Human Resources Generalist Ii at Fairfax County Government
Fairfax, VA
About the Job
Job Announcement
This is a reannouncement. Applicants who wish to revise their original application are encouraged to reapply with a revised application. Otherwise, all applicants who previously applied do not need to reapply to be considered.
This position coordinates, directs, and manages the department’s promotional examination processes for sworn personnel. Determines eligibility of candidates, processes announcements, solicits subject matter experts and assessors, secures test sites, and makes travel arrangements. Interacts with county's Department of Human Resources and assists with workgroup development of promotional processes. Also assists with various personnel related issues, such as pay for performance, diversity plan, compensation, dual incumbency, acting capacity promotions, and requisitions. Utilizes county and departmental information systems to track and monitor attrition rates and forecast upcoming eligible lists. Oversees the mentoring program to include training and developing mentors for sworn and civilian employees.
Illustrative Duties
(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position description.)
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
( The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)
Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in human resource management, public administration, or a related field; plus, two years of professional-level human resources experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED: Driver's license (required)
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, credit check, and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Employment contingent on completion of background investigation and employee subject to random drug testing. Work requires the ability to operate keyboard driven equipment and to sit for long periods. All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview; may include exercise.
The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314.DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov. EEO/AA/TTY.
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This is a reannouncement. Applicants who wish to revise their original application are encouraged to reapply with a revised application. Otherwise, all applicants who previously applied do not need to reapply to be considered.
This position coordinates, directs, and manages the department’s promotional examination processes for sworn personnel. Determines eligibility of candidates, processes announcements, solicits subject matter experts and assessors, secures test sites, and makes travel arrangements. Interacts with county's Department of Human Resources and assists with workgroup development of promotional processes. Also assists with various personnel related issues, such as pay for performance, diversity plan, compensation, dual incumbency, acting capacity promotions, and requisitions. Utilizes county and departmental information systems to track and monitor attrition rates and forecast upcoming eligible lists. Oversees the mentoring program to include training and developing mentors for sworn and civilian employees.
Illustrative Duties
(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position description.)
- Provides managers with guidance on employment, employee relations and other HR issues;
- Makes recommendations and revisions to departmental HR policies & procedures;
- Gathers, tracks and analyzes HR metrics, reports, and plans;
- Manages on-boarding, exit interviews, and other HR-related departmental programs;
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
( The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)
- Knowledge of human resources administration and management principles and practices;
- Ability to perform a variety of increasingly complex work in human resources;
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;
- Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software to prepare documents and store, manipulate, analyze and present information;
Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in human resource management, public administration, or a related field; plus, two years of professional-level human resources experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience conducting job analysis, training and development
- Experience conducting employment testing processes
- Experience working with a public safety organization
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED: Driver's license (required)
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, credit check, and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Employment contingent on completion of background investigation and employee subject to random drug testing. Work requires the ability to operate keyboard driven equipment and to sit for long periods. All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview; may include exercise.
The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314.DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov. EEO/AA/TTY.
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