Human Resources Specialist

DC PUBLIC LIBRARY

Position Vacancy Announcement

ANNOUNCEMENT NO: 09-26

OPENING/CLOSING DATE: 07/28/09 – Open Until Filled
(First screening date after 08/10/09

POSITION TITLE: Human Resources Specialist

SALARY: CS-12 $62,499 - $79,595 (Classification/Staffing) CS-13 $72,010 - $92,782
CS-201-12/13 per annum

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Unlimited

LOCATION: Human Resources Department
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
901 G St. N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20001

HOURS: Monday through Friday
As scheduled within the operating hours of 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

FUNCTIONS: This position provides the full range of position classification and position management advice and services throughout DCPL. Performs extensive and comprehensive position classification reviews and analyses of executive level, professional, administrative, technical, clerical and wage grade positions. Develops or assists in the development of accurate and effective position descriptions and the preparation of evaluation reports. Provides library management with insights in establishing organizational structures that are efficient, cost effective, support desired grade levels and facilitate career development.

The incumbent also serves as Human Resources Specialist for recruitment/staffing and is responsible for providing technical guidance to hiring managers in support of the recruitment and placement program, serves in a key role in planning and monitoring program activities, recommends innovative methods and strategies to resolve problems and reach the recruitment goals and objectives of DCPL, serves as an adviser to hiring staff in conducting job analyses, developing crediting plans, reviewing vacancy announcements, determining sources for qualified candidates, coordinating advertising, making qualifications determinations, conducting selection panels, processing selections and conduction placement follow-ups. Develops strategies for recruitment, utilizing a variety of advertising sources. Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree and minimum of five years experience in Human Resources, which provides evidence that the applicant has a good understanding of HR systems, policies and procedures. In addition, specialized experience in position classification and recruiting/staffing, benefits or HRIS. The ability to analyze problems and apply sound judgment in assessing solutions, and the ability to communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing. Capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines. At least one year of the experience must be comparable in difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade level in the District or Federal service. Self-development and expertise that demonstrates a capacity to perform the duties of the position.

RANKING FACTORS: The following ranking factors will be used in the evaluation process. All applicants MUST respond to the ranking factors ON A SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER. PLEASE SEND AS AN ATTACHMENT TO YOUR APPLICATION. Please describe specific incidents of sustained achievements from your experience that show evidence of the level at which you meet the ranking factors that have been determined to be of importance for the position for which you are applying. You may refer to any experience, education, training, awards, outside activities, etc., that include the degree to which you possess the job-related knowledge, skills and abilities described in the ranking factors. The information given in response to the ranking factors should be complete and accurate to the best of your knowledge. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO ALL RANKING FACTORS MAY ELIMINATE YOU FROM CONSIDERATION.

KSA #1: Describe your expertise in managing projects or processes in classification and staffing.
KSA #2: Describe a project activity, initiated by you, that demonstrates your ability to research and
and analyze data/information related to any HR functional area.
KSA #3: Describe your customer service philosophy and include examples of classification and
staffing issues you have addressed that demonstrate your customer service focus.
KSA #4: Knowledge of PeopleSoft and/or HRIS and automated business tools to accomplish a wide
variety of HR-related activities.
KSA #5: Ability to work well in a team environment and communicate the organization’s
vision, mission and goals effectively, orally and in writing.

NOTE: A written exercise may be administered at the time of the interview and may be used for advisory purposes only to the selecting official.

Employment Benefits: Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the District of Columbia government’s retirement plan. However, if selectee was previously employed in the District of Columbia government under an appointment for which he/she was eligible for Civil Service Retirement (CSR), contributions to CSR will resume upon reemployment.

RESIDENCY: A person applying for a position in the Career Service, or Management Supervisory Service, who is a bona fide District resident AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION for the position, may be awarded a 10-point residency preference over non-District applicants, unless the person declines the preference points. If selected, the person shall be required to present no fewer than eight proofs of bona fide District residency and maintain such residency for seven consecutive years from the effective date of the appointment. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the seven-year period will result in forfeiture of employment.

TO APPLY: Submit a D.C. Government Employment Application Form 2000, response to Ranking Factors and résumé to the Human Resources Department, Room 453, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20001 or e-mail to hr.dcpl@dc.gov. Staff members submit PL-424, résumé and ranking factors.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Code section 2-1401.01 et seq., (Act) the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, gender information or disability, source of income, or place of residence or business. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination, which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

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