<p>THE POSITION</p> <p>Would you enjoy make a lasting impact on employees within the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA)? Do you have a desire to help employees and organizations learn, grow, and succeed? The Southeastern Veterans' Center is seeking a Human Resource Analyst 3 (General) to oversee our Human Resource (HR) Department. You will be responsible for day-to-day HR operations while coordinating human resource functions including employee relations, workforce support, coaching, and mentorship. By joining our amazing team of professionals you can turn your career aspirations into reality!</p> <p>Watch this video to see how you can make a difference working for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Apply today!</p> <p>DESCRIPTION OF WORK</p> <p>As a Human Resource Analyst 3, you will oversee the day-to-day human resource operations at the Southeastern Veterans' Center. You will supervise staff performing human resource functions including employee relations, workforce support, and timekeeping. You will also collaborate with DMVA headquarters and Enterprise Office of Administration staff, and provide advice and guidance about fair and consistent application of policies of collective bargaining agreements. This role requires excellent communication skills to liaise between employees and management to address concerns, improve communications, and enhance overall employee satisfaction. In addition, you will offer career guidance and skills enhancement services, assist with goal setting, and mentor new hires, current employees, and management.</p> <p>Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.</p> <p>Work Schedule and Additional Information:</p> <ul> <li>Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week </li><li>Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:15 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 45-minute lunch. You will work some evenings and weekends as needed. </li><li>Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. </li><li>Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. </li><li>You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. </li></ul> <p>REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY</p> <p>QUALIFICATIONS</p> <p>Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>One year as a Human Resource Analyst 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or </li><li>Three years of analytical experience that includes two years of professional human resource experience, and a bachelor's degree; or </li><li>An equivalent combination of experience and training. </li></ul> <p>Other Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>You must possess one or more years of full-time professional Human Resource experience working in a health care setting. </li><li>You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency. </li><li>You must be able to perform essential job functions. </li></ul> <p>Legal Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination. </li><li>This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act. </li><li>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. </li></ul> <p>How to Apply:</p> <ul> <li>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). </li><li>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. </li><li>Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. </li><li>Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. </li></ul> <p>Veterans:</p> <ul> <li>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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans. </li></ul> <p>Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):</p> <ul> <li>711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). </li></ul> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>EXAMINATION INFORMATION</p> <ul> <li> <p>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).</p> </li><li> <p>Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.</p> </li><li> <p>Your score is valid for this specific posting only.</p> </li><li> <p>You must provide complete and accurate information or:</p> </li><li> <p>your score may be lower than deserved.</p> </li><li> <p>you may be disqualified.</p> </li><li> <p>You may only apply/test once for this posting.</p> </li><li> <p>Your results will be provided via email.</p> </li></ul> <p>Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this short video!</p> <p>See the total value of your benefits package by exploring our benefits calculator.</p> <p>Health & Wellness</p> <p>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.*</p> <p>Compensation & Financial Planning</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Work/Life Balance</p> <p>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.*</p> <p>Values and Culture</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Employee Perks</p> <p>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.</p> <p>For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.</p> <ul> <li>Eligibility rules apply. </li></ul> <p>01</p> <p>Selective Certification: Do you possess one or more years of full-time professional Human Resource experience working in a healthcare setting?</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>02</p> <p>If you indicated YES to the question above, please describe the details of the experience you possess. Please be sure to address the items listed below in your response. The claimed experience must also be provided within the experience section of your application. If you indicated NO to the question above, type N/A in the box below.</p> <ul> <li>The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience </li><li>The specific duties you performed related to your professional Human Resource experience in a healthcare setting </li><li>Your level of responsibility </li></ul> <p>03</p> <p>Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Human Resource Analyst 2 for one or more years full-time</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>04</p> <p>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.</p> <p>05</p> <p>How much full-time analytical experience do you possess?</p> <ul> <li>3 years or more </li><li>2 but less than 3 years </li><li>1 but less than 2 years </li><li>Less than 1 year </li><li>None </li></ul> <p>06</p> <p>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.</p> <p>07</p> <p>How much full-time professional analytical experience do you possess in human resources?</p> <ul> <li>2 years or more </li><li>1 but less than 2 years </li><li>Less than 1 year </li><li>None </li></ul> <p>08</p> <p>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.</p> <p>09</p> <p>How many semester credits of college coursework have you completed? 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.</p> <p>If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting www.naces.org and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.</p> <p>For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visit https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3 and click on Other Information.You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.</p> <ul> <li>30 credits or more </li><li>Less than 30 credits </li><li>None </li></ul> <p>10</p> <p>How many semester credits of graduate level 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.</p> <p>If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting www.naces.org and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.</p> <p>For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visit https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3 and click on Other Information.You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.</p> <ul> <li>30 credits or more </li><li>Less than 30 credits </li><li>None </li></ul> <p>11</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.</p> <p>If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our FAQ page.</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li></ul> <p>12</p> <p>WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - PRESENTATION CREATION, REPORTS, AND DELIVERY</p> <p>Develops and delivers presentations and reports to communicate findings, observations, and recommendations resulting from analyses of human resource and workforce data. Utilizes data visualization techniques that enhance audience comprehension and helps the data "tell a story." Potential audiences include agency executives and managers, human resources staff, and external organizations.