Senior Personnel Analyst Jobs

Position Description
Final Filing Deadline: May 21, 2023
Exam #: 23/14B32/05CC
There is currently a permanent/regular part-time Senior Personnel Analyst position available in the Auditor-Controller's Office. This position presents a unique opportunity for an experienced Human Resources Generalist.
Position Summary
Under direction, the Senior Personnel Analyst plans, coordinates, organizes and directs specialized and complex technical and analytical personnel work related to recruitment, examination, classification, and compensation program areas and related activities. This position performs the most difficult and complex technical, analytical and professional personnel work and may act as a project leader.
The Auditor-Controller is an elected official who provides the County of Monterey with financial leadership and expert advice on a wide range of fiscal matters and advocates financial integrity and accountability in all County business practices. The department consists of five divisions: Administration, Systems, General Accounting, Internal Audit, and Disbursements (Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Property Tax).
The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used County-wide to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.
Examples of Duties

• Plans, directs, and reviews the work of professional and related staff; assists in establishing objectives and maintaining performance standards; identifies need for, develops staff training plans, and conducts or provides for training of staff in procedural and technical aspects of their jobs in order to ensure the provision of consistent, effective, quality service to departments, employees and the public.
• Coordinates programs and projects, and works in conjunction with other personnel specialty areas, i.e. the Equal Opportunity Office, County Counsel and others as required. May participate in County Affirmative Action program, including investigation of discrimination complaints and preparation of responses to complaints filed with agencies such as DFEH, EEOC, etc.
• Assumes primary supervisory responsibility for complex programs and projects as assigned. Dependent upon assignment, acts as lead analyst on large-scale recruitments, test development, classification studies, and training development; prepares project plans, including dates, milestones, and list of resources needed.
• Acts as a technical resource to human resources staff Countywide; provides input into performance evaluations of subordinate staff.
• Represents the department and/or the County at public events, including meetings, conferences and job fairs.
• Provides generalist personnel services, including oversight of and the preparation of recruitment materials including sensitive or high profile managerial or executive positions, and application review and evaluation.
• Advises department heads, supervisors and employees in the interpretation and application of personnel rules, regulations, policies, practices and procedures; may investigate and analyze problems and complaints related to human resources practices to provide solutions and alternatives and prepares reports of findings; analyzes internal policies and procedures to determine and recommend changes and improvements; implements new and modified policies and procedures. Provides technical expertise on personnel management issues.
• Prepares or provides oversight of the preparation and evaluation of test development, i.e. oral, written and other types of examinations, including development of the most complex examinations involving highly technical subject matter, or issues such as historical adverse impact.
• May assist in the development and revision of personnel programs, policies, procedures, and rules.

To view the complete classification description, please visit the County of Monterey website: Senior Personnel Analyst
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
Thorough Knowledge Of

• Business English grammar and usage, punctuation, and spelling; and business letter format principles.
• Job analysis techniques, including requirements, employment practices, purpose, methods and applications.
• The principles, methods and techniques of test development, including types of exams, validation methods, item construction, and related issues such as adverse impact.
• Research, methods, data collection and sampling techniques, and basic statistical analysis.
• Salary survey procedures, methods and administration, including modern methods of setting salaries and other compensation.
• The principles and practices of personnel management/administration and related program areas, including the development, preparation, implementation and administration of recruitment, examination, selection classification, compensation, wage and salary administration, organizational development, Equal Employment Opportunity, and Affirmative Action programs and processes.

Working Knowledge of:

• The principles and practices of public personnel management, including recommendations for hire, supervision, training, evaluation, counseling and discipline.
• The functional responsibilities of a human resources/personnel department.
• Federal, State and local laws, rules, regulations and ordinances pertaining to employment practices, Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action programs; with Public Sector human resource policies, rules, and practices knowledge being highly desirable.
• Principles and practices of project management, to include planning, organization, coordination, scheduling, and oversight of project progress.
• Principles, practices and current trends of employee and labor relations, grievance handling, and disciplinary action procedures; and the provisions and applications of the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act.

