HR Technician II - Court Services - Western Region

Description Of Work

This position is located in Asheville (Buncombe County), NC.

Job duties for this position require driving a state vehicle. A valid driver’s license must be obtained by date of hire .

This position acts as the primary point of contact for addressing personnel matters in the Court Services area offices. This position needs strong communication skills and ability to explain critical programs and policies (eg. Annual Open Enrollment, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Worker's Compensation, Short Term Disability, Extended and Long-Term Disability, Family Medical Leave (FML), Voluntary Shared Leave, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Educational Assistance and others). This position will also benefit from a working knowledge of policies relating to grievances, disciplinary actions, etc.

Job Duties:

• Assists with screening hiring packets, scheduling interviews, completing reference checks, mailing pre-employment information to selected candidates, completing final hiring paperwork and coordinating start dates and notifying appropriate personnel of such.
• Responsible for creating, organizing, and maintaining all all personnel records for Integrated HR-Payroll System. (This includes maintaining position history files on all permanent positions according to DPS policy. )
• Serves as the time administrator for the unit.
• Position may be called on to conduct in-house training on the HR payroll system, New Employee Orientation, Benefits and other training as needed.
• Position will have an opportunity to perform financial, accounting or payment processing/reimbursements at times when needed.
• Communicating clearly in written and oral form.
• Ability to travel to work locations in service area and across the state.
• Ability to adapt work processes/assignments to changes in policy/procedures
  
  

Work Schedule:

This is a full-time position. Work hours for this position are Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM.

We offer great Benefits!

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits , including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, and health insurance. To view an example of total compensation, please click here NC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator

About the Division of Juvenile Justice:

The Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention is committed to the reduction and prevention of juvenile delinquency by effectively intervening, educating and treating youth in order to strengthen families and increase public safety. If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of North Carolina's youth, we welcome you to be part of the team. To learn more about Juvenile Justice, please go to this LINK .

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities / Competencies

DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Supplemental Questions are also a required part of the application: answers must reference education or work experience listed on the application.A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant’s potential to qualify for the position, as well as the highest possible salary. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. State Government Application Resources | NC Office of Human Resources

[Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitution for a complete application.]

To qualify for this position, applicants must demonstrate ALL of the following KSAs:

• Experience planning and organizing workload to accomplish tasks
• Experience using computer technology to produce needed forms, reports, and presentations
• Experience analyzing employment data and take action/make recommendations
• Experience working in high-volume work environments while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines
  
  

Management Preference: These skills are not required but managers may choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.

• Knowledge of Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention employment standards and procedures
• Knowledge of OSHR policies related to employment
• Knowledge of Criminal Justice Standards requirements for Certified Job Classes
  
  

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

For more information about the about clarifying the E&E and/or requesting a transcript, click here.

Associate’s degree, typically in Human Resources or relevant field from an appropriately accredited institution and 1 year of experience required;

or

2 years of progressive experience in Human Resources; or equivalent combination or education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we are committed to full inclusion of qualified applicants and will review requests for reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions during the hiring process or while on the job.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

For applicants with student loans, becoming a state employee may include eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.

Transcripts

• Degrees and transcripts must be received from appropriately accredited college or university.
• Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education.
• International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification: https://www.naces.org/members .
  
  

Military Experience

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge - Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference:
• A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS).
• A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and were discharged under honorable conditions, must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
  
  

The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. Please log in to your Government Jobs account and click "Application Status." If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the hiring manager. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.

For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Ariana Garcia at ariana.garcia@ncdps.gov .

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