Human Resource Analyst 2 (General)

THE POSITION

Are you ready to take your Human Resource career to the next level? The Pennsylvania State Police is looking for a Human Resource Analyst 2 (General) to serve as the Workplace Safety Coordinator which includes managing the Commercial Driver's License (CDL) program and the State Employees Assistance Program (SEAP) for the Department. If you want to learn and grow in your career and work with a great team, this is a perfect opportunity for you.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This Human Resource Analyst 2 (General) position is located in the Employee Relations and Workforce Support Division. You would primarily be responsible for administering the Department's workplace Accident and Illness Prevention Program (AIPP) in accordance with State and Federal laws. In this role, you will develop and implement police and procedures, coordinate the administration of the safety management program, and develop and maintain the Department workplace safety manual. You will have the opportunity to serve as the Department Safety Committee chairperson, ensuring emergency action plans are in place for all Department wide work locations. Work includes administering the Department's workplace safety inspection program, analyzing injury/incident report data, and administering the Department's Hazardous Substance Awareness Program. Serving as the SEAP Coordinator will be included in your duties.

Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.

• Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.

• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, in office 2 days a week, 3 days teleworking. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.

• Free parking comes with this position.

• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Human Resource Analyst 1 including six months in the area of the parenthetical; or

• One year of experience in the performance of professional human resource duties, including six months of experience in the area of the parenthetical; and a bachelor's degree; or

• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass criminal history and background investigations if you do not have a current Pennsylvania State Police background on file.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).

• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.

• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.

• You must provide complete and accurate information or:

• your score may be lower than deserved.

• you may be disqualified.

• You may only apply/test once for this posting.

• Your results will be provided via email.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

• Eligibility rules apply.

01

Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Human Resource Analyst 1 (General) for one full year or more?

• Yes

• No

02

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

03

How many years of full-time experience in the performance of professional human resource duties do you possess?

• 1 year or more

• Less than 1 year

• None

04

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

05

How much graduate coursework have you completed in human resources; public, business, or hospital administration; labor or industrial relations; industrial engineering; management; any field of psychology (industrial/organizational, assessment, educational, applied, etc.); any field of law (employment, criminal, corporate, etc.); educational or vocational counseling; or other fields closely related to human resources? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3 and click on Other Information.

• 30 credits or more

• Less than 30 credits

• None

06

CS-INSTRUCTIONS You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training. The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our FAQ page.

• Yes

07

CS-0501A WB1 - RESEARCHING INFORMATION

Conducts research by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting information related to workplace safety, accidents/injuries, and the State Employee Assistance Program (SEAP). Researches files and coordinates information from other personnel to prepare for special projects and reports as needed.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience researching records and files for various projects and reports. When given a topic, I was responsible for compiling all available documents from a variety of data sources.
• B. I have experience retrieving specifically requested records and files from a single source that someone else identified.
• C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to research methods, research design and analysis, or data collection.
• D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

08

CS-EXPERIENCE DETAILS V1 WB 1 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

• Your experience compiling all available documents from a variety of data sources.

• Your experience retrieving specifically requested records and files from a single source that someone else identified.

• Your level of responsibility.

09

CS-EDUCATION If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University

• Course Title

• Credits/Clock Hours

10

CS-0501A WB2 - INVESTIGATIONS

Investigates workplace violations regarding safety concerns and complaints from management, staff, and vendors. Identifies the problem and determines compliance with departmental polices, practices, and collective bargaining agreements. Recommends appropriate action or resolution.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience investigating workplace violations. I was responsible for identifying the problem, determining compliance with policies, practices, or collective bargaining agreements, and implementing a resolution or settlement to the issue.
• B. I have experience investigating workplace violations. I was responsible for identifying the problem and determining compliance with policies, practices, or collective bargaining agreements. Someone else was responsible for implementing a resolution or settlement based on information I provided.
• C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to criminology, legal investigations, crime and security, employee or workplace investigations, or investigative interviewing.
• D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

11

CS-EXPERIENCE DETAILS V1 WB 2 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

• Your experience investigating allegations of workplace violations.

• Your experience identifying problems, determining compliance with policies, practices, or collective bargaining agreements.

• Your experience implementing resolutions or settlements.

12

CS-EDUCATION If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University

• Course Title

• Credits/Clock Hours

13

CS-0501A WB3 - TRAINING DELIVERY

Conducts meetings, conferences, workshops, trainings, and seminars using multiple delivery methods such as instructor-led classrooms and workshops, remote web-casts, self-guided web-based training, and e-learning options. Works with subject matter experts to deliver specific training programs.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience conducting training. I was responsible for delivering in-person AND electronic learning training.
• B. I have experience conducting training. I was responsible for delivering in-person OR electronic learning training.
• C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework in related to training delivery or public speaking.
• D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

14

CS-EXPERIENCE DETAILS V1 WB 2 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

• The actual duties you performed related to training delivery.

• Your level of responsibility and delivery methods utilized.

15

CS-EDUCATION If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University

• Course Title

• Credits/Clock Hours

Required Question

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Address 613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website http://www.employment.pa.gov