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9315
PERSONNEL SPECIALIST, SENIOR
Nature of Work
Under general supervision, performs
advanced level professional personnel work in one or more of the
designated areas of the Division of Personnel. Requires a high
degree of technical knowledge and analytical skill and the
ability to organize complex work in a project or team setting
where accountability is assigned for meeting timetables for major
projects in the functional area. The work involves the
completion of more difficult, sensitive or controversial
assignments in the functional area. Performs related work as
required.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Work at this level is
characterized by project and team leader responsibility or by
personnel generalist responsibility in a liaison role with a
department. The work is usually of considerable difficulty and
complexity. May independently plan, organize and coordinate
projects and studies.
Examples of Work
Trains subordinate and newly appointed specialists in all
aspects of successful completion of work assignments.
Acts as team leader in successful completion of projects in
the area of assignment.
Leads job analysis projects for a variety of occupations;
develops questionnaires and procedures for conducting desk
audits, interviews, and data collection techniques; writes
or directs the writing of reports or class specifications;
recommends major staffing patterns in user agencies.
Develops or oversees the development of a variety of
examinations; directs appropriate research and the writing
of test items and the conducting of validation studies.
Develops or oversees the development of training and
experience rating devices; directs the evaluation of
applicant training and experience to determine if minimum
requirements are met; resolves more difficult ratings and
applicant complaints.
Develops or oversees the development of recruiting programs
for system-wide use including scheduled campus recruitment
and the establishment of permanent contacts with
specialized training programs; assists agencies in more
difficult recruitment problems.
Develops or oversees the development of specialized training
courses; instructs groups of employees in a variety of
subjects; instructs subordinate specialists in the use of
equipment and development of courses.
Advises agencies in the application of grievance proceedings;
resolves more difficult, sensitive, or controversial
grievances.
Reviews proposed personnel actions for conformity to budget
amounts, personnel policies, and merit system rules and
regulations; assures timely processing of personnel
transactions.
Acts as lead worker/consultant to subordinate and newly
appointed specialists; may act as unit liaison between
specialist and unit manager.
Directs an established specialty program such as equal
employment opportunity, or affirmative action.
Serves as a contact with the merit system and other state and
federal agencies on matters relating to the specialty
program.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the principles and practices of personnel
administration.
Knowledge of the organization and function of state
government.
Knowledge of basic statistics, research methods and techniques
for organizing and presenting data.
Knowledge of the characteristics of a variety of occupational
groups.
Knowledge of the merit system rules and regulations.
Knowledge of federal and state personnel laws relating to the
area of assignment.
Skill in interviewing techniques and in giving and receiving
information through personal contact.
Skill in writing comprehensive technical reports in the area
of assignment.
Skill in the development and application of analytical
techniques to complex job analysis and validation studies.
Ability to train and direct the work of subordinate personnel
specialists.
Ability to lead and organize the work and assigned personnel
in the successful and timely completion of projects.
Ability to tactfully deal with a variety of individuals under
varying circumstances.
Ability to explain technical information in a clear manner,
both orally and in writing.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with
employees, public officials, and the general public.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion in all
facets of work.
Minimum Qualifications
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Training:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or
university.
Substitution:
Full time or equivalent part time experience in
professional personnel work, or in responsible clerical
work processing applications, registers, or other personnel
actions which require familiarity with merit system rules
and regulations and personnel policies and procedures may
substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required
training.
OR
Successful completion of college course work from an
accredited college of university may through an established
formula, substitute for the required training.
Experience:
Four years of full-time or equivalent part-time
paid professional personnel experience in one or more of
the areas of assignment.
Substitution:
Graduate degree from an accredited college or
university in a field directly related to the area of
assignment may substitute for one year of the above
experience.
Note: A valid West Virginia driver's license may be required.
Established: 9-19-90
Effective:
10-16-90