Departmental Human Resources Officer Trainee

County of Alameda•Oakland, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under close supervision, to learn to perform professional, human resources management work in a County department or agency assisting, developing and maintaining a program of human resources management and administration including, recruitment/staffing, workforce planning, training and development, examination development and administration, employee selection, position classification, performance evaluations, affirmative action, disciplinary and grievance procedures and employee relations; and to perform other related duties. The County encompasses 14 cities including Alameda, Albany, Berkeley, Dublin, Emeryville, Fremont, Hayward, Livermore, Newark, Oakland, Piedmont, Pleasanton, San Leandro, and Union City as well as six unincorporated communities and rural areas that span a total of 738 square miles. Alameda County employs approximately 9,000 employees working in 21 different agencies and departments and has an annual budget of over $3 billion. As a major urban County, Alameda delivers a full spectrum of services, including general government and internal services, health care, social services, public works, criminal justice, and other public safety services for its community. The County celebrates the rich diversity of its workforce, which in large measure, reflects the cultural and ethnic diversity of the community it serves. The County’s mission is to enrich the lives of its residents through visionary policies and accessible, responsive, and effective services. Its vision is to be recognized as one of the best counties in which to live, work, and do business.

Requirements

Equivalent of two years of full-time experience as a Human Resources Technician or in an equivalent or higher classification performing human resources related activities in the Alameda County classified service.
Possession of a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field from an accredited college or university.
Equivalent of one year full time professional level human resources management experience involving compensation analysis, workforce planning, training and development, recruitment/staffing, employee relations, requiring the use of the knowledge and skills described in this specification.
Knowledge of Recruitment & Staffing, Public human resources administration including job analysis and position classification, conducting audits, wage and salary administration, recruitment and personnel selection, employer-employee relations, and training.
Knowledge of Federal, State and local laws, rules and guidelines relating to the hiring process and other areas of human resources-related activities.
Knowledge of Internal workforce assessment techniques & employment policies, practices, & procedures.
Knowledge of Successful recruiting strategies to attract high caliber diversity candidates.
Knowledge of Employee & Labor Relations, labor relations laws, practices, and trends.
Knowledge of Progressive discipline.
Knowledge of Grievance resolution.
Knowledge of Consultative & coaching skills with managers.
Knowledge of Investigative and interview techniques.
Knowledge of Health & Safety, Federal, State and Local workplace health, safety, security & privacy laws & regulations.
Knowledge of Enforcing procedures of workplace safety, health & security.
Knowledge of Awareness of potential violent behavior and workplace violence conditions.
Knowledge of Administrative, Computer applications and hardware and software related to the work.
Knowledge of Office administrative practices and procedures, including records management and the operation of standard office equipment.
Ability to demonstrate commitment to the county’s mission, credo, and goals.
Ability to be visionary, strategic, and innovative, working with change.
Ability to collaborate with other agencies and departments to meet overall countywide needs while leveraging financial and other resources.
Ability to use business acumen to build a strong organization that delivers results.
Ability to use interpersonal skills to communicate effectively.
Ability to promote personal and professional growth for self and others.
Ability to provide the highest level of service delivery to diverse customers.
Ability to work effectively as a member and leader of diverse teams.
Ability to plan and organize workload.
Ability to demonstrate interpersonal sensitivity.
Ability to be flexible.
Ability to create HR policies, programs, and services with Diversity imbedded.
Ability to create employee programs that will demonstrate to the community the organization’s commitment to Diversity.

Nice To Haves

Completion of the Alameda County Management Academy “Management and Supervision Certificate Program” may substitute for six (6) months of the required qualifying experience.
Two additional years of experience may be substituted for the degree.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing and maintaining a program of human resources management and administration.
Recruitment/staffing
Workforce planning
Training and development
Examination development and administration
Employee selection
Position classification
Performance evaluations
Affirmative action
Disciplinary and grievance procedures
Employee relations

Benefits

Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
Vision or Vision Reimbursement
Basic Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
County Allowance Credit
Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Long-Term Care, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)
12 paid holidays
Floating Holidays
Vacation and sick leave accrual
Vacation purchase program
Management Paid Leave
Catastrophic Sick Leave
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits Program
Guaranteed Ride Home
Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
Child Care Resources
1 st United Services Credit Union