Field Human Resource Officer 3

THE POSITION

Are you an experienced human resource (HR) professional eager to start a new chapter in your career? The Department of Corrections (DOC), Field Human Resource Office in Region 2 is looking for a Field Human Resource Officer 3 to confidently lead our team. This position allows you to utilize your expertise to oversee HR functions for State Correctional Institutions (SCI) Green and Fayette. If you are dedicated to maximizing resources and creating efficiencies in service delivery provided to leadership and employees, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Field Human Resource Officer 3, you will be responsible for directing field personnel through daily assignments and offering guidance to management at each institution regarding the interpretation and application of HR policies and various collective bargaining agreements language. Work involves activities related to employee relations, recruitment and placement, absence and attendance, as well as workers' compensation programs. You will serve as a point of contact for employees, executive staff, and other HR staff, answering questions concerning all facets of HR. Effective communication is essential in this position as you will work closely with EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) staff by reviewing and addressing all complaints of discrimination and/or harassment. In this role, you will also be responsible for analyzing available metrics to determine opportunities for process streamlining and improvement.

• Full-time employment
• 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 a 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 at SCI Fayette or SCI Greene. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• 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

• One year of experience as a Human Resource Analyst 3, a Field Human Resource Officer 2, or a Human Resource Director 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Four years of professional human resource experience which included one year of supervisory experience, and a bachelor's degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be 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.

• 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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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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/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.

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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.*

• Eligibility rules apply.