SENIOR PERSONNEL ANALYST                                                           0403

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision an employee in this class performs a variety of professional tasks in the development, implementation and maintenance of pro­grams and functions of the County Department of Civil Service.  Work in this class differs from that of the Personnel Analyst in that the incumbent of this position supervises professional, technical and clerical employees and/or performs the more complex assignments.  Work is reviewed in progress and upon completion by submission of reports and conferences with professional and administrative supervisors.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

            Supervises and participates in the more difficult aspects of classification surveys and field interviews among the jurisdictions served; prepares recommen­dations for administrative approval;

            Supervises and participates in reviewing personnel transac­tions for compliance with Civil Service laws, rules and policies;

            Answers inquiries of the general public, employees, department heads, school, library, town and village officials concerning Civil Service laws, rules and policies as they pertain to public employment;

            Writes the more difficult class specifications for positions established; assigns, supervises and reviews class specifications written by Personnel Analysts and/or Personnel Technicians;

            Supervises and/or participates in developing examinations which the department writes and administers for competitive positions;

            Schedules examination question appeals and assists in determining validity of appeals submitted by candidates;

            Supervises and participates in conducting annual payroll certifications for county departments, towns, villages, libraries, school districts and special districts;

            Supervises and participates in the more difficult aspects of personnel research, recruitment, the preparation of statistical reports on equal employment opportunity and unemployment claims;

            Supervises the performance of layoff analyses;

            Plans and oversees the Civil Service aspects of new employee orientation sessions and supervises and participates in exit interviews and the explanation of benefits to those leaving county employ.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of Civil Service laws and rules; good knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of public personnel administration; good knowledge of the methods and techniques of a central personnel agency engaged in the tasks of classification and compensation, examinations and recruitment; good knowledge of interviewing techniques and report writing, and ability to implement these skills effectively; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, department heads and public officials; ability to exercise supervision in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to prepare and present cohesive studies, reports and analyses as well as supervise others in these pursuits; ability to analyze facts and exercise sound judgment in solving problems of a complex nature; ability to maintain a variety of records and to prepare and submit reports; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; tact; courtesy; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

            PROMOTIONAL

            Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as a Personnel Analyst.

 

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

At the time of appointment and throughout employment in this title, employees are required to possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.

 

R01/26/96

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

Review 7/23/15