Personnel Analyst - Trainee

Suffolk AME; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Suffolk County is seeking an entry-level Personnel Analyst Trainee to learn public personnel administration under direct supervision. Probation is one year with a supervised in-service training program. After one year as a permanent employee, you attain permanent competitive status as a Personnel Analyst.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and a valid New York license to operate a vehicle. Salary starts at $49,642 with benefits including health insurance, vacation, sick leave, and thirteen

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State.
• Requires attachment of college transcript with name, college, and graduation date.
• Necessary Special Requirement: valid NYS motor vehicle license.

Responsibilities

• Reviews applications to determine eligibility for appointments, examinations and tuition reimbursements.
• Assists in writing routine questions for examinations and performs item analyses.
• Assists in position classification by reviewing questionnaires and desk audits as a team member.
• Assists in compiling raw data for analysis and use.
• Assists in providing information on eligibility for Civil Service positions and employment placement.
• Assists in preparing and conducting standard training courses and recruitment lectures.
• Assists in writing class specifications and reviewing specifications.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The work involves learning to perform entry level professional work in public personnel administration under the direct supervision of a Personnel Analyst or Senior Personnel Analyst. The employee works closely with professional superiors in learning all aspects of work but may function with limited technical independence on the more routine aspects of work as the employee becomes familiar with them. Problems encountered are referred to a superior for direction and guidance. All work is subject to review through frequent consultation and examination of work performed. The term of probation is one (1) year, during which time employees will be required to satisfactorily complete a supervised in‑service training program. After one (1) year of continuous service as a permanent Personnel Analyst Trainee, the employee in this class achieves permanent competitive status as a Personnel Analyst without further examination. ** Does related work as required.

Benefits For You Now And Your Future Health Insurance: Suffolk offers a comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage Pension Paid Time Off: Vacation (2 weeks to start) is accrued based on length of service; sick leave allows employees to take time off for illness without sacrificing pay; personal days can be used for a variety of reasons; and thirteen (13) paid holidays. Work‑Life Balance: County jobs offer regular working hours, reducing the need for overtime or irregular shifts. This helps employees maintain a good work‑life balance. Overall, county government jobs offer a combination of competitive benefits and job security, making them an attractive option for many job seekers.

Salary: $49,642

**Sponsorship is not available for this role

ADDITIONAL POSITION DETAILS

• Reviews applications to determine eligibility for appointments, examinations and tuition reimbursements.
• Assists in writing the more routine questions for use in examinations, as well as performing item analyses on examination questions.
• Assists in position classification by reviewing questionnaires, duties statements and desk audits, and by serving as a member of survey teams.
• Assists in compiling raw data for further analysis and use.
• Assists in providing information to jurisdictions in matters of eligibility for Civil Service positions, employment placement and interpretation of Civil Service rules and regulations.
• Assists in preparing and conducting standard training courses and recruitment lectures.
• Assists in writing class specifications for titles established by the department and in reviewing specifications as directed.
• Assists in evaluating tuition reimbursement claims and in conducting exit interviews.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OPEN COMPETITIVE

Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor's Degree*. Candidates enrolled in their final year of baccalaureate studies will be permitted to compete in this examination on a pending basis.

*Please attach to the application a copy of your college transcript(s) which must have your name, college name, and date of graduation printed on it by the institution. Grade reports, incomplete transcripts and other similar documents are unacceptable.

Necessary Special Requirement At the time of appointment and during employment as a Personnel Analyst Trainee and Personnel Analyst employees must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.

Suffolk County’s Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity:

Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the County‑wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan. We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices. We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices. Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. The Division of Human Resources within the Department of Human Resources, Personnel, and Civil Service understands that our chief organizational resource is people. We are committed to anticipating and meeting the changing needs of our workforce by keeping our employees at the forefront of every decision we make in Human Resources. We strive to elevate efficiency and engagement at the county and department level through standardized processes and state‑of‑the‑art HR technology solutions that will provide the highest quality of customer service to our employees, retirees, and prospective members of the County workforce. We are dedicated to achieving, encouraging, and supporting a diverse workforce and growing a community of employees that are engaged and excited about all the possibilities that working for the County Government can offer.