Human Resource Assistant 1 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/newprint/4727470) Apply  Human Resource Assistant 1 Salary $39,785.00 - $59,384.00 Annually Location Luzerne County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-2024-11747-05620 Department Executive Offices Division EX OA HROO CR Fl Off 11 Opening Date 11/15/2024 Closing Date 11/29/2024 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 05620 Position Number 00099277 Union Non-Union Bargaining Unit A3 Pay Group ST04 Bureau / Division Code 00813793 Bureau / Division Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution at Dallas, Field Office 11 Worksite Address 1000 Follies Road City Dallas, Pennsylvania Zip Code 18612 Contact Name Brittany Bradford Contact Email bbradford@pa.gov + Description + Benefits + Questions THE POSITION Are you looking for an entry-level human resource (HR) position? The Department of Corrections, Field Human Resource Office in Region 11 is looking for a Human Resource Assistant 1 to provide HR support within State Correctional Institutions (SCI) Dallas and Waymart. Take advantage of this opportunity to gain technical human resource experience! DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Human Resource Assistant, you will be responsible for performing a variety of human resource support functions within SCI Waymart and Dallas. Organization skills are essential as you will be tracking progress reviews, maintaining online personnel files, and assisting with assembling grievance packets. Work includes providing guidance to supervisors and staff as well as leading orientation for new employees. This requires you to maintain a thorough knowledge of HR standards and procedures, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information is provided. You will have the opportunity to showcase your communication skills as you provide customer service to staff and address inquiries from the general public. You will also be responsible for performing routine administrative tasks as needed to ensure efficiency throughout the office. If you are organized and proficient in multi-tasking, we want you on our team! Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=00099277) Work Schedule and Additional Information: + Full-time employment, located at SCI Dallas + Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. + Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 2 days per week, upon successful completion of the 6 month probationary period. 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 Dallas. + 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 & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: + One year of clerical or other comparable experience which involved obtaining, providing, and evaluating information in accordance with established standards;or + An equivalent combination of experience and training. Other Requirements: + You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency. + You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements: + You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements. How to Apply: + Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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 may 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. 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. EXAMINATION INFORMATION + Completing 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/testoncefor this posting. + Your results will be provided via email. Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this shortvideo (https://www.youtube.com/embed/HtcSRnndflc?rel=0) ! See the total value of your benefits package by exploring ourbenefits calculator. Health & Wellness We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.* Compensation & Financial Planning We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. Work/Life Balance We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.* Values and Culture We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving. Employee Perks Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships. For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box. *Eligibility rules apply. 01 Do you possess one or more years of full-time clerical or comparable experience which involved obtaining, providing, and evaluating information in accordance with established standards? + Yes + No 02 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 03 How much college coursework have you completed? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information. + 30 credits or more + 15 but less than 30 credits + Less than 15 credits + None 04 You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score. All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions. Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function. If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions. If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . + Yes 05 WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – PREPARES REPORTS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS Compiles information for reports and other pertinent documents in order to record and disseminate information. Formats document submissions for review, approval, and distribution to management and staff. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim. + A. I have experience compiling information for various reports and other documents. I was responsible for compiling the entire document. + B. I have experience compiling information for various types of reports and other documents. Someone else was responsible for compiling the final documents using the information I gathered. + C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to business writing, technical writing, English composition, or journalism. + D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior. 06 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name of the employer where you gained this experience. + Your experience compiling information for various reports and other documents. + Your level of responsibility. 07 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. + College/University + Course Title + Credits/Clock Hours 08 WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Responds verbally and in writing to inquiries, internal documents, and informational requests regarding human resource topics. Provides appropriate responses to inquiries and refers individuals to the appropriate area for assistance as necessary. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim. + A. I have experience interacting with individuals and utilizing customer service skills to understand concerns and explain relevant information. I was responsible for answering general questions and providing technical advice as necessary. + B. I have experience interacting with individuals and utilizing customer service skills to understand concerns and explain relevant information. I was responsible for answering general questions, but I referred technical questions to someone else to provide information. + C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to counseling, social work, human behavior, public speaking, psychology, sociology, human services, public relations, or education. + D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior. 09 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name of the employer where you gained this experience. + Your experience answering general questions. + Your experience providing technical advice. + Your level of responsibility. 10 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. + College/University + Course Title + Credits/Clock Hours 11 WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – REVIEWING INFORMATION Reviews existing documentation for grammatical or formatting errors, incorrect or missing information, and to ensure consistency. Communicates findings in order to make adjustments or corrections. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim. + A. I have experience reviewing reported data. My reviews included a verification for accuracy of content and making corrections. + B. I have experience reviewing reported data. Someone else was responsible for making the final corrections. + C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to data analysis, statistics, logic, or research methods. + D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior. 12 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name of the employer where you gained this experience. + Your experience reviewing information. + Your experience making corrections. + Your level of responsibility. 13 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. + College/University + Course Title + Credits/Clock Hours Required Question Agency Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Address 613 North Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website http://www.employment.pa.gov