Classification & Compensation Specialist - HR Consultant 3 (in-training) - Perm - Olympia, United States - State of Washington

Description

Salary: $4, $7,184.00 Monthly

Location : Thurston County - Olympia, WA

Job Type: Full Time - Permanent

Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number:

Department: Dept. of Fish and Wildlife

Opening Date: 06/10/2024

Closing Date: 6/24/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Description

FULL-TIME/PERMANENT
CLASSIFICATION & COMPENSATION SPECIALIST
HUMAN RESOURCE CONSULTANT 3 (HRC3) IN-TRAINING

Director's Office - Human Resource Division
Olympia, Washington - Thurston County

This recruitment has been reopened to include the option for an in-training appointment. If you previously applied to this position and would still like to be considered, please re-apply.

We are recruiting to hire at the Human Resource Consultant 2 or 3 level and we will train a Human Resource Consultant 2 up to a Human Resource Consultant 3 level
Depending on which level you are hired at, your salary will be as follows:
Human Resource Consultant 2 - $4,602- $6,198 Monthly
Human Resource Consultant 3 - $5,341- $7,184 Monthly

As a Classification & Compensation Specialist at WDFW, you'll provide expert guidance to supervisors and managers on position allocation and compensation matters. Collaborating closely with the Senior Classification & Compensation Specialist, this role involves advising on Human Resource (HR) policies, offering consultative services to agency stakeholders, and applying advanced knowledge and critical thinking to resolve complex classification and compensation challenges.

If you're skilled in HR, possess strong analytical abilities, and thrive in a dynamic team environment, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact within the agency.

Salmon in stream - Photo credit: Lora Brier

Duties

Here is what you will be doing,

Allocation and Position Description Review:

• Review and analyze position descriptions when positions are established, changed, or updated
• Advise supervisors in updating position descriptions as necessary.
• Review and approve position descriptions in the DocuSign process.
• Provide guidance to supervisors when developing or changing position descriptions to ensure adherence with state and federal employment laws, WACs, collective bargaining agreements, WDFW policies and classification specifications.
• Review position descriptions submitted for recruitment to ensure WDFW expectations, Office of Financial Management (OFM) and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) specifications are met.

Reallocation and compensation consultations:

• Review and analyze position descriptions when positions are submitted for reallocation.
• Allocate Washington General Service WGS positions.
• Conduct desk audits as needed.
• Evaluate position descriptions to determine Overtime Eligibility using the FLSA criteria.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work Setting, including hazards:
  • Work is performed in an office setting. Office hazards include working under fluorescent light, repetitively entering data into computer, looking at computer monitor for long periods of time, sitting or standing for long periods of time.
  • Work performed in an environment with frequent interruptions via phone or walk-in customers.

Schedule:

• This position normally works 8:00 am-5:00 pm, Monday-Friday, but may be required to work occasional weekends and evenings, depending on workload.

Travel Requirements:

• Some travel may be required throughout the State to attend training, meetings, and conferences

Tools and Equipment:

• Computer hardware & software; general office equipment.

Customer Interactions:

• Providing excellent customer service to WDFW's many programs is integral to Human Resources' success.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

To be considered for the Human Resource Consultant 2 level:

• A Bachelor's degree with focus on business, human resources, social or organizational behavioral sciences, or a related field.

AND

• One (1) year of professional human resource experience.

Please Note: Professional equivalent experience may substitute, year for year, for education requirement.

To be considered for the Human Resource Consultant 3 level:

• A bachelor's degree with focus on business, human resources, social or organizational behavioral sciences, or related field

AND

• Two (2) years of professional human resource experience including at least one (1) year of experience allocating positions.

OR

• Equivalent education/experience

PLUS:

• Experience with classification and compensation concepts and processes.
• Demonstration of core competencies: consulting, analysis, and problem solving, communications and interpersonal interactions; customer focus and business orientation; change leadership; and teamwork.
• Experience interpreting rules, regulations, policies, procedures, collective bargaining agreements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:

• Experience interpreting and applying Collective Bargaining Agreement language and the systems of the Washington State civil service system.
• Experience navigating HRMS.
• SPHR or PHR Certification.

Supplemental Information

Please note: Failure to follow the instructions below may lead to disqualification.

Experience and education selected, listed, and detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable in the application.

