Reference #: 4374892 THE POSITION Are you motivated by a fast-paced work environment within the field of employee relations?  Would you enjoy a professional environment in which new issues arise daily regarding negotiating with unions, advising management on a multitude of issues, and interpreting policy?  Put your talents and skills to use as a Human Resource Analyst 2 and apply for this rewarding career opportunity today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

You will serve as the Employee Relations Coordinator (ERC) and Human Resource Employee Safety Coordinator for the Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services (BJJS) for a complement of over 750 positions.  You are expected to actively coordinate and discharge employee relations, performance management, and safety functions within the BJJS program offices which includes the Southeast Youth Development Center (Montgomery County) and the Western Secure Treatment Unit (WSTU), which is a contracted facility.  You will work with a mid-level of independence to maintain comprehensive employee relations programs with the following unions: AFSCME, SEIU Local668, SEIUHC, FOSCEP, OPEIU, PDA, and UGSOA.  This involves a mid-level of professional contact with regional bargaining unit representative and business agents in conjunction with the Human Resource Analyst 3.

Interested in learning more?  Additional details regarding this position can be found in the .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment

Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

Work times will be flexible.

Travel as necessary to the 5 facilities within BJJS.

Overtime may be required as needed.

Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days a week.  In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection.  If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Loysville, Perry County.

Free parking!

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 as a Human Resource Analyst 1 including six months in the area of the parenthetical; or

One year of experience in the performance of professional human resource duties, including six months of experience in the area of the parenthetical; and a bachelor's degree; or

An 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.

You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

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.

Fai ure to comply with the above application requirements will 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.