Director of Human Resources and Risk Management at Calexico Unified School District-Personnel Commission
IN-HOUSE VACANCY - INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY
This position is only available to current employees of this school district. Applications submitted by job seekers not currently employed by the school district will not be considered.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Risk Management, the Director of Human Resources and Risk Management is responsible for the administration of the day-to-day operation of the Human Resources Office, including certificated staffing, recruitment for teachers and certificated substitutes, employer/employee relations, evaluation of office personnel, and credentialing. The Director plans, organizes, and coordinates all human resources activities for certificated as well as non-Personnel Commission duties for the classified employees of the District. Oversee assigned risk-management functions, including workers' compensation, return-to-work and modified-duty programs, workplace injury and incident investigations, employee safety, and related risk-management activities. Provide technical expertise and administrative support in matters involving grievances, disciplinary actions, PERB proceedings, arbitration, employee relations, and other complex personnel matters.
Requirements / Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: Education: Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in human resources management, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field. Experience: Five years of recent responsible professional human resources experience, including at least three years in a management or supervisory capacity, preferably in a school district or other large public agency. Experience shall include substantial responsibility in areas such as recruitment and staffing, employee and labor relations, collective bargaining, grievance administration, employment law, workers' compensation, risk management, and/or related human resources functions. Experience in a public school district and/or merit system environment is desirable. 2:1 Ratio (2 years’ experience equals 1 year education) Note: Education cannot be ‘traded’ for missing years of experience.
Applicants that move forward to the interview phase will be required to present three (3) letters of reference at least two business days prior to the interview by 5:00 pm. All three letters of reference must be from current or former supervisors or authorized representatives of employers where the applicant obtained the qualifying experience required for this position. The employers must be school districts, governmental agencies, higher education institutions, nonprofit organizations, or comparable public-serving organizations. Letters based on volunteer experience will not be accepted. Letters should include the addresses and telephone numbers of the references. Failure to submit the letters by the deadline will disqualify the applicant from the interview phase due. ELIGIBILITY LIST: An eligibility list will be created from this recruitment and will be good for one year or until the list is exhausted. It will be used as follows: 1. To fill the current vacancy and future permanent vacancies which may occur during the life of the eligibility list. 2. To create a list of substitutes for the current class and other related classes. Substitutes work on an as-needed basis to fill in for absent employees.
- Certification (Uploading proof of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in human resources management, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field. Accepted documents include: - Transcript showing your name, the institution’s name, degree earned, and date awarded. - Degree certificate or diploma showing a bachelor’s or master’s degree. Screenshots of student records from a college or university website will not be accepted.)
- Letter of Introduction (The letter must explain how the applicant’s experience, qualifications, and professional accomplishments prepare them to perform the duties of the position. A general or previously prepared letter that does not specifically address this position will not be accepted.)
- Other (Veterans eligible for preference points on entrance examinations need to attach a copy of their DD214.)
- Resume (Resume)
Requirements / Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: Education: Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in human resources management, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field. Experience: Five years of recent responsible professional human resources experience, including at least three years in a management or supervisory capacity, preferably in a school district or other large public agency. Experience shall include substantial responsibility in areas such as recruitment and staffing, employee and labor relations, collective bargaining, grievance administration, employment law, workers' compensation, risk management, and/or related human resources functions. Experience in a public school district and/or merit system environment is desirable. 2:1 Ratio (2 years’ experience equals 1 year education) Note: Education cannot be ‘traded’ for missing years of experience.
Applicants that move forward to the interview phase will be required to present three (3) letters of reference at least two business days prior to the interview by 5:00 pm. All three letters of reference must be from current or former supervisors or authorized representatives of employers where the applicant obtained the qualifying experience required for this position. The employers must be school districts, governmental agencies, higher education institutions, nonprofit organizations, or comparable public-serving organizations. Letters based on volunteer experience will not be accepted. Letters should include the addresses and telephone numbers of the references. Failure to submit the letters by the deadline will disqualify the applicant from the interview phase due. ELIGIBILITY LIST: An eligibility list will be created from this recruitment and will be good for one year or until the list is exhausted. It will be used as follows: 1. To fill the current vacancy and future permanent vacancies which may occur during the life of the eligibility list. 2. To create a list of substitutes for the current class and other related classes. Substitutes work on an as-needed basis to fill in for absent employees.
