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170870
HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT SPECIALIST
AS618     $52,645 - $103,293
Creation Date: 07/15/2001
Change Date: 01/01/2025

FUNCTION OF WORK:
To advise and assist state employees, agency human resource staff, agency managers and agency administrators in the implementation of designated programs as administered by the Department of Civil Service.

LEVEL OF WORK:
Advanced

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Direct from a Human Resources Consultant Supervisor. May receive supervision from higher-level personnel.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Provides advice and technical assistance to agency human resources personnel in designated program areas.

LOCATION OF WORK:
Department of Civil Service. Other locations may be approved by SCS.

JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from Human Resources Consultant C by the presence of specialized advanced-level responsibility for professional program assignments.

Differs from Human Resources Consultant Supervisor by the absence of direct supervisory responsibilities.

CORE COMPETENCIES:
IDENTIFIED BY STATE CIVIL SERVICE, CORE COMPETENCIES ARE THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND BEHAVIORS BASED ON THE WORK TASKS OUTLINED IN THE EXAMPLES OF WORK. MORE INFORMATION ON THE SCS COMPETENCY MODEL CAN BE FOUND HERE.

Developing PerformanceDisplaying ExpertiseFollowing Policies and Procedures
Influencing OthersMaking Accurate JudgmentsManaging Projects
Thinking CriticallyTraining OthersUsing Data

EXAMPLES OF WORK:
EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.

Provides consultation to state agencies on State Civil Service rules, guidelines and procedures.

Ensures compliance by conducting comprehensive reviews of agency personnel actions and providing guidance on the most complex situations as necessary.

Conducts extensive research to support the Department's position on monthly Civil Service Commission agenda items.

Researches and prepares special reports for legislative committees as requested.

Review selected groups of positions to determine the appropriateness of allocations and the equity of pay grade assignment through application of an established evaluation system for the largest and most complex assessments.

Participates in the study of positions and jobs to determine duties and responsibilities; compares the work assignments to other positions in the public and private sectors and researches the history of jobs and their usage by agencies.

Develops job specifications. Participates in the preparation of salary survey documents to obtain information on the pay rates of benchmark jobs and assists in the evaluation of the data received.

Participates in the development of new, and the revision of existing, qualification requirements for assigned jobs after performing job analyses.

Provides recommendations for rule changes.

May serve as subject matter expert by developing and participating in trainings on Civil Service rules and procedures.

Evaluates applicant qualifications for classified jobs.

Conducts research and development projects; analyzes data collected and prepares reports containing findings and recommendations.

Reviews, evaluates and admits applicants to exams according to qualification requirements.

Counsels applicants on job opportunities based upon education, experience and training.

Develops and presents informational and recruiting programs and materials on Civil Service employment opportunities.

Provides resources through the statewide Comprehensive Public Training Program for the purpose of talent development; develops courses and tools.

Develops materials and provides instruction in classroom trainings for all classified employees. Develops custom agency trainings as necessary.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Six years of human resources experience; OR

Six years of full-time experience in any field plus three years of human resources experience; OR

A bachelor’s degree plus three years of human resources experience; OR

An advanced degree in human resources, business administration, public administration, industrial and organizational psychology, organizational behavior, or a Juris Doctorate plus two years of human resources experience.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Designation as a Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), Professional in Human Resources (PHR), or a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) will substitute for a maximum of one year of the required experience.