Arkansas Department of Health
4815 W Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72205
Position Number: 22107031
County: Pulaski City: Little Rock
Posting End Date: Continuously Advertised
Anticipated Starting Salary: $41,348.50
Administration – Human Resources Classification and Compensation
Additional Preferences:
AASIS experience in Personnel Administration and Procurement preferred.
Strong AASIS experience with experience in Classification and Compensation and Personnel Management and working with spreadsheets preferred.
Strong written and verbal skills with the ability to communicate well with others preferred.
Must be able to lift 15-20 lbs.
Hiring Official: T. Sims
Recruitment Contact: Andrea.Flowers-Fells@arkansas.gov - 501-683-5699
The mission of the Department of Health is to protect and improve the health and well-being of all Arkansans.
Position Information
Class Code: R024C
Grade: GS07
FLSA Status: EXEMPT
Salary Range: $40,340.00 - $58,493.00
Summary
The Assistant Personnel Manager is responsible for implementing and maintaining various personnel systems and procedures. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.
Functions
Participates in hiring process by advertising vacancies, recruiting applicants, reviewing applications to determine if applicants meet minimum qualifications, scheduling and conducting interviews, and notifying applicants of selection/non-selection. Responds to telephone, written, and personal inquiries concerning job vacancies. Orients new employees by explaining agency policy/procedure, obtaining required employee information, and advising employees of benefits package. Maintains personnel files and leave records. Maintains performance evaluations system by tracking increase eligibility dates, ensuring compliance with performance evaluation procedures, and reviewing completed performance evaluations. Prepares and submits various personnel documents and reports and assists in preparation of budget proposals. Provides technical assistance to personnel by explaining procedures, updating agency policy/procedure, coordinating training, acting as insurance representative, and serving on various committees. May act as agency grievance officer. May supervise a small to medium-sized professional and administrative support staff by interviewing, recommending for hire, training, assigning and reviewing work, and evaluating the performance of incumbents. Performs other duties as assigned.
Dimensions
Occasional in-state travel required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the principles and practices of personnel management. Knowledge of personnel, payroll, and budget processes, policies, and procedures. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of others. Ability to prepare, present, and review oral and written information, reports, and programs. Ability to investigate and mediate employee/employer grievances and disputes. Ability to recruit, interview, and assess prospective employees.
Minimum Qualifications
The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in personnel management, public administration, general business, or a related field; plus two years of experience in public administration, human resource management, or a related field. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.
The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
