HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT  

Application Deadline: Thursday, August 2, 2018

ABOUT THE DISTRICT

The Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District (GLACVCD) is a non-enterprise, independent, special district, enabled and empowered to act as a public health agency as a result of legislation incorporated in the California State Health and Safety Code.  GLACVCD is one of five mosquito and vector control districts in Los Angeles County. The District serves approximately 6.8 million residents in a 1,338 square mile area, making GLACVCD the largest vector control district in Los Angeles County.

JOB SUMMARY

This position reports directly to the Director of Human Resources and is designated as confidential/at-will. Under direct supervision of the Director of Human Resources, the Human Resources Assistant (HRA) performs a variety of administrative duties supporting the District’s human resources programs and activities including recruitment/selection, employment, human resources information systems (HRIS), maintaining confidential files, tracking employee training, event planning and daily front office support.  This position is considered a confidential assignment and handles sensitive issues on a regular basis. In the absence of the Human Resources Director, the HRA will report to the General Manager.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The District is seeking an experienced Human Resources Assistant with a commitment to providing excellent customer service, motivated and maintains a high degree of discretion.  This individual will exercise independence and is expected to be proactive and take initiative while maintaining a degree of confidentiality and a strong ethical foundation.  The ideal candidate for this position will possess a strong background in public sector employee relations, basic human resources principles and practices of public personnel administration in areas of recruitment, selection, employment, leaves, training records and document management.  Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations applicable to personnel actions and records, including FMLA/CFRA, PDL, OSHA, ADA, HIPPA regulations and equal employment opportunity. Possess strong organizational, communication techniques, problem-solving skills and front office experience.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or G.E.D. AND five (5) years of progressively responsible clerical, administrative or paraprofessional experience in Human Resources, employment, or a closely related field; or any combination of education and experience that provides the required level of knowledge, skills and abilities required.  Experience in a public agency Human Resources Office is highly desirable. A PHR Certification or Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study is preferred.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applications will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in the job announcement. Candidates with qualifications and experience that best relate to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process.  Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure continuing in the recruitment process.  Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities may be requested by calling the Department of Human Resources at least three (3) business days in advance of the scheduled/examination/interview date.  District appointments are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer medical examination, including drug screening to comply with our Drug Free Workplace policy, and a Live-Scan fingerprint check through the Department of Justice.  The successful candidate will be required to provide identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the Immigration Reform and Control Act.  The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.  Any provision contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

HOW TO APPLY:

The application deadline for this recruitment is Thursday, August 2, 2018. Incomplete applications or candidates that do not meet the minimum requirements of the position will not be considered further. To be considered, applicants are required to submit an online application, including a cover letter and resume, which reflects the scope and level of your current/most recent positions and responsibilities to be found at www.glacvcd.org. All applications will be reviewed and only those that demonstrate the best combination of qualifications and experience in relation to the requirements of the position will be invited to participate in the examination process. The examination may consist of a written exam and oral interview. The examination process may be changed as deemed necessary.

The Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State laws, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, religion, disability, sex, or sexual orientation in its employment actions, policies, procedures, or practices.