SENIOR PERSONNEL TECHNICIAN BILINGUAL IN SPANISH AND ENGLISH

Code: 07254 Local Competitive

Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

Definition

Under direction, assists with the work involved in the varied personnel transactions of the jurisdiction; performs technical duties in all phases of personnel work, conducts investigations of procedures, complaints, grievances, and other personnel matters, and may take the lead over other personnel technicians; does related work as required.

Examples of work

Conducts field investigations of procedures, complaints, grievances, and other personnel matters. Interviews employees and applicants for positions. Conducts exit interviews. Carries out confidential investigations. Assists in administering the employee performance rating program. Assists in the development and carrying out of training programs and methods. Prepares reports and correspondence in connection with personnel work. Processes Department of Personnel action forms. Processes social security applications. Acts as social security liaison and prepares social security quarterly and supplementary reports of contribution. Assists employees in pension procedures. Contacts the Department of Personnel for discussion of mutual problems. Prepares job specifications. Interprets Department of Personnel rules and regulations affecting employees. Processes Department of Personnel position certifications. Conducts desk audits and other reviews of existing positions and groups of positions to determine the scope and character of duties and responsibilities and existing organization relationships. Gives appropriate assignments and instructions to technical and clerical employees. Maintains records and files. Collects, analyzes, and tabulates payroll data. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

License

Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Knowledge of fundamental principles of position classification and their application to specific situations. Knowledge of the laws of New Jersey and regulations of the Department of Personnel relating to varied types of personnel actions and of social security regulations and procedures after a period of training. Ability to organize assigned technical tasks and interpret basic law and regulations Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with employees and public officials. Ability to prepare detailed correspondence. Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate, and informative statistical and other reports on personnel transactions and problems containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Ability to maintain essential records and files. Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible. This job specification is applicable to the following title code(s) which are different work week or work month and/or variants of the job class title: Job Spec Code State, Local or Common Class of Service Work Week State Class Code Local Class Code Salary Range

Note

The definition and examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. NOTE: Appointments may be made to positions requiring bilingual skills. - Bilingual in Spanish and English SPECIAL SKILL Applicants must be able to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in Spanish and English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. Six (6) years of technical experience in personnel work, which shall have included position classification, compensation, benefits, administration, testing, interviewing, and/or related functions. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned experience. OR Possession of a master's degree in Personnel Administration, Applied Psychology, or other related field from an accredited college or university; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned experience. LC N/A25-Bilingual In Spanish And EnglishLC N/A25- This job specification is for government use only. Salary range is only applicable to state government. Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions. 4/25/2001