RECRUITER (DER)

SMART•Detroit, MI

11d

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Recruiter (DER) performs a variety of administrative and technical duties related to the recruitment and hiring of employees. Administers the Authority’s drug and alcohol testing program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or a related field.
Three years experience in Human Resources, preferred.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for minimum requirements.
Knowledge of FTA drug and alcohol program testing procedures.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient in the use of Windows-based MS Word and MS Excel applications.

Responsibilities

Assists in the recruitment, interviewing and selection of coach operators.
Conducts interviews, assists in selection of personnel and extends job offers.
Administers pre-employment examinations.
Prepares internal job postings and distributes electronically Authority-wide. Accepts, logs and tracks internal job posting bids and requisitions.
Represents SMART at job fairs and career day events.
Responds to employers and applicants regarding general employment questions.
Provides assistance as needed during Fixed Route and Connector Operator training classes.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Administers the Authority’s drug and alcohol testing program. Serves as the designated employer representative (DER).
Coordinates the random selection process with managers and supervisors of selected employees.
Reviews the results of all tests. Communicates results as needed and updates database.
Tracks post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol tests and gathers information from investigating supervisors as appropriate.
Coordinates and tracks return-to-duty and follow-up testing of employees that violate the drug testing program.
Consults with Medical Review Officer (MRO) regarding drug and alcohol test results.
Maintains drug and alcohol testing records in compliance with FTA requirements.
Completes employment verifications regarding drug and alcohol testing history for current and former safety-sensitive employees.
Ensures drug testing of employees when transferring from a non safety-sensitive to a safety-sensitive position.
Prepares annual MIS report for submission to FTA.