Department Personnel Specialist - Community & Workforce Development

Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5816 - Department Personnel Specialist

Salary Grade: 5

Pay Range 
Hiring Range: $20.72 - $24.34 Per Hour 

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Facilitates communication and coordination among departmental sections, other County departments, and external agencies for personnel-related activities, including personnel, purchasing, payroll, and specific programs;
• Reviews and verifies personnel documentation and initiates appropriate actions as needed;
• Responds to inquiries from the public and staff, providing information or resolving issues related to County, departmental, or program policies, or directing questions to the appropriate personnel;
• Represents the personnel division in various committees and working groups and may take minutes and distribute them as required;
• Coordinates and organizes calendars, appointments, and meetings for the personnel division and its programs;
• Maintains specialized personnel databases, ensuring accurate data entry and retrieval, and generates reports as needed;
• Monitors and manages standard personnel agreements, contracts, and other compliance documents;
• Conducts research and prepares routine correspondence, memoranda, personnel forms, operational manuals, and other documentation for supervisor review;
• Compiles and analyzes statistical and operational data to produce periodic and special reports;
• Conducts and documents confidential inquiries for management while maintaining the security and confidentiality of sensitive information;
• Assists in budget preparation for the personnel division, tracking expenditures and reporting on budget activities to the supervisor;
• Arranges travel for personnel staff and prepares the necessary travel documentation for approval.
  

• Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a related field.
• Minimum one (1) year experience providing administrative support in personnel administration, human resources, office administration, or related area.
• Minimum two (2) years experience coordinating personnel processes such as recruitment, onboarding, employee records, position changes, leave tracking, and separations.
• Minimum two (2) years experience working in a government setting and familiarity with public-sector fiscal policies, procurement rules, and human resources concepts.
• Experience prioritizing multiple tasks while staying organized within deadlines.

Selection Procedure: 
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process. 
 

Supplemental Information:

Licenses and Certificates: Some positions may require certification as a Notary Public by the State of Arizona at the time of appointment or prior to completion of initial/promotional probation. Some positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application or appointment. Failure to maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.

Special Notice Items: Some positions may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems. The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Pima County determines whether a position is eligible for visa sponsorship at the time of recruitment. Eligibility is based on the requirements of the position and applicable laws and regulations. Not all positions with Pima County are eligible for visa sponsorship.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory requirements will be determined by position. Action Activity - none; Motion Activity - simple and firm grasping and fine movement; Hearing Activity - none; Speaking Activity - in person and on the phone; Vision - operate a motor vehicle, distinguish colors, have depth perception and have peripheral vision.

Working Conditions: Working conditions will be determined by position.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.