We are currently recruiting to fill two (2) Departmental Human Resources Analyst II vacancies in the Health Services Department, that focus on recruitment. However, the eligible list resulting from this recruitment may also be used to fill other vacancies countywide.

Why join the Health Services Department?
Contra Costa Health Services is the largest Department in Contra Costa County, with over 4,700 employees in various disciplines both clinical and non-clinical in its nine (9) divisions. We are looking for someone to join our dynamic, dedicated, and cohesive Personnel Team.

In this role, you will play a crucial part in providing professional human resources services to assigned programs/divisions by performing personnel work of difficult and complex nature in the areas of recruitment, classification, and compensation. You will join a team of clerical, technical, and professional personnel staff with dedicated oversight from a manager in the Personnel Services Unit. If you are interested in working with people representing a myriad of job classifications that provide critical support and services to the 1 million+ residents of Contra Costa County, Health Services is the place for you.

We are looking for someone who is:

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  Innovative. We are constantly looking at ways to improve the way we work!
• Creative. You may encounter unique problems that require creative solutions.
• A leader. You will be responsible for managing a high-volume workload and making decisions without a lot of oversight.
• Tech Savvy. We use several systems in our day-to-day work.
• Supportive. Our hiring managers depend on you to help them fill critical roles in their divisions.
• Customer Service Oriented. You will need to communicate clearly with employees and their supervisors in a timely manner.

• Provide guidance and advice to managers on updates to job descriptions, job analysis, and essential functions.
• Collaborate with Managers and Supervisors in planning and preparing for full-cycle departmental recruitments.
• Work closely in partnership with Central HR in preparations for departmental-specific and County-wide recruitments.
• Consult with Managers and Supervisors on personnel procedures, practices, and policies.
• Conduction initial studies for classification requests to be submitted to the Department of Human Resources.
• Write thorough analysis and summary reports.

• Your work will have a direct impact on the County's ability to provide important public health services.
• You will work with people who are passionate about their work and focused on continuous improvement and innovation.
• You will have ample learning opportunities that will allow you to develop your skills and abilities.
• You will be a part of an integrated system of healthcare services, community health improvement, and environmental protection.
• You will join a fluid, cohesive team of HR professionals committed to the mission and values of the Health Services Department.

• You need to use time management and organization skills to multi-task and prioritize assignments in a fast-paced environment.
• You need to know how to apply County policies and State and Federal laws to make decisions.
• You need to have the willingness to be flexible in a work environment with constantly changing priorities.
• You must be attentive to your varying audiences and adjust your communications to the expectations of the audience.
• You must be comfortable with advising Managers on finding strategic solutions to reaching long-term objectives.

• Critical Thinking – analytically and logically evaluating information, policies, and procedures
• Innovative Problem Solving – Identifying and analyzing problems in order to propose resolutions and/or recommendations
• Delivering Results – Meeting organizational goals and customer expectations and making decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks
• Teamwork – Building and maintaining professional relationships, collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
• Political & Organizational Savvy – Working skillfully with politics, procedures, and protocols across organizational levels and boundaries
• Action & Results Focused (Taking Initiative) – Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment
• Adaptability – Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
• Attention to Detail – Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
• Customer Focus – Attending to the needs and expectations of customers
• Learning Agility – Seeking learning opportunities and applying lessons to one's work
• Professional Integrity & Ethics – Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
• Oral & Written Communication – Engaging effectively in dialogue and communicating effectively in writing
• Strategic Thinking & Perspective – Evaluating immediate actions in the context of achieving long-range objective
• Valuing Diversity – Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:

Experience: Two (2) years of full-time or its equivalent professional human resources experience. Qualifying experience should include one or more of the following areas of responsibility such as conducting classification studies, compensation analysis, recruitment and staffing.

Note: Professional Human Resources experience is defined as performing duties that require interpretation, independence of judgment and application of defined principles, practices and regulations.

AND

Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. A major in human resources management, business administration, public administration, industrial / organizational psychology, or a closely related field is preferred.

1. Application Filing and Evaluation: Applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application, applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.
2. Online Multiple-Choice Test: Candidates that clearly demonstrate that they possess the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in an online test. You will need access to a computer with a reliable internet connection to participate in the assessment. This multiple-choice test will assess candidates on the required competencies and technical skills. (Weighted: 100%)
3. Hiring Interview: TBD