What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Analyst position at East Bay Regional Park District?
CURRENT OPENING ON RECRUITMENT TEAM
Are you a professional in the field of Human Resources with experience in recruitment and classification? Are you a self-starter who excels at working with others to provide strategic human resource programs? And are you excited to help contribute to a great and growing team? If so, the East Bay Regional Parks District would welcome your application to be the next Human Resources Analyst.
ABOUT US:
The East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) is a full-service governmental agency stewarding a metropolitan system of public open space parklands and trails in Alameda and Contra Costa counties east of the San Francisco Bay. EBRPD spans across 125,000 acres in 73 regional parks, including over 1,250 miles of trails that are enjoyed by over 25 million visitors and the community per year. The Park District acquires, manages, and preserves natural and cultural resources for everyone to enjoy now and forever to experience nature nearby.
OUR MISSION:
EBRPD preserves a rich heritage of natural and cultural resources and provides open space, parks, trails, safe and healthful recreation and environmental education. An environmental ethic guides the District in all of its activities.
OUR VALUES:
• Respect – We honor the land we steward, each other, and the park visitors we serve.
• Resilience – We creatively adapt to change. We address challenges with empathy, perspective, and determination.
• Relationships – Our greatest strength lies in the trust, accountability, and teamwork we cultivate with our colleagues, partners, and the public we serve.
• Responsiveness – We communicate openly, honestly, and reliably.
• Transparency – We hold the public's trust through meaningful stakeholder engagement and access to timely and reliable information on decisions and performance.
WHY WORK FOR EBRPD?
• Working with a purpose for a better world today and for future generations through the preservation of open space, public access to the outdoors, and a commitment to the conservation of the natural world found east of the San Francisco Bay across 33 cities in Alameda and Contra Costa counties.
• A community of colleagues who are passionate about public service and the East Bay Regional Park District, the communities it serves, and its mission.
• Excellent benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending, and pension benefits through California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).Click here for details regarding additional benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development.
• Free on-site parking.
• Free parking permit for EBRPD parks (for up to 2 privately owned vehicles)
• Employee discounts for certain EBRPD park amenities (reservations, daily fishing permit, public boat launch).
THE OPPORTUNITY:
Ideal Candidate:
- A deadline-driven and team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
- Has a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
- Has experience with recruitment functions, preferably in a public agency.
- Has the ability to thrive in ambiguity, adapt to changes in the external environment and organization, and can be flexible in their approach.
- Understands the importance of communication and promotes policies that enhance trust and transparent government.
- Be able to develop innovative and effective solutions to administrative and operational challenges.
- Have strong communication skills and a commitment to customer service builds trust, inspires and motivates others by example, promotes teamwork, and unites the team with a shared sense of purpose.
- Prior public sector experience is a plus.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:
This position reports to the Recruitment and Classification Manager. The Human Resources Analyst is the entry-level class of the analyst series, focusing on learning the Park District's and the Human Resources Department's policies and procedures. Initially under close supervision, perform the more routine duties of assigned human resources programs. As knowledge of policies and procedures increase, greater independence is exercised. Positions are characterized by the presence of clear guidelines from which to make decisions and the availability of supervision in non-routine circumstances.
- Develops, coordinates and administers recruitment, examination and selection activities for a wide variety of classifications
- Determines appropriate recruitment strategies
- Advertises vacancies
- Screens applications for eligibility
- Develops, administers and evaluates written and performance tests
- Arranges and conducts examination interview boards
- Performs all necessary job analysis tasks related to the preparation of official job descriptions and determination of proper classifications
- Prepares job descriptions
- Participates in periodic wage and salary surveys to validate and/or update the pay compensation system
- May facilitate and present in-house training workshops as assigned
- Conducts, individually or as a team member, special studies or projects related to human resource issues including studies or projects that are either short in duration and narrow in scope or with broad scope and requiring significant work effort
- May serve on internal committees, working groups and/or ad hoc task forces; and performs related duties as assigned.
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in human resources, industrial relations, business administration, public administration, or a related field,
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Experience: One (1) year of experience in human resources administration in one or more of the following areas: recruitment, examination, election, employee and labor relations, training or instructional design, benefits, human resources information systems (HRIS) or classification and compensation, preferably in a public agency.
License: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License is a condition of initial and continued employment in this classification.
The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.Knowledge of:
- Current professional practices and principles of human resource administration
- Job characteristics, position classification and compensation, and recruitment practices related to typical public sector positions
- Collective bargaining, labor, anti-discrimination and employment law and regulations
- Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Ability to:
- Possess well developed verbal and written communication skills
- Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Work well in a team
- Prioritize work and manage multiple projects
- Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work at all levels, including a culturally diverse general public, with a focus on quality service to internal staff and external customers.
- In addition to the regular work schedule, this position may require availability to work evenings and/or weekends.
- Must pass the Park District's Level 1 background check.
- This position is designated as a Mandated Reporter under the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA). Mandated reporters are individuals who are obligated by law to report suspected cases of child abuse and neglect. As such, you will be required to sign an acknowledgment of having received the District’s policy and your responsibilities.
Application materials for this position consist of two (2) required parts:
1. East Bay Regional Park District application submitted online and
2. Completion of the supplemental questions.
Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least an hour to submit your application if you are a new user on the system. APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY. Our online application system is provided by NeoGov. If you have problems while applying online, please contact the Help Desk toll-free at (855) 524-5627.
Management Designation: This position is in the Management group and is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (i.e. is not eligible for overtime); in addition to the regular work schedule, this position may require availability to work evenings and/or weekends. The probationary period for this position is one year.
Notification: All applicants will be notified of the disposition of their application via email, generally within two weeks after the closing date. You may also sign into your GovernmentJobs.com account to view your current application status and notifications.
Selection Process: The application materials for all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed by a screening panel to select the best qualified for testing or oral examination/interview. The District reserves the right to set up a written test, performance test, and/or other assessment procedures before or after the interview process. Possession of minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview or invitation to test. Pursuant to the Federal Immigration and Reform Act of 1986, all applicants who are hired will be required to provide proof of identity and appropriate work authorization documents prior to commencement of employment.
Special Testing Arrangements: If you require special arrangements due to a verified disability or medical condition, please contact the Human Resources Department at (510) 544-2154.
Salary : $106,517 - $142,730