Some Knowledge of:

• The capabilities and applications of automated management information systems, including tracking and reporting data, record management systems, and communicating information.
• The principles and practices of public relations and marketing strategies and customer service.
• The principles and practices of policy development, and report writing.
• The principles, practices, and techniques of organization and management, including program planning, implementation, administration, and evaluation.

Skill and Ability to:

• Exercise objectivity, independent and sound judgment and initiative.
• Recognize, identify, and resolve conflict or problems of a sensitive or political nature; analyze situations, employ creativity in resolving problems; select alternatives, communicate and project consequences of proposed actions; negotiate mutually satisfactory solutions to problems.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others, including County officials, department heads, managers, employees, employee organizations/representatives, other public agencies, and the public. Provide excellent/courteous customer service.
• Plan, initiate, and coordinate action for implementation of effective recommendations in support of departmental objectives and goals regarding policies, procedures, organization, operations, programs and other Human Resources program areas.
• Collect, research, analyze, evaluate and interpret a variety of complex, narrative, and statistical data, information, issues and/or problems, in order to make sound judgments, logical decisions, defensible recommendations, or to prepare reports on a variety of administrative, fiscal and management activities and issues and administrative studies. Plan, organize and coordinate research and statistical work performed by staff.
• Understand, interpret, explain and apply appropriate provisions of applicable local, State and Federal Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, memoranda of understanding, operating procedures/processes, and technical concepts.
• Organize, prioritize, delegate, and coordinate work; work independently; manage and balance multiple, competing and changing priorities. Produce accurate information in short timeframes as directed.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Use a personal computer and standard/general business software; learn and use specialized computer applications. Input, store, access and analyze data. Develop, implement and maintain various databases and other record management systems.
• Plan, organize, supervise, and review the work of subordinate staff. Train, counsel and advise subordinate staff.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and written, in order to prepare administrative, technical, and statistical reports concerning various program areas, services, and projects; to make effective and persuasive oral presentations; to present recommendations and conclusions; to promote or gain concurrence and the cooperation of others through discussion and persuasion; and to make presentations before groups with varying levels of technical knowledge.
• Some positions may be required to investigate, mediate, and resolve employee complaints, disciplinary issues, and grievances.
• Coordinate departmental activities with other departments and agencies. Attend or serve as management liaison at meetings, training events, functions, and conferences; represent the department with tact and diplomacy.

Examples of Experience/Education/Training
Experience
Any combination of experience, education and/or training 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:
Two (2) years of progressively responsible working level personnel work, which has included experience in the areas of recruitment and classification, comparable to the classification of Associate Personnel Analyst with the County of Monterey.
AND
Education
Completion of all course work leading to a Bachelor's degree in Personnel Administration, Public or Business Administration, Industrial Relations or a closely related field.
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; travel out of County to attend meetings.
• 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 Unit ZX 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.
Covid-19
On July 30, 2021 the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors took action to mandate COVID-19 vaccination for all employees to include new hires. The vaccination requirement is in accordance with Section 25 of the County of Monterey Emergency Response Manual and COVID-19 Prevention Program Link . Applicants who accept employment with the County of Monterey, will be required to be fully vaccinated. However, individuals may request medical or religious exemptions and will be required to complete the appropriate request and certification forms for review and approval no later than their start date. Medical / Religion .
Notes

• 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.
• 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.
• 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 Friday, May 25, 2023
or
Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting:
Human Resources Department
Attn: Channelle Ceralde, Senior Personnel Analyst
168 West Alisal Street - Third Floor
Salinas, CA 93901
Phone: (831) 755-5162 Email: [email protected]
A Complete Application Package Will Include
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 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 ACCOMMODATION
Monterey 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 Channelle Ceralde, Senior Personnel Analyst (831) 755-5162 or by email: [email protected]
Closing Date/Time: 5/21/2023 11:59 PM Pacific