Description

The City of Long Beach is seeking an experienced, creative, innovative and collaborative individual who is committed to develop and lead the Department of Public Works, Personnel Services Division as a Personnel Officer.

THE POSITION

The Personnel Officer is an at-will management position that reports to the General Superintendent of Administration, People & Culture in the Business Operations Bureau and is responsible for managing and directing the Department’s Personnel Services Division. The Division, which includes three (3) Administrative Analysts, two (2) Assistant Administrative Analysts, three (3) Payroll Personnel Assistants, and two (2) Clerk Typists, provides payroll, personnel, and human resources-related support to the Department’s six bureaus and 700 budgeted positions.

Roles and responsibilities of the Personnel Officer:

• Ensure the provision of quality Human Resources and Payroll services to the Department.
• Develop, coordinate, and implement strategies to foster a positive and productive departmental culture.
• Provide advice and guidance on payroll, personnel, and HR-related issues, following best management practices.
• Develop, administer, and interpret departmental personnel and administrative policies and procedures in collaboration with the team.
• Review classification specifications, employee salaries, and policies using an equity lens, and coordinate updates as needed.
• Coordinate the Department’s safety, disaster preparedness, and return-to-work programs.
• Interpret and apply Federal, State, Citywide, and departmental laws, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Select, supervise, evaluate, and train Personnel Services Division staff.
• Investigate allegations of misconduct and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Oversee recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes.
• Manage the Department’s position control, payroll, and requisition systems.
• Tracks conditions of employment including licenses and certificates, and maintains the Department’s Employer Pull Notice (EPN) program.
• Administers integrated disability and absence management including Federal, State, and City leave programs, department-level Workers’ Compensation claims management, and interactive processes/disability accommodation.
• Serves as the Department’s EEO counselor and investigates complaints of unlawful discrimination or harassment.
• Represents the Department in meetings with internal and external stakeholders including Civil Service Commission meetings and employee disciplinary appeals.
• Collaborates with the Department of Human Resources, Civil Service Department, City Attorney’s Office, and other City departments.
• Performs other related management duties as required.

Management Opportunity Flyer

https://www.longbeach.gov/globalassets/civil-service/media-library/documents/job-opportunities/job-flyers-attachments/pw-personnel-officer-brochure

Requirements

EDUCATION:
A Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Psychology, Communications, Public Administration, Business Administration, or closely related field from an accredited college or university is required; however, candidates may substitute experience offering specific and substantial preparation for the duties of the position for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

EXPERIENCE:
Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience, involving a variety of complex personnel and human resources-related duties; two (2) years of the required experience must have been at a lead or supervisory level.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willingness and ability to work evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, on-call, and during emergencies as required.
• Possession of a valid Class C Driver License.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree in Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field. (Copy of degree or transcripts denoting degree conferment required).
• Professional Human Resources Certification (Copy of certification required).
• Three (3) or more years of professional supervisory experience.
• Experience in organizations of similar size and complexity is desirable.  
• Experience within the City of Long Beach, non-profit, or equivalent local government.
• Experience with Mainframe (Blue Zone), Simpler and/or Munis.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

This recruitment will close at 11:59 PM Pacific Time on October 25, 2024. To be considered, applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and proof of education (if qualifying with a degree) in PDF format. Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures.  

Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered.