Public Works HR Coordinator

Public Works HR Coordinator

Classification Title: Policy & Workforce Strategic Planning Coordinator, E18

Location: 22211 US Hwy. 19 N., Building 1, Clearwater, FL 33765

Performs responsible professional work coordinating implementation of departmental strategic workforce processes and programs; performs as a lead worker responsible for planning and coordinating other staff to implement departmental programs such as career development programs and performance management; leads professional level assignments, special projects, or; trains and coordinates with other staff in the development, implementation, and administration of departmental personnel programs, confers with the Director, Deputy Director, Workforce Relations, and HR, as well as assisting with the research or development of departmental policies and procedures; prepares reports and makes recommendations on important departmental personnel policies and programs.

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• 9-11 paid County holidays; 2 floating holidays and 2 personal days (pro-rated); annual leave (accrue 15 days in first year)
• Florida Retirement System : Employees contribute 3% and the county contributes 6.3% for regular status employees enrolled in the FRS Pension Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• See contribution breakdown on FRS
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Hybrid remote work
• Health, vision, prescription, dental, life insurance, and a flexible spending account (FSA) option. Click here for more benefits details

Essential Job Functions

• Prepares, coordinates, and delivers programs to support onboarding, workshops, training, education, and special workforce projects;
• Develops career development programs and implementing processes including the record keeping and maintenance of career paths, career ladders, job descriptions, and other similar functions;
• Assists managers in the coordination of the hiring process by acting as a liaison between the department, human resources, and workforce relations;
• Implements and administers departmental personnel processes, policies, rules, regulations, and practices;
• Review position requirements, descriptions, and classifications;
• Support and manage the department’s strategic plan and key performance indicators (KPIs);
• Researches, prepares, and coordinates establishment of new or revisions in departmental policies and procedures;
• Manages important and sensitive personnel programs, operations, and activities within the department;
• Participates in special studies, surveys, and the collection of information on operational and administrative challenges and prepares reports recommending solutions or courses of action;
• Represents management at meetings interacting with human resources and workforce relations officials and managers on position maintenance requests, position review requests, and to implement departmental personnel programs;
• Conducts trainings and workshops for employees and senior management related to departmental compliance, laws, and regulations;
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Position Specific Requirements

• Eight (8) years of highly technical and professional human resources or business management experience with two (2) years of direct experience in strategic project management with lead worker or supervisory training; or
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources management, public administration, or directly related field and four (4) years of highly technical and professional human resources or business management experience with two (2) years of direct experience in strategic project management with lead worker or supervisory training; or
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience
• Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, organizational assessment, employee relations, diversity, and performance management;
• Knowledge, understanding, and application of performance improvement processes, systems, and techniques such as Lean Six Sigma;
• Knowledge of public administration principles and practices;
• Knowledge of human resources programs, principles, and practices;
• Knowledge of office automation, data processing principles, and practices;
• Knowledge of statistical concepts and methods;
• Knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations applicable to County government;
• Ability to apply computer applications and software;
• Ability to analyze facts and to exercise sound judgment and to arrive at valid and appropriate conclusions;
• Ability to take the lead on key initiatives and advise senior management of progress and needs.
• Ability to use strong collaboration skills and ability to build relationships and work effectively with all levels within the organization
• Ability to prepare and deliver instruction and learning plus lead individuals and groups to meet desired objectives;
• Ability to prepare written reports;
• Ability to analyze and solve administrative problems and to render advice and assistance to managers, supervisors, and employees.

Physical/Mental Demands

The work is sedentary work which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

• Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Handling: Picking, holding, or otherwise working, primarily with the whole hand.
• Visual ability: Sufficient to effectively operate office equipment including copier, computer, etc.; and to read and write reports, correspondence, instructions, etc.
• Hearing ability: Sufficient to hold a conversation with other individuals both in person and over a telephone; and to hear recording on transcription device.
• Speaking ability: Sufficient to communicate effectively with other individuals in person and over a telephone.
• Mental acuity: Ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes.
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Repetitive motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.
• Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

This position has supplemental questions. If unable to complete all questions, you may save your answers as a draft during the application process and return at any time prior to the closing date. Please note that the application is complete upon final submission.