</p> <p>Levels of Performance</p> <p>Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.</p> <ul> <li>A. I have experience developing presentations and reports to communicate findings, observations, and recommendations resulting from analyses of human resource and workforce data. I was responsible for delivering these results using multiple delivery methods such as in-person presentations, webinars, and workshops. </li><li>B. I have experience developing presentations or reports to communicate findings, observations, and recommendations resulting from analyses of human resource and workforce data. Someone else was responsible for delivering the results I developed. </li><li>C. I have experience conducting meetings or presenting information sourced from an analysis of human resource and workforce data that someone else compiled. I have no experience with developing reports or data visualization from analyses of human resource and workforce data. </li><li>D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to training, public speaking, or education. </li><li>E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior. </li></ul> <p>13</p> <p>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.</p> <ul> <li>The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. </li><li>Your experience developing presentations. </li><li>Your experience developing reports. </li><li>Your experience delivering results. </li><li>Your level of responsibility. </li></ul> <p>14</p> <p>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.</p> <ul> <li>College/University </li><li>Course Title </li><li>Credits/Clock Hours </li></ul> <p>15</p> <p>WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - TALENT PLANNING</p> <p>Consults with agency senior managers and executive staff to understand the business needs and objectives of client agencies. Researches and collaboratively develops human resource strategies with human resource colleagues and client agency managers to address short-term and long-term business needs. Research may include an analysis of turnover within key occupational groups, staffing needs assessments, analysis of retirement projections, assessing employee engagement, and evaluating recruitment strategies. Human resource strategies could include organization restructuring, succession planning, revised recruitment plans, and agency supervisor development.</p> <p>Levels of Performance</p> <p>Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.</p> <ul> <li>A. I have experience consulting and collaborating with senior managers and executive staff to identify the business needs and objectives of client agencies. I have experience researching and developing human resource strategies to address short-term AND long-term business needs. </li><li>B. I have experience consulting and collaborating with senior managers and executive staff to identify the business needs and objectives of client agencies. I have experience researching and developing strategies to address short-term business needs. </li><li>C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to talent development, workforce planning, project management, or strategic planning. </li><li>D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior. </li></ul> <p>16</p> <p>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.</p> <ul> <li>The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. </li><li>Your experience consulting and collaborating with senior managers and executive staff to identify the business needs and objectives of client agencies. </li><li>Your experience researching and developing human resource strategies to address short-term needs. </li><li>Your experience researching and developing human resource strategies to address long-term needs. </li><li>Your level of responsibility. </li></ul> <p>17</p> <p>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.</p> <ul> <li>College/University </li><li>Course Title </li><li>Credits/Clock Hours </li></ul> <p>18</p> <p>WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - HUMAN RESOURCE ANALYTICS</p> <p>Researches, develops, and implements HR data analytics techniques to identify workforce trends and factors that impact the commonwealth's ability to attract and retain talent. Utilizes various techniques including the application of statistical methods to identify relationships in human resource data sets and the degree of correlation between identified variables.</p> <p>Levels of Performance</p> <p>Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.</p> <ul> <li>A. I have experience researching, developing, and implementing various human resource data analytics techniques, both qualitative and quantitative, to assess an organization's success at attracting and retaining talent. I have experience working with managers to ascertain their data needs and have translated those needs into effective analytics. </li><li>B. I have experience implementing human resource data analysis techniques, quantitative and/or qualitative, that someone else identified and developed to assess an organization's success at attracting and retaining talent. </li><li>C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to workforce analysis, workforce planning, workforce research and reporting, workforce trends, economics, or statistics. </li><li>D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior. </li></ul> <p>19</p> <p>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.</p> <ul> <li>The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. </li><li>Your experience researching, developing, and implementing various human resource data analytics techniques, both qualitative and quantitative, to assess an organization's success at attracting and retaining talent. </li><li>Your experience translating data needs into effective analytics. </li><li>Your experience implementing human resource data analysis techniques, quantitative and/or qualitative, to assess an organization's success at attracting and retaining talent. </li><li>Your level of responsibility. </li></ul> <p>20</p> <p>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.</p> <ul> <li>College/University </li><li>Course Title </li><li>Credits/Clock Hours </li></ul> <p>21</p> <p>WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE DATA GATHERING</p> <p>Obtains qualitative and/or quantitative human resource and workforce data from various human resource systems and commonwealth data sources such as databases and online systems. Also conducts interviews, focus group discussions, surveys, or polls to obtain data.</p> <p>Levels of Performance</p> <p>Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.</p> <ul> <li>A. I have experience obtaining qualitative and/or quantitative data from electronic data sources. </li><li>B. I have experience obtaining qualitative and/or quantitative data using ONE or MORE of the following hands-on/in person methods: interviews, focus group discussions, surveys, or polls. I DO NOT have experience obtaining the data from electronic sources such as databases or online systems. </li><li>C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to research methods or data analytics. </li><li>D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior. </li></ul> <p>22</p> <p>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.</p> <ul> <li>The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. </li><li>Your experience obtaining qualitative and/or quantitative data from electronic data sources. </li><li>Your experience obtaining qualitative and/or quantitative data using hands-on/in person methods: interviews, focus group discussions, surveys, or polls. </li><li>Your level of responsibility. </li></ul> <p>23</p> <p>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.</p> <ul> <li>College/University </li><li>Course Title </li><li>Credits/Clock Hours </li></ul> <p>Required Question</p> <p>Employer Commonwealth of Pennsylvania</p> <p>Address 613 North Street</p> <p>Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120</p> <p>Website http://www.employment.pa.gov</p>