HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT A/B/C

At the Office of State Examiner, Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service, we are responsible for administering an effective, cost-efficient civil service system based on merit, efficiency, fitness, and length of service, consistent with the law and professional standards, for firefighters and police officers.

This is a professional position of the Office of State Examiner, Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service. This position requires the exercise of discretion and independent judgment in the performance of duties involving most aspects of the agency's examining program, including the application of accepted testing methodologies. This position is responsible for developing, administering, and scoring selection procedures resulting in the establishment of eligibility of applicants for appointment to competitive and promotional positions within fire and police departments statewide.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

Core Competencies:
Following Policies and Procedures:The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.Making Accurate Judgments:The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.Thinking Critically:The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions.
Preferred Competencies:Acting with Ethics and Integrity:The ability to make choices that reflect ethical standards, integrity and honesty, regardless of circumstances or personal benefit.Adapting to Change:The ability to demonstrate flexibility in thoughts, behaviors, and actions in response to evolving circumstances or unexpected change.Communicating Effectively:The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.Displaying Professionalism:The ability to uphold workplace standards through consistent conduct, responsible communication, and consideration for others.Learning Actively:The ability to pursue learning, seek feedback, and integrate new knowledge to improve personal and professional performance.Managing Time:The ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and allocate time to ensure timely completion of work goals.Using Data:The ability to collect, analyze, and use data to generate insights and inform decisions.
Three years of experience in human resources; planning, delivering, or evaluating training programs, or academic instruction; OR

Six years of full-time experience in any field; OR

A bachelor’s degree.

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.The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties:
Process and respond to routine and complex questions pertaining to personnel transactions, disciplinary actions, civil service board membership, seniority rosters, civil service board procedures, including open meetings laws, and the eligibility of fire and police employees for promotional examinations, by interpreting Municipal Fire & Police Civil Service Law and other statutes relevant to the operation of the system.

Use computer software applications to enter and compile job analysis data and analyze responses provided in the job analysis questionnaires, utilizing statistical data.

Review all personnel transactions submitted by the local civil service boards to verify that they have been made in compliance with civil service law.

Develop non-standard examinations from exam plans based upon accepted practices and standards for validation of selection procedures in accordance with EEOC Uniform Guidelines.

Perform other duties assigned.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:Probational Appointment (Probation in lieu of promotion), detail to special duty, or non-competitive reemployment
Career Progression:This position may be filled as Human Resources Consultant A, B, or C. Please refer to the "Job Specifications" links below for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications, and job concepts for each level.Human Resources Consultant A,Human Resources Consultant B,Human Resources Consultant C
Other Information:This person could potentially travel in a state-owned vehicle one to two days per week and occasionally overnight within the State of Louisiana.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Izzy Piland
P.O Box 94111
Baton Rouge, LA
Izzy.Piland@civilservice.la.gov