Wilson County Department of Social Services Build a career with us! promotes safety, self-determination and self-sufficiency for families, children and adults through the delivery of services in a professional and caring manner. Paid Health Insurance for employees | Dental |Longevity Pay | 401-K | Life Insurance Vacation/Sick Leave | 11 Paid Holidays | Flex Care |Travel Reimbursement Career Opportunity for Personnel Officer I Position: 295-18-126 Job Order: 1037420 Salary Grade: 70 Salary Range: $42,168 – $71,280 * SALARY NEGOTIABLE WITHIN THE RANGE BASED ON EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS If you are seeking a career as a Human Resources Manager helping to positively impact a workforce of caring professionals in a World Class Human Services Agency, this is the position for you! DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Employee in this position will provide direct supervision to Personnel Technicians and Staff Development Specialists. Responsibilities include managing a competency-based Human Resources System, administration of policy and procedures for employees subject to the Office of State Human Resources, all functions of employee relations and lead the recruitment/interview/selection process. Ongoing research, strategic planning, organizational development/implementation and leadership of futuristic Human Resources programs to achieve innovative results. Lead Staff Development Specialists who deliver ongoing professional development to Human Service Professionals and training needs. Employee takes the lead role in the agency’s interview/selection process and must be knowledgeable of the competency based and legal aspects of interviewing. Employee in this position must possess and practice ethical behaviors in the administration of employee disciplinary management. Must be able to effectively manage daily interruptions, employee relations and therefore must have the ability to multi-task effectively. Employee is responsible for training, coaching, and conferencing with leadership on various day to day employee relations issues. Responsible for the oversight of the continuous development/improvement and evaluation of training curriculums. Regular attends agency, community, and state meetings. Must be able to effectively communicate with employees at all levels within the agency and community/state professionals. Requires the ability to work effectively in a teamwork setting and maintain a cooperative and effective relationship with staff, community partners and agency leaders. Employee in this position will need to perform the following competencies at an advanced level: 1) team building 2) customer service 3) interviewing 4) time management 5) documentation in a paperless system 6) accuracy and attention to detail 7) planning and organization 8) effective communication 9) problem solving 10) strong work ethic 11) technical ability including a thorough knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel software applications 12) initiative 13) interpersonal skills and 14) Leadership 15) Analytics 16) Adaptability 16) Personal Development. Must have a valid driver’s license and dependable transportation. MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from a four year college or university and two years of personnel experience in a technical or administrative capacity involving the application and interpretation of personnel policies, and the development of proposed procedures for implementation of approved policies preferably with experience with a variety of personnel programs i.e. position management, payroll administration, employee relations, employee safety, recruitment; staff retention program or, an equivalent combination of training and experience. Preference: Substantial supervisory experience in a human services agency. Social Work Degree (MSW) or equivalent. Work experience in a Department of Social Services or a related Human Services profession. Experience in Organizational Development and Staff Development with demonstrated competency. APPLICATION PROCESS: Applicants must complete and submit a Wilson County application by the closing date. A resume may be attached but is not a substitute. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Deadline: November 28, 2014 Drug Screening Required Re-Posting Date: October 28, 2014 APPLICATIONS CAN BE OBTAINED BY APPLYING ON LINE AT WILSON-CO.COM OR CONTACTING: Employment Security Commission | 302 Tarboro St. West | Wilson, North Carolina, Telephone: (252-234-1129) Wilson County DSS | POB 459 | Wilson, NC 27894 EO/AA Employer www.wilsoncountydss.org