State of Connecticut Executive Branch

DCJ Human Resources Assistant (2595CJ)

$30.83-$40.02 Hourly / $2,466.25-$3,200.96 BiWeekly /
$64,369.00-$83,545.00 Yearly


PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Division of Criminal Justice, Office of the Chief State's Attorney, this class is accountable for performing basic technical duties relating to human resources management.

GUIDELINES FOR JOB CLASS USE

This is a paraprofessional class and is distinguished from clerical classes by the degree of accountability, independence, decision making and complexity of assignments.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of a human resources professional.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May lead clerical staff as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Reviews application for minimum qualifications and participates in employment process; conducts employee orientation sessions; generates and coordinates processing of human resources transactions and requests for position actions; counsels employees on career mobility, employee benefits, separation, transfer, tuition reimbursement and/or retirement policies and procedures; participates in recruitment process; responds to inquiries by gathering information and composing correspondence; utilizes human resources information systems to produce reports and summarize data; assists in agency performance evaluation process; may assist in the preparation and delivery of training; may gather information and data for grievances and requests for information; may calculate seniority and longevity; may be assigned to one or more specialized human resources operations or programs; may assist with special projects; may conduct research; performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Knowledge of principles and techniques of public human resources management; some knowledge of relevant state and federal statutes and regulations; some knowledge of labor relations; some knowledge of affirmative action principles and requirements; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; ability to apply human resources practices and procedures in recruitment, selection, classification, compensation, payroll and benefits administration; ability to utilize human resource information systems; ability to analyze and gather data; ability to problem solve.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Five (5) years of experience in complex clerical work in human resources management in at least one of the following areas: recruitment, selection, personnel assessment, classification, compensation, benefits, payroll, affirmative action, employee relations, labor relations, organizational and/or employee development.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equaling six (6) months of experience to a maximum of two (2) years.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Unclassified

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(27)-Personnel

BARGAINING UNIT

(53)-DCJ NON-MANAGER EXMP

EEO

(5)-Para-Professional

SALARY INFORMATION

CJ 19

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the same class in Salary Group CJ 18 approved effective June 11, 1999. 2595A 7/12/07 cm

EFFECTIVE DATE

3/16/2007

CLASS: 2595CJ; REV: 7/12/2013;