DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, an employee in this class performs administrative and professional personnel and labor relations work for a large school district. Work involves studying and making recommendations on internal personnel policies and procedures and participating in the negotiation and administration of collective bargaining agreements, as well as administering the recruitment, pay, and personnel transactions programs of the district. The employee works with a wide latitude of independence in conducting the daily operations of the personnel office. Work is reviewed through conferences and reports to the Chief School Administrator and the Chief Business Officer for adherence to district policies and procedures. Work is also subject to the review of the County Civil Service Department and the New York State Department of Education. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Establishes procedures for interviewing and hiring new personnel;

Supervises maintenance of personnel records; supervises and participates in the processing of forms and eligible lists; conducts correspondence with the Civil Service Department and New York State Department of Education;

Supervises internal personnel transactions such as appointment, promotion, transfer, reinstatement, resignation, removal and the maintenance of associated records;

Negotiates with the unions representing the employees of the District as the appointed representative of the School District;

Discusses grievances and complaints with employees and supervisors, investigates the facts and recommends action;

Studies personnel requisitions and prepares personnel justification material for budget preparation purposes;

Conducts job studies and prepares job statements and organization charts;

Maintains liaison with the Civil Service Department regarding payroll, certification, status change, classification, and examination matters;

Conducts salary survey of local area and makes recommendations to the Board of Education on revisions to salary plans.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the standard principles, practices, methods and techniques of public personnel administration; thorough knowledge of the principles of administrative organization management; good knowledge of the specialized principles, practices, methods and techniques in employee recruitment and selection and of collective bargaining; good knowledge of the specialized principles, practices, methods and techniques applied in position classification and salary administration; good knowledge of New York State Education Law applicable to personnel functions; good knowledge of the recent developments, current literature and sources of information on public personnel work and labor relations; good knowledge of modern office appliances, practices and procedures; good knowledge of principals, practices, methods and techniques in employee placement, probation and training; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; ability to supervise in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to analyze facts and to exercise sound judgment in arriving at conclusions; ability to keep a variety of records and to prepare and submit reports; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; 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 five (5) years of professional experience in personnel administration.

NOTE: Relevant additional education will be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.

R3/15/91

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

RR1/28/03