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Reference #: 4414642 THE POSITION If you have a passion for working with people and assisting them in reaching their career goals, this is a position for you. We offer a rewarding job, excellent benefit package, great team atmosphere, and provide training. Join our dedicated team in providing valuable services to the residents of Wayne County.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Human Resource Assistant 2, you will draft and participate in the BTA (Bureau of Talent Acquisition) Administration for the County's (230+) Human Service Agency Staff (Aging, Children & Youth, Drug & Alcohol, Behavioral Health/Intellectual Disabilities/Early Intervention/Autism, County Transportation System and other assigned staff within Human Services). Total Human Service Budget is approximately $15 Million. Work includes maintaining personnel files, confidentiality of files, and information contained within.

Additional duties to include: *Knowledge and understanding of Wayne County Government and the Office of Human Services duties, agencies and services. *Responsible for providing information to the public, attending job fairs, etc. and coordinating necessary paperwork to be distributed to prospective job applicants with review by administrator. *Meets with prospective test applicants, explains the application, testing and scoring process and answers general questions concerning the Bureau of Talent Acquisition (BTA) process. *Assists staff in completion of applications for promotions, etc. *Processes requisitions, postings and lists in BTA system. *Trains and orients new HSA staff as necessary, i.e.: supervisory, human services. etc. using lecture methods or training videos. *Conducts yearly or as needed staff refresher trainings for all HSA staff in areas related to personnel. *Performs other job duties as necessary.

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment. Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. COUNTY position - Salary $16.33 / $1,224.75 bi-wkly / $31,843.50 annual. Full-time position (37.5 hours per week). For benefit information contact Paula Wehrmann at 570-253-4262 or . 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

QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: One year of experience as a Human Resource Assistant 1; or Two years of clerical or other comparable experience, one year of which involved performance of limited technical duties in the field of personnel work; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements: You must meet the . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the  and click on Residency. Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Lackawanna, Monroe, Pike, Susquehanna, or Wayne counties. If no eligible candidates who live within these counties apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered. You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements: You must pass a background investigation. A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening. This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law. Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

How to Apply: 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.

Veterans: 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  and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at .

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

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.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.