Job details
Salary $32.17 - $40.77 an hour job type temporary
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Summary
This special duty/term limited temporary assignment is currently approved for 6 months with a possible extension of 12 monthsCurrent king county employees interested in this position will qualify to apply for this position as a special duty assignment; if offered the assignment, the approval from the employee’s current supervisor/manager is required.
The facilities management division is searching for an energetic and resourceful administrative professional who likes to `get stuff done` to join our team as human resource associateThis is an exciting opportunity for a candidate that is a great people person and is looking to expand their skills and learn about human resourcesThe ideal candidate will like to think outside the box, enjoy working as a team, and jumps at the chance to work on projects.
Who are we? through a workforce of over 300 dedicated employees, fmd operates and manages the county`s capital assets by developing and maintaining cost-conscious, sustainable, high-quality facilitiesThe building operations section of fmd maintains approximately 3 million square feet in facilities where king county provides regional services, including the king county courthouse and district courts, maleng regional justice center, king county administration building, king county animal shelter, and several public health facilitiesOur facilities range in age from 8 to 100 years, with equipment such as boilers, chillers, ddc controls, ventilation fans, pumps and compressors, and fire/life/safety systems.
Why it`s worth taking a second look at working for king county: http://kingcounty.gov/audience/employees/careers/why-work-here.aspx
Commitment to equity and social justice: as the only jurisdiction in the world named after drMartin luther king, jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation`s history, king county is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the worldIt is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.
We have a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communitiesWith this commitment, king county has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from vulnerable communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx
Job duties
Here is a sample of the work you will be doing in this assignment:
Provide excellent customer service by responding to inquiries and delivering informational assistance to applicants, employees and other customers, and coordinating with other units/departments to obtain information and/or to share information;
Administer human resource office operations by organizing requests, scheduling meetings and candidates, assisting with researching best practices, creating and updating detailed information in support of classification and position management, and drafting materials such as presentations, executive summaries, and reports;
Participate in the recruitment and selection process by posting job opportunities, arranging external advertisements, screening applications, scheduling interviews, preparing interview material, making travel arrangement for candidates, proctoring exams, and administering applicant tracking, testing, and reference/background checking systems;
Act as a system administrator for peoplesoft hcm and other software programs by managing data; providing training, responding to users` inquiries, resolving complaints; and generating reports;
Manage records by ensuring timely creation, maintenance, and archiving of documents/files to support historical accuracy; compiling information, documents, and records for public disclosure requests; and following records retention and destruction procedures in accordance with legal requirements;
Perform general office support by answering phones, preparing correspondence and reports, scheduling meetings and appointments, researching and compiling information, maintaining assignment logs, updating templates and websites, and making recommendations for process improvements and streamlining procedures.
Experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills
We are looking for candidates who:
Have the ability to provide senior-level administrative support to professional staff; or any combination of education and experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the job duties of the position;
Have an interest and ability to learn general principles and practices of human resources management and employment-related federal and state laws and regulations;
Have the ability learn and use database applications and analytical tools, including evaluating data quality;
Have strong customer service, organizational, analytical, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work well independently and as part of a team;
Have the ability to utilize sharepoint and other tools to automate processes and track work items;
Are proficient in using office productivity suite (word, excel, powerpoint) in daily work as well the ability to use application tracking and/or enterprise resource planning (erp) software(the county uses microsoft office, neogov, and peoplesoft human capital management application)
Supplemental information
Additional position information:
This position has been designated by department leadership as a non-mission in an emergency, which means that you perform functions which can be delayed in the event of an emergency.
The normal workweek is 40 hours, monday-friday and may vary dependent on staff schedules and operational needs.
This position is exempt from the provisions of the fair labor standards act and is not overtime eligible.
Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule, every other thursday, comprising a 40-hour workweek; schedule and work location are to be determined.
Temporary telecommuting requirement
The work associated with this position will mostly be performed remotelyEmployees must reside in washington state and within a reasonable distance to their king county worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirementsThere will be situations where the employee is required to report to a county worksiteIt is possible that the work will be primarily performed remotely on an ongoing basis.
Employees will be provided with a county issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.
Please note that when an employee conducts work that is likely to bring them in contact with another individual, safety precautions are required by the department in alignment with the public health directive from the seattle & king county public health officer.
To support employees during this time king county has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotelyThe individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive teamKing county is doing its part to reduce the spread of covid-19 and remains committed to reducing our carbon footprint.
To apply
This position is open to all qualified applicantsIf you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefullyIf you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact tricia morrison at tricia.morrison@kingcounty.gov or 206-477-9441.
Forbes recently named king county as one of washington state`s best employersTogether, with leadership and our employees, we`re changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellenceAre you ready to make a difference? come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation`s best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our `true north`, we are making king county a welcoming community where every person can thriveWe value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforceTo reach this goal we are committed to workforce equityEquitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles-we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewardsWe encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including native american and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, lgbtq+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King county is an equal employment opportunity (eeo) employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected classOur eeo policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
Covid-19 vaccination requirement as of october 18, 2021, most* king county employees are required to be fully vaccinated against covid[1]19If hired, you will be required to submit proof of vaccination by october 18thPeople are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after their second dose in a two-dose series or two weeks after a single-dose vaccineEmployees may make requests for a reasonable accommodation based on a medical disability or for sincerely held religious beliefsPhilosophical, political, scientific, or sociological objections to vaccination will not be considered for an exemption or accommodation.
This directive applies to employees in the executive branch*, the assessor’s office, elections, the king county sheriff’s office, and the executive office.
