Human Resources Analyst I

Job Title

Under the general supervision of the Director of Employment/Personnel Commission, perform technical and specialized functions related to planning and conducting classification and compensation studies, developing and administering selection and recruitment methodologies and materials, and assisting in the analysis and development of HR policies and procedures for the purpose of maintaining best practices and keeping current with changes in state and federal legislation.

This recruitment is being conducted to establish a list of eligible candidates that will be used to fill district-wide, current and upcoming, non-bilingual and bilingual, temporary and regular vacancies for the duration of the list, not to exceed one year.

The District Administrative Center, centrally located in Camarillo, oversees administrative functions, and provides leadership and services to the three colleges in support of VCCCD's mission.

The Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) is a public community college district serving residents throughout Ventura County. VCCCD's three colleges - Moorpark College, Oxnard College, and Ventura College - offer programs for transfer to four-year colleges and universities; career technical training, basic skills instruction; as well as community service, economic development, and continuing education for cultural growth, life enrichment, and skills improvement.

The Ventura County Community College District recognizes that a diverse community of faculty, staff, and administrators promotes academic excellence and creates an inclusive educational and work environment for its employees, contractors, students, and the community it serves. With the understanding that a diverse community fosters multi-cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides role models for all students, VCCCD is committed to recruiting and employing a diverse and qualified group of administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to the success of all college students.

The Ventura County Community College District does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, political beliefs, age, gender, sex, religion, transgender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, and/or physical or mental disability.

New employees are placed on the first step of the appropriate range of the salary schedule. Current employees who are promoted will be placed on the salary step of the new range of the appropriate salary schedule that provides a minimum increase comparable to a one-step increase in salary. New and current employees may be eligible for advanced step placement as outlined in Section 290 SALARY PLAN in the Rules of the Personnel Commission for Classified Employees.

Representative Duties

Conduct classification and organization studies for new and existing positions of all levels within the classified and academic systems; recommend changes to the classification plan and to the salary allocation of classifications; develop, revise, and maintain classification specifications; update changes as approved; prepare recommendations for the establishment of new classes and the reclassification of existing positions; present recommendations to the Personnel Commission and/or Governing Board.

Conduct job analyses to determine the knowledge, skills, and abilities or competencies that should be measured in content-valid examinations; devise and develop methods of testing for required competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities; confer with subject-matter experts in the development and evaluation of tests.

Plan, obtain, construct, analyze, and edit examination materials, content, and procedures; plan, coordinate, and participate in the administration and rating of performance tests, work sample tests, interviews, and other selection methods; determine and recommend appropriate pass points.

Coordinate and conduct salary studies; collect and analyze salary data; make recommendations and presentations for appropriate placement of classifications on salary schedules; prepare and present related reports.

Prepare items for board and/or Personnel Commission action, such as the establishment, abolishment, and revision of classifications; establishment and abolishment of new positions; and salary range recommendations.

Develop and review position announcements, advertisements, web postings, etc., to ensure accuracy and appropriateness of targeted recruitment sources; review and screen employment applications and monitor employment certifications as necessary.

Recommend subject matter experts to serve as screening panel members; provide guidance and respond to questions regarding examination/interview procedures and rating criteria.

Apply and explain state and federal employment-related laws, guidelines, and regulations, Personnel Commission rules, Board policies, and operating procedures.

Review and confirm qualifications and selection processes of temporary employees, student workers, etc.; review, analyze and confirm requests for equivalency as necessary. Serve as department liaison with college selection committees; serve as diversity facilitator as required. Work collaboratively and professionally with faculty, staff, students, and stakeholders from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, and ethnic communities.

Demonstrate cultural humility, sensitivity, and equity-mindedness in working with individuals from diverse communities; model inclusive behaviors; and achieve equity in assignment-related outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications

A master's degree from an accredited college or university in human resources management, public administration, business administration, behavioral science, or a closely related field.

OR a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university AND six months of professional human resources experience in any combination of the following: A) Conducting job analyses used in the development of examinations AND developing and administering validated assessment methods and materials, or B) Conducting position classification studies requiring the use of job analysis or job evaluation.

OR a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university AND two years of professional human resources experience that required the interpretation and application of laws, rules, or collective bargaining agreements.

Supplemental Information

This is an examination open to the public and current District employees seeking a promotional opportunity. To ensure consideration, please submit your application materials by the posted deadline date on this bulletin.

The examination process may consist of any of the following components:

A) Written/Performance Test = Qualifying (pass/fail)

B) Training and Experience Evaluation = Qualifying (pass/fail)

C) Technical Interview = 100% weighting on final score

The top candidates with the highest passing scores on the written/performance test will be invited to the next test part.

The examination components and dates are subject to change as needs dictate. All communication regarding this process will be delivered via email.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as stated, including the possession of licenses, certifications, or other requirements, by the filing deadline in order to move forward in the recruitment process. You must attach copies of any documents that demonstrate your attainment of the minimum qualifications (e.g., unofficial transcripts, foreign transcript evaluation, copies of any required licenses, and/or certifications). Failure to submit any required documents may result in disqualification. All required documentation must be attached to your application; Human Resources staff will not upload your documents for you. The VCCCD does not accept letters of recommendation for classified positions. Please do not attempt to attach letters of recommendation to your application.

When completing the application, please make sure you include ALL current and previous employment in the Work Experience section of the application and complete ALL fields, including the name and contact information for your supervisors. Duration of work experience is calculated based off a standard 40-hour full-time work week. Part-time work experience will be prorated based on a 40-hour full-time work week. Experience that is included in the resume but not in the Work Experience section of the application may not be considered for the purpose of determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications. When completing the supplemental questionnaire (if applicable), outline in detail your education, training (such as classes, seminars, workshops), and experience.

Upon completion of the examination, the eligibility list will be compiled by combining the final examination score with applicable seniority and veteran's credits, if any. The candidates will be ranked according to their total score on the eligibility list. Certification will be made from the highest three ranks of the eligibility list. This eligibility list will be used to fill current vacancies for up to one year from the date of the technical interview.

All appointments made from eligibility lists for initial appointment or for promotion, with certain exceptions, shall be probationary for a period of six (6) months or one hundred thirty (130) days of paid service, whichever is longer. Classified management, police, and designated executive classifications shall be probationary for a period of one (1) year of paid service from initial appointment or promotion.

Individuals with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation in the selection process must inform the Ventura County Community College District Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date stated on the announcement. Those applicants needing such accommodation should document this request in an email to HRMail@vcccd.edu including an explanation as to the type and extent of accommodation needed to participate in the selection process.

If a degree/coursework is used to meet minimum qualifications, an official copy of your transcripts will be required upon hire. If you have a foreign degree and the institution from which your degree was granted is not recognized as accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of