PERSONNEL TECHNICIAN 0401

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class assists in performing professional work in public personnel administration. This title differs from Personnel Analyst in that technical tasks are of limited scope and responsibility, and are performed under the closer supervision of a professional superior. Assignment may be to any or each section of the department, which includes areas of Classification, Examinations, Human Resources and Administration. Work is subject to review through consultation and examination of work performed. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Reviews applications to determine eligibility for appointments, examinations and tuition reimbursements;

Writes the more routine questions for use in examinations, and performs item analyses on examination questions;

Assists in position classification by reviewing questionnaires, duties statements and desk audits, and by serving as a member of survey teams;

Compiles raw data for further analysis and use;

Provides information to jurisdictions in matters of eligibility for Civil Service positions, employment placement and interpretation of Civil Service rules and regulations;

Assists in preparing and conducting standard training courses and recruitment lectures;

Writes class specifications for titles established by the department and reviews specifications as directed;

May assist in evaluating tuition reimbursement claims and in conducting exit interviews.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Some knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of public personnel administration; some knowledge of the methods and techniques of a central personnel agency engaged in the tasks of classification, examinations, human resources and recruitment and training; ability to express ideas and impart information clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing; ability to analyze and organize data and prepare relevant reports for departmental use; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to get along well with others; good judgment; tact; courtesy; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor's Degree, and one (1) year of full-time professional personnel experience in a public or private sector personnel department.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

At the time of appointment and during employment in this title employees must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.

R12/08/17

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive