ANTIOCH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

CLASS TITLE:  DIRECTOR-CLASSIFIED HUMAN RESOURCES

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the direction of the Personnel Commission, plan, organize, control and direct Merit System and related human resources operations and activities including the recruitment, screening, examination, selection, processing, classification and compensation of classified employees for the District; coordinate and provide administrative support and consultation related to labor relations, collective bargaining, evaluations, contract administration, employee discipline, appeals and various other human resources functions; supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Plan, organize, control and direct Merit System and related human resources operations and activities including the recruitment, screening, examination, selection, processing, evaluation, classification and compensation of classified employees for the District; interpret, apply and assure District classified personnel activities comply with Personnel Commission and applicable State and federal standards, requirements, laws, codes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Attend administrative meetings and provide input, advice and direction regarding classified personnel functions including strategic planning, staffing needs, bargaining agreement implications and interpretation, employee discipline, evaluations, training and various other issues; serve as the executive secretary to the Personnel Commission as directed; perform administrative coordination functions.

Provide consultation to administrators, staff, applicants and others concerning classified human resources operations, standards, requirements, practices and procedures; respond to inquiries, resolve issues and conflicts and provide technical information concerning the Merit System, labor relations, recruitment, tests, evaluations, contracts, discipline, evaluations, training, bargaining agreements, performance improvement, appeals and related guidelines, laws, codes, regulations and policies.

Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel; interview and select employees and recommend transfers, reassignment, termination and disciplinary actions; coordinate staff work assignments and review work to assure compliance with established standards, requirements and procedures; direct work of staff in regards to application and improvement of personnel processes and procedures, internal and external working relationships, strategic planning and goal setting.

Coordinate and keep administrators current concerning classified personnel transactions; monitor, evaluate and determine staffing needs for classified personnel; provide strategic planning; coordinate recruitment and related advertising activities for classified job vacancies; direct the screening of employee applications to assure candidates meet minimum qualifications; direct the preparation, distribution and advertising placement of announcements for job openings.

Provide technical information, recommendations and assistance to the Superintendent, Personnel Commission, Board members and other administrators regarding classified staff transactions, recruitment, classification, compensation, testing, selection, placement and related personnel activities, needs and issues; develop and recommend new and revised policies, procedures, rules, regulations and programs related to classified personnel functions.

Plan, organize, control and direct the interviewing, selection and placement of personnel; coordinate and direct the scheduling, preparation and administration of examinations; oversee the conducting of interviews to determine eligibility of candidates; direct and participate in the analysis and accepting or rejecting of job applicants; coordinate and direct the distribution, collection and processing of employment applications; oversee the maintenance of eligibility and seniority lists.

Coordinate classification, reclassification, compensation and various other studies; oversee and participate in researching, compiling, comparing and analyzing related information and data; prepare and analyze related reports; perform job analysis and prepare job specifications for new and revised classifications; advise staff concerning job specifications, analysis and classification; establish and eliminate positions as appropriate; direct activities to assure proper salary placement of staff.

Research and maintain current knowledge of laws, codes, regulations and pending legislature related to classified human resources functions; modify programs, functions and procedures to assure compliance with Personnel Commission, State and federal requirements as appropriate.

Coordinate and direct communications, information and personnel to meet classified District human resources needs and assure smooth and efficient activities; direct the development and implementation of programs, projects, services, plans, strategies, systems, goals and objectives related to classified human resources functions.

Attend labor relations and related negotiations for classified personnel; provide technical assistance in collective bargaining activities; investigate and assist with resolving contract issues; maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information; compile, assemble and analyze information for negotiations; meet and confer with District and union representatives concerning collective bargaining, new positions, layoffs and other personnel matters.

Direct and participate in the preparation and maintenance of a variety of personnel records, files and reports related to classified employment, applications, testing, evaluations, discipline, leave, budgets, training, staffing, plans and assigned activities; prepare Board, Personnel Commission and various other administrative reports.

Develop and prepare the annual preliminary budget for the Personnel Commission and related classified human resources functions; analyze and review budgetary and financial data; control and authorize expenditures in accordance with established limitations.

Make periodic visits to schools and other District sites to interact with personnel, communicate District matters and observe functions.

Communicate with administrators, personnel, outside agencies and the public to exchange information, coordinate activities and resolve issues or concerns.

Operate a variety of office equipment including a copier, fax machine, typewriter, computer and assigned software; drive a vehicle to conduct work.

Prepare, develop and recommend policies, procedures, rules and regulations to the Board or Personnel Commission as appropriate.

Attend, conduct and participate in meetings, conferences, seminars, in-services and various other events; direct the preparation and dissemination of agenda items and meeting minutes; develop, implement and conduct various training programs and activities as directed; prepare and deliver oral presentations.

OTHER DUTIES:

Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Planning, organization and direction of Merit System and related human resources operations and activities including the recruitment, screening, examination, selection, processing, classification and compensation of classified employees.

Principles, practices and methods of public personnel administration including recruitment, selection, classification and salary administration.

Operations, policies and objectives relating to human resources activities.

Bargaining unit contracts and salary schedules.

Practices and procedures related to classified personnel.

Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.

Principles and techniques of labor relations, collective bargaining and contract administration.

District organization, operations, policies and objectives.

Budget preparation and control.

Oral and written communication skills.

Principles and practices of administration, supervision and training.

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

Operation of a computer and assigned software.

ABILITY TO:

Plan, organize, control and direct Merit System and related human resources operations and activities including the recruitment, screening, examination, selection, processing, classification and compensation of classified employees for the District.

Provide administrative support and consultation related to labor relations, collective bargaining, evaluations, contract administration, employee discipline, appeals and various other human resources functions.

Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.

Coordinate and keep administrators current concerning classified personnel transactions.

Represent the Personnel Commission and Merit System to the District and employees.

Plan, organize, direct and conduct classification, reclassification, salary and other personnel studies.

Analyze, develop and implement personnel plans, strategies, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Provide consultation to administrators, staff, applicants and others concerning classified human resources operations, standards, requirements, practices and procedures.

Coordinate and direct the scheduling, preparation and administration of examinations.

Support collective bargaining activities for the classified bargaining unit.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Interpret, apply and explain laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Operate a computer and assigned office equipment.

Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.

Meet schedules and time lines.

Work independently with little direction.

Plan and organize work.

Prepare comprehensive narrative and statistical reports.

Direct the maintenance of a variety of reports, records and files related to assigned activities.

Use assigned software at a proficient level.

Maintain consistent, punctual and regular attendance.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to:  bachelor’s degree in human resources, public administration or related field and five years increasingly responsible human resources experience involving work with recruitment, classification, compensation and labor relations functions including two years in a supervisory capacity.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid California driver’s license.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT:

Office environment.

Driving a vehicle to conduct work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Hearing and speaking to exchange information and make presentations.

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.

Seeing to read a variety of materials.

Sitting for extended periods of time.

Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally to file and retrieve materials.

Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.