Reference #: 4654460
THE POSITION
The Department of Corrections, Human Resource (HR) office is seeking a Field Human Resource Officer 3 to lead a team that manages HR activities for 2 State Correctional Institutions. This position gives you the opportunity to utilize your technical HR experience to maximize resources and create efficiencies in service delivery provided to leadership and employees at each facility. Unlock the next chapter of your career with us!DESCRIPTION OF WORKAs a Field Human Resource Officer (FHRO) 3, you will be tasked with managing all human resource activities for the State Correctional Institution at Laurel Highlands and the State Correctional Institution at Somerset. You will be responsible for directing and guiding field personnel and management at each institution with the interpretation and application of HR policies and various collective bargaining agreements language. Work includes activities related to employee relations, recruitment and placement, equal employment opportunity, absence and attendance, and workers compensation programs. You will have the opportunity to serve as a point of contact for employees, executive staff, and other HR staff with questions concerning all facets of HR. Effective communication is essential in this position as you will be required to maintain and establish working relationships with management to ensure efficient operations at both institutions.Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 2 days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Somerset.
Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
One year of experience as a Human Resource Analyst 3, a Field Human Resource Officer 2, or a Human Resource Director 1; or
Four years of professional human resource experience which included one year of supervisory experience, and a bachelor's degree; or
An equivalent combination of experience and training.Other Requirements:
You must meet the PA residency requirement . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.Legal Requirements:
You must pass a background investigation.How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment t many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at [email protected] Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.EXAMINATION INFORMATIONCompleting the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
You must provide complete and accurate information or:
your score may be lower than deserved.
you may be disqualified.
You may only apply/test once for this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.