Reference #: 4457198
THE POSITION
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity for career advancement within the fast-paced world of Human Resources? The Department of Environmental Protection is looking for a highly motivated and organized Human Resource Analyst 3 to join the Employee Relations and Workforce Support Division. If you have experience with labor relations and would enjoy working in a supportive team atmosphere, we want to talk to you!DESCRIPTION OF WORKThe primary function of the Human Resource Analyst 3 is to provide technical advice and services to ensure that management's position is effectively represented in the collective bargaining process and that managers and supervisors understand and adhere to labor contracts and related aspects of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Master Agreement, Civil Service Reform Act, and Personnel Rules. You will participate in contract negotiations, present proposal recommendations and analyses to department senior and executive management and assess contract proposals for department impact and offer counter proposals when appropriate. You will also investigate discipline and contract interpretation grievances within the Accelerated Grievance Procedure (AGP) through interviews and meetings and represent management at first step, second step Joint Area Committee, and third step State Committee for AGP grievances.
Within this role, you will also be involved in adverse action administration and advise managers and supervisors of the concepts to apply when determining appropriate levels of discipline. You will assist in the development of performance standards and in the review of Agency Annual Performance Evaluation Reports. Excellent interpersonal skills and a teamwork mentality is essential in this position in order to provide support and develop and maintain effective working relationships with department managers and supervisors, union representatives, and various officials.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 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days a week and report to the office 2 days a 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 Harrisburg.
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 as a Human Resource Analyst 2 in the area of the parenthetical; or
One year as a Field Human Resource Officer 1, and one year of professional experience in the area of the parenthetical; or
Two years of experience in the performance of professional human resource work, including one year of professional experience in the area of the parenthetical; 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.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 will eliminate you from consideration for this position.Veterans:Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to 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 ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.Telecommunications 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.
