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DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is professional administrative work in the personnel field, some of which may be of a routine nature, but much of which is non-routine, highly varied and confidential. Under general supervision, an incumbent in this position exercises a high degree of independent judgment in analyzing problems and developing solutions while conforming to relevant law, rules, and regulations. Work is performed under general or direct supervision. Supervision may be exercised over a small number of technical/clerical employees. Performs related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)
WHEN APPOINTED TO A SCHOOL DISTRICT
Typical Work Activities are intended only as illustrations of possible types of work that might be appropriately assigned to an incumbent of this title. Work activities that do not appear above are not excluded as appropriate work assignments, as long as they can be reasonably understood to be within the logical limits of the job.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of the principles and practices of public personnel administration; good knowledge of the provisions of the New York State Civil Service Law and Putnam County Civil Service Rules and personnel policies; good knowledge of techniques used in civil service appointments, promotions, terminations, position classification, organizational studies, wage and salary analyses, and exam administration; good knowledge of employee interviewing and selection techniques; ability to plan, schedule and organize work efficiently and effectively; ability to research, analyze and assess departmental and local agency requests; ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with local officials, management and administrative level staff, union representatives, etc.; ability to ascertain, organize and analyze facts, make valid comparisons and draw logical conclusions; ability to identify and resolve personnel problems; ability to conduct job audits using directed interview techniques; ability to identify and resolve personnel problems; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to read and interpret complex written materials; ability to effectively use computer applications; initiative; creativity; tact; integrity; sound professional judgment; courtesy; neat personal appearance; positive costumer service approach.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree and one (1) year of full-time experience in professional personnel or human resource experience, including the processing of personnel transactions, employee benefits transactions, and/or payroll records.
ADDITIONAL NOTE: In the event enough qualified candidates with appropriate experience cannot be recruited, a candidate lacking up to one (1) year of the required experience may be appointed as a trainee.
PLEASE NOTE: Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR APPOINTMENT IN SCHOOL DISTRICTS:
In accordance with the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) legislation, Chapter 180 of the Laws of 2000, and by the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, candidates for appointment in school districts must obtain clearance for employment from the State Education Department prior to employment based upon a fingerprint and criminal history background check.
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Competitive Class
Our mission is to administer, in a fair and equitable manner, the provisions of New York State Civil Service Law and Putnam County Civil Service Rules with respect to the offices and employments in the classified service of Putnam County and the civil divisions therein, which include the towns, villages, school districts, libraries and special districts.
It is Putnam County Personnel Department’s responsibility to ensure Putnam County taxpayers of a public workforce qualified for their jobs pursuant to the principles of selection according to merit and fitness as set forth in Article 5, §6 of the New York State Constitution.
Paul Eldridge
40 Gleneida Avenue
Carmel, New York 10512
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