PERSONNEL TECHNICIAN I

                                                                                                                                                                                          04200

                                                                                                                                                                                          Competitive

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

 

The work involves responsibility for performing entry level, professional work as it relates to the administration of the New York State Civil Service Law and its rules, regulations and practices to civil divisions under the jurisdiction of the Onondaga County Department of Personnel. Under the supervision of an administrative superior in the Onondaga County Department of Personnel, an employee in this class performs a variety of duties related to merit system administration: position classification and preparation of job specifications; interpretation and application of State and local laws, rules, and regulations with respect to Civil Service; providing advice and guidance to municipal officials, administrators, and appointing authorities to encourage compliance with merit concepts. Depending upon assignment, an employee in this class is responsible for overseeing the Examination Unit Program in addition to their duties related to merit system administration. The work of this class is distinguished by its emphasis on merit system administration with little involvement in salary administration, employee relations, employee selection, personnel transactions, and so on. This class differs from that of Personnel Technician II by virtue of its level of responsibility. The work requires good communication skills, the ability to relate well with others, and analytical skills.  Does related work as required

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

 

        Classifies positions by gathering and reviewing written job data and conducting job audits, when necessary to allocate positions to new or existing classes and writes job specifications to describe these classes

        Reads and interprets Civil Service Law, Rules for Classified Service, and departmental policies with respect to merit system administration and applies these interpretations to often complex and sometimes controversial situations

        Advises and guides, in writing and verbally, department heads, appointing authorities, and agency administrators served by the jurisdictional unit to which assigned in order to foster compliance with the technical requirements of the merit system

        Conducts research and analysis into merit related issues such as layoff, examinations, payroll certifications, eligible lists, roster records, appointments and promotions, reinstatements, probationary terms, and so on

        Writes correspondence and reports, which summarize and include analytical work or provide the basis for an interpretation of a law, rule or regulation

        Determines eligibility of candidate for competitive examination

        Uses a personal computer in the preparation of specifications and correspondence.

        Acts as a liaison between Department of Personnel and an agency, department, or municipality under its Civil Service jurisdiction

 

WHEN ASSIGNED TO THE EXAMS UNIT

        Oversees the examination unit program, which includes, but is not limited to, ensuring that all exam processes are running smoothly.

        Responds to questions and complaints via email, by phone and in person.

        Downloads exam scopes, pulls exam folder and gives to Typist II to have them announce the exam.

        Downloads exam scores, sends out tracking sheet to technical staff and establishes eligible lists.

        Reserves exam rooms and assigns monitors for exams.

        Orders all exam-related materials.

        Arranges special exam accommodations for eligible candidates.

        Arranges alternate test dates for eligible candidates.

        Schedules Police medicals and agility testing.

        Recruits and trains monitors for exam administration.

        May pack exam materials and reconcile exam material counts.

        Serves as front desk backup as necessary.

 

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

 

        Working knowledge of the principles and practices of position classification.

        Working knowledge of State and local Civil Service laws, rules and regulations.

        Working knowledge of the principles and practices of public personnel administration.

        Ability to read and understand written material.

        Ability to prepare written material.

        Ability to present ideas clearly and effectively

        Ability to relate well with others

        Ability to use a personal computer.

       

 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

PROMOTIONAL

Two (2) years of permanent, competitive class status as a Personnel Services Aide.

 

OPEN COMPETITIVE      

  1. Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree or higher; or,
  2. Four (4) years of paraprofessional or professional-level work experience; or,
  3. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.

 

 

02/2024 Date Revised