The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST / TRAINEE to fill a vacancy with the Safety Division in the Human Resources Department. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification in this and other program areas of the Human Resources department for up to six (6) months.
The Safety Division is responsible for coordinating and facilitating the City’s safety activities as it applies to regulatory compliance, and providing centralized training services to ensure employees are properly trained in compliance with applicable California Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or Cal OSHA, regulations. In addition, from maintenance to training, the City is constantly attempting to develop solutions to ensure compliance with all State and Federal regulations, as well as industry best practices and standards.
The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills as well as the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Prior experience working in a Human Resources Department assisting and coordinating safety programs; proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications (Word and Excel); and excellent customer service skills are a must.
Human Resources Specialist in the Safety Division, under general supervision, performs technical, administrative, coordination and some analytical functions in support of the occupational health and safety programs, safety-related training; and do related work as required.
This is the entry level para-professional class in the human resources series. Positions in this class are assigned to one or more human resources program areas and are expected to complete assignments with substantial independence.
The salary range is as follows:
Human Resources Specialist $40,848.00 - $68,724.00 per year ($19.64 - $33.04 per hour)
Human Resources Specialist Trainee $34,068.00 - $37,560.00 per year ($16.38 - $18.06 per hour)
An appointment made to the trainee classification will be for a limited period of time. Incumbents will serve in a training capacity and learn to perform the duties as defined in the regular Human Resources Specialist job classification. Advancement to the higher classification requires (1) additional experience, (2) additional education, and (3) department certification that the trainee meets all requirements for and is performing the full range of duties of the higher classification.
Recruitment Guidelines:
Education:
Equivalent to an Associate of Arts degree from an accredited college in business/public administration, human resources, social or behavioral sciences, psychology, or a closely related field. Additional professional experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Experience:
Two (2) years of advanced administrative support experience, preferable in human resource functions. Up to one year of additional education may substitute for one year of the required experience.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire
The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.
It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.
Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, medical/physical examination, drug and alcohol test.
NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.
Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:
- An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/.
- An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.
All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.