Alabama DMH / Personnel Specialist II

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

JOB TITLE: Personnel Specialist II
OPEN DATE: 03/31/2023
CLOSE DATE: Until Filled
JOB LOCATION: Taylor Hardin Secure Medical Facility Tuscaloosa, Alabama
NUMBER: 23-02
JOB CODE: H2000

SALARY
• Range 68 ($35,092.80 – $58,692.00 Annually).
• Salary will be commensurate with experience. Limitations apply to current State employees.

BENEFITS
• 12 paid holidays.
• 1 personal leave day accrued each January.
• 13 sick leave days.
• 13 annual leave days accrued in the first year of employment.
• Longevity bonus annually after 5 years of employment.
• Very low-cost health and dental insurance through the Alabama State Employee Insurance Board.
• Defined retirement benefit (not impacted by economic downturns) and a pre-retirement death benefit through the Retirement Systems of Alabama.
▪ After 1 year, the minimum amount of the pre-retirement death benefit paid to your designated beneficiary is at least equal to your current or previous fiscal year annual salary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree in human resource management, business administration, public administration, or a related field.
• 12 months or more experience performing technical work in the area of human resource management in a state agency or equivalent personnel office setting;
OR
• High School Diploma or GED equivalency, preferably supplemented with courses in personnel, business, or public administration.
• 60 months or more experience performing technical work in the area of human resource management in a state agency or equivalent personnel office setting.

KIND OF WORK
• Assists in the coordination of activities involving recruitment, selection, placement, classification and pay, personnel transactions, certifications, and new employee processing.
• Enters and retrieves data from personnel and payroll system.
• Assists with maintaining or supervising the maintenance of department personnel records, files, performance appraisals, etc.
• Provides advice and interpretation of State Personnel Board Rules, and departmental rules and regulations.
• Initiates correspondence with applicants, employees, and others seeking employment with the facility.
• Assists with preparing job announcements.
• Assists with reviewing applications to determine if education and experience meet the minimum qualifications of positions.
• Schedules and assists in conducting interviews of candidates.
• Provides technical assistance as needed.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Knowledge of federal and state laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to human resource management.
• Knowledge of State Personnel policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of employment selection processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of and ability to use various computer software programs.
• Ability to conduct interviews.
• Ability to interpret and apply a variety of policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Ability to gather and analyze facts to recommend solutions.
• Ability to work effectively with various individuals, including officials, supervisors, employees, applicants, and the public.
• Ability to analyze situations and exercise good judgment in solving problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently.

METHOD OF SELECTION
• Applicants will be rated based on an evaluation of their job-related training, abilities, experience, and education, and should provide adequate work history identifying experiences related to the duties and minimum qualifications as mentioned above.
• All relevant information is subject to verification.
• Drug screening and security clearances will be conducted on prospective applicants being given serious consideration for employment whose job requires direct contact with patients.

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Only work experience detailed on the application will be considered. Applications should be submitted by the deadline to be considered. Announcements open until filled will remain open until a sufficient applicant pool is obtained. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible to ensure the application will be considered for the position. Copies of License/Certifications should be uploaded with your application. A copy of the academic transcript is required. Appointment of successful candidate will be conditional based on receipt of the official transcript provided by the school, college, or university.

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