- Certification (Uploading proof of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in human resources management, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field. Accepted documents include: - Transcript showing your name, the institution’s name, degree earned, and date awarded. - Degree certificate or diploma showing a bachelor’s or master’s degree. Screenshots of student records from a college or university website will not be accepted.)
- Letter of Introduction (The letter must explain how the applicant’s experience, qualifications, and professional accomplishments prepare them to perform the duties of the position. A general or previously prepared letter that does not specifically address this position will not be accepted.)
- Other (Veterans eligible for preference points on entrance examinations need to attach a copy of their DD214.)
- Resume (Resume)
Comments and Other Information
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
All interested applicants need to apply at Edjoin.org. Applicants need to attach all the documents listed below by the application deadline. Incomplete applications will NOT advance to the screening or testing phase. Submitting a complete application includes the following:
• Uploading proof of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in human resources management, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field. Accepted documents include:
- Transcript showing your name, the institution’s name, degree earned, and date awarded.
- Degree certificate or diploma showing a bachelor’s or master’s degree.
Screenshots of student records from a college or university website will not be accepted.
• Uploading a resume.
• Uploading a letter of introduction written specifically for this position that explains how your experience, qualifications, and professional accomplishments prepare you to perform the position's duties. A general or previously prepared letter that does not specifically address this position will not be accepted.
Missing any of the documents listed above, or uploading an illegible, blank, or incorrect document, will result in an incomplete application and disqualification from the recruitment process.
Only the information you choose to disclose in your application along with the required documents submitted by the application deadline, will be used to determine your eligibility.
Once the recruitment closes, you will not be able to update, change, or add documents to your application.
*If you are a veteran and will be requesting preference points, please upload a copy of your DD214.
Applicants that move forward to the interview phase will be required to present three (3) letters of reference at least two business days prior to the interview by 5:00 pm. The letters must be dated, signed, and written expressly for this recruitment attesting to the candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and successes. Letters should include the addresses and telephone numbers of the references. Failure to submit the letters by the deadline will disqualify the applicant from the interview phase due.
Comments and Other Information
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
All interested applicants need to apply at Edjoin.org. Applicants need to attach all the documents listed below by the application deadline. Incomplete applications will NOT advance to the screening or testing phase. Submitting a complete application includes the following:
• Uploading proof of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in human resources management, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field. Accepted documents include:
- Transcript showing your name, the institution’s name, degree earned, and date awarded.
- Degree certificate or diploma showing a bachelor’s or master’s degree.
Screenshots of student records from a college or university website will not be accepted.
• Uploading a resume.
• Uploading a letter of introduction written specifically for this position that explains how your experience, qualifications, and professional accomplishments prepare you to perform the position's duties. A general or previously prepared letter that does not specifically address this position will not be accepted.
Missing any of the documents listed above, or uploading an illegible, blank, or incorrect document, will result in an incomplete application and disqualification from the recruitment process.
Only the information you choose to disclose in your application along with the required documents submitted by the application deadline, will be used to determine your eligibility.
Once the recruitment closes, you will not be able to update, change, or add documents to your application.
*If you are a veteran and will be requesting preference points, please upload a copy of your DD214.
Applicants that move forward to the interview phase will be required to present three (3) letters of reference at least two business days prior to the interview by 5:00 pm. The letters must be dated, signed, and written expressly for this recruitment attesting to the candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and successes. Letters should include the addresses and telephone numbers of the references. Failure to submit the letters by the deadline will disqualify the applicant from the interview phase due.