Human Resources Specialist
City of Baton Rouge Job Opportunities
Apply: September 24-30, 2021
Human Resources Specialist
Under the direction of a higher classification, performs sub-professional human resources management work within the City-Parish Department of Human Resources. Work involves assisting in the performance of tasks of limited complexity in one or more specialized areas of human resources. Work is performed in accordance with established policies, rules and regulations. Close supervision and guidance are required until the incumbent becomes proficient enough to exercise judgment in the performance of the duties of the position. Work is evaluated through the Performance Management Appraisal System (PMAS). Performs other work as requested.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Associate's degree in human resources management, business administration, public administration, or a related field, and two years of experience in human resources. SUBSTITUTIONS Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS (Unless otherwise specified below, must possess at the time of appointment and must be maintained current throughout employment in this classification.)
Position(s) may require passing a word processing, spreadsheet and/or other computer skill test(s).
SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION
Related associate's degree preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel preferred. (Must pass a PC skills exam to be considered proficient). In order to be considered as having the required selective certification experience, applicants must have at least 6 months of full-time experience performing the selective certification duties. PC skills exams are given MOST Mondays and Wednesdays 8:30 - 9:00 am. Contact HR Recruitment and Examination to confirm testing dates and times.
EXAMINATION
Professional Series written examination required (may take up to 3 hours from test start time). Subject areas and other exam preparation information are available at: https://www.brla.gov/261/Examination-Preparation. Written examinations are available on most Tuesdays, 8:30 – 9:00 am, check-in, Thursdays, *12:00 - 12:30 pm, and Fridays, 8:30 – 9:00 am check-in. Please call Human Resources Recruiting and Examination at 389-3132 to confirm testing dates and times. Test check-in is on a first-come-first-served basis. There are occasions where the test room is filled to capacity and applicants are asked to return on another day for testing. Picture identification, proof of social security number, and a completed online employment application are required for test room admittance.
*Where written exam volume is expected to be high, check-in of applicants may begin as early as 11:30 am in order to complete the check-in process prior to the required 12:30 cut-off time.