In order to successfully apply for this position, you MUST complete your profile at and attach the following to your profile before completing the online application:

• A cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications of this position (Generic cover letter will not be accepted).
• A current resume.
• Three professional references.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

All new employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9 Form) on their first day of work. If hired for this or any position at WDFW, you will be required to provide documentation proving you are eligible to work in the United States. For a list of acceptable documents, please use the following link:

JOIN THE WDFW TEAM:

Learn about our agencyand the perksof working for WDFW

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has some of the most talented people in the natural resource field. We celebrate and value diversity, appreciating that a workforce composed of those from different backgrounds and experiences creates an inclusive environment, strengthens positive relationships with the local community, and brings new perspectives and approaches to fulfilling the agency's mission. We value demonstrated skill in living WDFW values of Accountability, Service, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Empathy (ASPIRE).

WDFW employees may be eligible for the following: Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Vacation, Sick, and other Leave types.

Eleven (11) Paid Holidays per year and one (1) personal holiday if the employee is scheduled to be, or has been, continuously employed by the State of Washington for at least four (4) months.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), and an Employee Assistance Program.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer

VETERAN PREFERENCE NOTICE:

To take advantage of veteran preference, please do the following:

• Email a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22 or USDVA signed verification of service letter to .
• Subject line must include recruitment number, position, and Vet (for example: #10155 Biologist 1 - Veteran)
• Include your name as it appears on your application in

MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE NOTICE:

To take advantage of military spouse preference, please do the following:

• Notify us of your military spouse status by email at .
• Subject line must include recruitment number, position, and MS (for example: #10155 Biologist 1 - MS)
• Include your name as it appears on your application in

Note: Please blackout any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers.

As part of WDFW's efforts to advance respectful and inclusive work environments, the Agency expects inclusivity as part of our professional interactions and communications. Therefore, we want to ensure that all individuals feel welcome, are treated fairly and respectfully. All staff are empowered to fully contribute to serving their work unit, Agency, and the citizens of Washington.

The Department of Fish and Wildlife is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.

Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format please contact Jayme Chase by phone or email , or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at

If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at or

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More than Just a Paycheck
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave
Leave Sharing

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated

01

Do you have a valid driver's license? Write "Yes" if you possess a valid driver's license, or write "No" if you do not possess a valid driver's license.

02

Please select the option below that best describes the highest level of education you have completed.

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Some College.
• Vocational Degree or Certificate.
• Associates Degree.
• Bachelor's Degree.
• Master's Degree.
• Ph.D.
• None of the above.

03

What is your major area of study? If you possess multiple degrees, please list each degree and major. (If this does not apply to you, please put N/A.) This includes both vocational and college education.

04

Which of the following best describes your professional human resource experience?

• Less than two (2) years
• More than two (2) years
• No experience

05

Which of the following best describes your experience allocating positions?

• Less than one (1) year
• More than one (1) year
• No experience

06

Please briefly describe your professional human resource experience, to include the allocation of positions. ("See Resume" is not a valid response, if you do not have this experience, put N/A).

07

Please briefly describe your knowledge or experience with classification and compensation concepts and processes. ("See Resume" is not a valid response, if you do not have this experience, put N/A).

08

Please briefly describe your experience interpreting rules, regulations, policies, procedures, collective bargaining agreements. ("See Resume" is not a valid response, if you do not have this experience, put N/A).

09

Do you have experience interpreting and applying Collective Bargaining Agreement language and the systems of the Washington State civil service system?

• Yes
• No

10

How did you hear about this job posting? (Select all that apply).

• American Fisheries Society (AFS)
• Community Based Organization
• Community/Technical College
• El Informador
• Facebook
• Four W's Fishing Team, LLC - Willard Franklin III, LinkedIn
• Handshake
• Hiring Event/Workshop
• Job Board
• Job Fair
• LinkedIn
• Newspaper
• Other
• Other State Agency
• Other Website
• Professional Association
• Society of American Foresters (SAF)
• Twitter
• University Job Board
• UW College of the Environment
• WDFW Employee
• WDFW Recruiter
• WDFW Website
• Word of Mouth
• WorkSource

11

If you selected "Other," please specify the information/person that led you to this job posting.

12

Are you currently a permanent employee of the Department of Fish and Wildlife? ("Permanent employee" means an employee who has attained permanent status in a job classification upon successful completion of a probationary, trial service, or transition review period; this would include "Seasonal Career" appointments).

• Yes
• No

Required Question