or a closely related field.
AND Experience:
Two years of experience performing Human Resources services including recruitment and examination, classification and pay and employee relations work.
Associate Personnel AnalystEducation:
Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources, Public or Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or a closely related field
AND Experience:
Two years of increasingly responsible experience performing professional human resources services including recruitment and examination, classification and compensation, employee relations and equal employment opportunity work.
Additional Information CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following:
- Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license or the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
- Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency.
- Some positions may require successful completion of a background check to include fingerprinting.
BENEFITS
The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the ZX Unit Benefit Summary Sheet . This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.
NOTES - As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions.
- Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9.
- If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.
Application and Selection Procedures Apply On-Line at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty
by Sunday, September 8, 2024, 11:59 PM (PST) OR Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting:
Jovany Luna, Supervising Personnel Analyst
Attn: Human Resources
168 West Alisal Street, Third Floor
Salinas, CA 93901
Phone: (831) 755-5395 or Email: LunaCorreaJ@countyofmonterey.gov
The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:
- A completed County of Monterey Employment Application
- Responses to the Supplemental Questions
Applicants who fail to provide all required materials by the final filing deadline will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONMonterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Jovany Luna, Supervising Personnel Analyst, at (831) 755-5395, or LunaCorreaJ@countyofmonterey.gov
http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-a-h/human-resources/human-resources/benefits/benefit-summary-sheet
Closing Date/Time: 9/8/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
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