2H01
PERSONNEL ANALYST I

This is public personnel work at the advanced training level in the city's central personnel agency. An employee in this class participates in a continuing training program for journeyman level performance which includes rotational assignments in classification, examination and basic data. Work is performed under close supervision and assignments expand in complexity and scope as the employee gains experience. Significant to the work is establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with departmental personnel, union officials, associates and other department staff.

Work is performed under the direction of a technical supervisor. Assignments require evaluative thinking and are performed in accordance with standard personnel practices and policies. Activities affect the operation of a central agency personnel program.

• Learns the principles and practices of classification including receiving requests from departmental authorities to fill existing positions, establishing new classifications or review existing classes; reviewing requests; conducting audits; preparing written reports; making recommendations; revising existing and preparing new class specifications; presenting duties for evaluation.
• Learns the principles and practices of examinations including preparing examination announcements advertising the class open and necessary requirements; reviewing applications to insure applicant's eligibility; preparing examination outlines based on areas to be tested; preparing and scheduling examination; obtaining raters for performance and oral board examinations; responding to appeals at all stages of the examination process.
• Learns the principles and practices utilized to perform job analysis studies and construct content valid examinations; learns the application of statistical and sampling methods, data collection and rating scales, prepares reports on finding, conclusions and recommendations.
• Establishes and maintains contact with a diverse group of officials and administrators, union officials, employees, and the general public in the carrying out of assigned duties; works with associates to resolve and expedite the personnel process through the central agency.
• Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• existing city personnel policies, practices and civil service regulations.
• interviewing methods and practices.
• report writing methods and procedures.
• the current developments in public personnel work.

• analyze facts and to exercise sound judgment in arriving at conclusions.
• resolve complaints, problems and grievances between individuals, departments and administrators.
• interpret and explain department policies and procedures and civil service regulations.
• present information in a clear and comprehensive manner both orally and in writing.
• conduct interviews.
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors and associates, employees, applicants, candidates and the general public.

• Completion of a bachelor's degree program at an accredited college or university.
• One year of trainee level experience in public personnel work.

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

PAY RANGE: EP13
Class Established: 1/1953
Latest Spec. Revision: 2/1981

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