Personnel Specialist

Salary

$47,003.00 - $69,959.01 Annually

Location

City Hall - Administration 776 NE 125 St North Miami, FL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2013 -00677

Department

Personnel Administration

Opening Date

10/25/2024

Closing Date

11/26/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Description

Performs professional and technical personnel duties in the City's personnel program. Performs related work as required.

This is responsible staff work assisting the Personnel Administration Manager in the performance of a variety of personnel duties. The incumbent works under the general direction of the Personnel Administration Manager giving assistance in the areas of advertising, recruitment, testing, selection, research, records, statistical analysis, classification audits, salary and benefits surveys, position control, and Affirmative Action Programs.

Essential Job Functions

Assists in planning and preparing personnel and civil service activities by conducting studies and making recommendations;
Assists in the administration of position classification and pay plan and fringe benefits data;
Conducts and responds to wage and salary surveys;
Tracks position vacancies and ensures positions are budgeted prior to filling;
Studies and analyzes requirements of jobs;
Prepares and revises job specifications;
Ensures proper hiring procedures are followed as provided by the City’s Civil Service Rules and other governing documents
Prepares and supervises distribution of examination announcements;
Writes employment/recruitment ads;
Reviews applications for employment checking for adherence to minimum training and experience qualifications
Prepares examinations for specific job classifications based on an outline approved by the Personnel Manager;
Coordinates, facilitates and scores employment exams and interviews as well as prepares employment eligibility lists;
Makes recommendations for hiring;
Responds to inquiries and correspondence regarding recruitment, selection and related inquiries;
Attends recruitment fairs;
Processes pre-employment applicant backgrounds, medical exams, employment verification and reference checks;
Ensures all pre-employment forms are completed.
May be required to work nights and/or weekends.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Human Resources Management, or a related field, plus one to two years of experience in related personnel work

Associate’s degree or 60 college credit hours in Public Administration, Business Administration, Human Resources Management or a related field, plus three to four years of experience in personnel related work

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid Florida driver's license.

Skills

Good knowledge of personnel administration, including some knowledge of accepted methods and practices of recruitment, selection, testing, training, and benefits programs;
Knowledge of research techniques and the sources available of current information;
Ability to analyze personnel administration problems and to recommend appropriate courses of action;
Ability to deal effectively, using tact and courtesy, with other employees, department heads, City officials, job applicants and the general public;
Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions;
Ability to work with confidential data and maintain such confidentiality;
Ability to deal with sensitive issues;
Ability to learn and stay current on trends and practices in human resources, as required by assignment;
Ability to interpret and explain personnel policies, administrative regulations, Civil Service Rules, federal and state laws;
Ability to design and install procedures and forms;
Ability to make proper decisions independently in the absence of the Personnel Manager and/or Personnel Administrator;
Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, orally and in writing;
Ability to operate a computer; Ability to drive a car.
Thorough knowledge of office terminology, procedures, equipment, business arithmetic, and English;

Agency

City of North Miami

Address

776 NE 125 Street

North Miami, Florida, 33161

Phone

305.895.9863

Website

http://www.northmiamifl.gov

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