Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity. Pay Range: $24.08 - $33.72 Hourly Department: Department of Community Justice (DCJ) Job Type: Regular Non-Represented Exemption Status: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): September 11, 2022 The Opportunity: OVERVIEW The Department of Community Justice (DCJ) is currently recruiting for a full-time Human Resources Technician. As a Human Resources Technician, you will be able to sharpen your human resources knowledge and skills and cultivate strong working relationships with the DCJ Human Resources team, DCJ employees and managers, and the county’s HR partners. You will provide overall coordination of the DCJ training calendar, schedule classes and other logistics, act as liaison with trainers, and ensure accurate data is captured in systems and share this confidential information with state agencies. Your excellent customer service skills, accuracy, and attention to detail will be essential. In this role you will be responsible for: Obtaining and reviewing necessary forms from employees and training facilitators. Monitoring and following up to obtain documentation to ensure timely processing or to meet legal/procedural requirements. Completing forms and entering data into a variety of human resources related systems and databases. Reviewing data to ensure completeness and accuracy according to applicable rules and policies. Identifying and correcting data or proposing corrective actions. Determining what is appropriate to enter into the HRIS to achieve desired results. Completing administrative functions in the Workday online training calendar, ensuring accuracy of training data and providing technical assistance and training to department liaisons and other subject matter experts, including resolving technical issues with Workday as they arise. Researching, compiling, and summarizing confidential data to support human resources programs/functions, and training; perform standard analyses as directed. Respond to questions from managers, supervisors and employees regarding state certification requirements, collective bargaining agreements, or personnel rules. Human Resource personnel file maintenance. This includes alphabetizing and adding hard copy documents to the correct personnel file. About the Team The DCJ Human Resources Team is made up of twelve professionals. The team values customer service, teamwork, collaboration, continuous improvement, partnering, and workforce strategic planning for the Department. Workforce Equity: At Multnomah County we are committed to maintaining an effective, respectful and inclusive workplace. We value collaborative problem solving and strive for continuous improvement. We strongly believe in workforce equity, diversity and inclusion. Visit our Workforce Equity Strategies Plan (WESP) to see where Multnomah County is headed with these values. THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY JUSTICE: Vision ~ Community Safety through Positive Change The Department of Community Justice (DCJ) is recognized as a national leader in both adult and juvenile community justice. DCJ routinely consults and makes use of evidence-based practices in their program and policy development. DCJ’s commitment to data-informed decision-making has led them to make smart investments of taxpayer dollars in supervision, sanctions, and services for the county's highest risk and highest need for justice-involved youth. DCJ makes long-term investments in its employees through the provision of education and training. The Department believes that in order to enhance public safety we must work collaboratively with the judiciary, law enforcement, schools, treatment agencies, and the community. More general information about the Department of Community Justice including our mission, vision, and strategies can be found at www.multco.us/dcj. The Department of Community Justice's Strategic Plan (Executive Summary and Full report) can be found at: https://multco.us/file/68223/download. COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: To protect the health of the community and employees, Multnomah County requires employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved medical or religious exception as a qualification of employment. The rule applies to all employees, as allowable by law. Candidates who receive an offer of County employment must provide proof of vaccination upon hire or submit an exception request prior to their start date. This eligible list from this recruitment may be used to fill future regular, on-call, temporary and limited duration positions. TO QUALIFY We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*: Equivalent to an Associate's degree with major course work in a related field. In lieu of a degree, we will consider equivalent related working experience, training and/or practical experience. Three years of increasingly responsible administrative support experience. Must pass a thorough background investigation, which includes being fingerprinted on the first day of employment. Must be able to travel to various offices/buildings throughout Multnomah County in a timely fashion. Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills. Advanced level training & experience with Google (e.g. Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, Google calendar etc.). Advanced level experience with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.). Intermediate level with Workday, Adobe Acrobat and Camtasia Experience maintaining confidentiality and sensitivity of information encountered through job related activities and actions to employee records. Experience working in a law enforcement, criminal justice, or corrections environment Demonstrated experience working with cross-functional teams, stakeholders & community partners Skills to work with diverse groups of people and varied communication styles *Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experiences that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position. SCREENING AND EVALUATION The Application Packet: Please be sure to provide all the materials below in your application submission: Online Application: Explain all related experience (paid or unpaid) and training in the education and work experience sections of the application. A Resume: Please indicate how you meet the required minimum qualifications. Be sure to explain in detail, including dates, all related work experience, paid or unpaid any relevant experience and education. Please be sure your resume includes the following for each employer: name of employer, location, dates of employment, your title, a brief summary of your responsibilities, the number of employees under your supervision. Note: The application should demonstrate your work experience/skills and how it is related to those shown in the Overview and To Qualify sections of the job announcement. Please be thorough, as these materials may be scored and determine your eligibility for an interview. The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows: Initial review of minimum qualifications A phone screen, oral exam, supplemental question scoring or written exam may be used to determine the most qualified candidates Consideration of top candidates/Interviews Background Investigation Note: Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Type of Position: This hourly position is eligible for overtime. Type: Non-Represented FLSA: Non-Exempt Schedule: Monday - Friday (40 hours) Location: Hybrid: Telework, Juvenile Justice Complex @ 1401 NE 68th Portland, OR 97213 Multnomah County offers a comprehensive benefit package to all eligible employees. A few highlights include: Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Rx through Cigna, Moda Health or Kaiser Permanente). Qualify for a defined benefit pension after five years of vesting; we pick up the employee's share of the retirement contribution (6% of subject wages). Generous paid leave (vacation, sick, parental, bereavement, military etc.) Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance Optional deferred compensation and flexible spending accounts Access to a free annual Tri-met bus pass Access to wellness resources Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals. Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply. Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711. Questions? Recruiter: Joanne Campbell Email: joanne.m.campbell@multco.us Phone: 1 (971) 4012249 Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice. Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. Job Profile: 9061 - Human Resources Technician (NR)