Field Human Resource Officer 3 Norristown State Hospital – Montgomery County, PA

Health and Human Services is seeking a hardworking individual to supervise a staff of professional, para-professional and clerical employees engaged in a full range of human resource programs, to include: Labor Relations, Timekeeping and complement control. Performs managerial work directing and implementing human resource programs in a 24/7 mental health facility. If you have what this takes, apply today!

In this position you will act in an advisory role in support of human resource functions, work to analyze problems, and provide technical HR support to department heads and staff at all levels; ensure use of streamlined processes to provide efficient customer service and maintain cohesive working relationships with all levels of staff and management within the agency.

You will also be responsible for interpretation of State and Federal Laws, policy and procedure administered by GOA, SCSC and the Dept. of Human Services and CBA/Memorandum of Understanding; apply relevant policies, laws appropriately seeking guidance from executive staff and/or central office HR staff as needed.

You will be working closely with facility labor relations coordinators (LRC) to ensure high levels of activity result in consistent investigative actions and follow through with agency discipline processes; provide technical support to LRCs, supervisors/managers regarding disciplinary actions and labor relations issues; interpret union contracts, explain policy, provide guidance about the investigatory and disciplinary process and make recommendations for appropriate levels of employee discipline. This position works on behalf of management and participates, as needed, in LM/M&D/1st step meetings. You will serve as a liaison for local management and agency Labor Relations Section regarding all labor relations issues.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can 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 be expected to work from home (telework) part-time. You must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Norristown.
• 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.

In compliance with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements, if you are selected for this position, you must show, at the time of hire, verification that you have received either a single-dose COVID-19 vaccination, or both doses of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccination, unless you are exempt from receiving a COVID-19 vaccination due to an ADA or religious accommodation. If you fail or refuse to show the required verification at the time of hire, and you have not received an exemption from the CMS vaccination requirements, your employment will be terminated.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience as a Human Resource Analyst 3, a Field Human Resource Officer 2, or a Human Resource Director 1; Or
• Four years of professional human resource experience which included one year of supervisory experience, 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:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history report.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
  • Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

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.
• 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).

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.

• 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.