City and County of San Francisco

Human Resources Trainee (#1249)

$35.68-$37.56 Hourly / $6,184.00-$6,511.00 Monthly / $74,204.00-$78,130.00 Yearly


Definition

This class exists as part of the Human Resources Trainee Program to develop professional competence as a journey level Human Resources Analyst while working under the guidance and supervision of Department of Human Resources staff. Human Resources Trainees initially perform relatively routine tasks in support of the various divisions of the Department of Human Resources. Work is performed under close supervision and is evaluated on the basis of progress in a structured work experience training program. Incumbents work with increased independence as professional competence is demonstrated. Demonstrated professional competence and successful completion of the structured training program leads to eligibility to compete for a 1241 Human Resources Analyst position. Failure to achieve demonstrated professional competence or the inability to complete the training program results in loss of employment.

Distinguishing Features

The 1249 Human Resources Trainee class is the trainee level class of the professional human resources analyst series. Initially under close supervision, the incumbents perform professional human resources work while participating in a structured training program and training on human resources methods, policies and systems. This class is distinguished from the 1241 Human Resources Analyst by the structured training program requirements and the transitioning nature of the trainee class.

Supervision Exercised

None.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Participate in a structured on-the-job training program and learn to interpret, apply and comply with federal, state and local labor laws and the City’s policies & procedures in the conduct and completion of human resources work.

2. Attend classroom-style workshops related to city-wide human resources functions during the training program.

3. Perform a variety of human resources work in the following fields:

a. Recruitment and Assessment: assist in reviewing employment applications, administering selection devices and creating eligible lists, designing and implementing recruitment and selection plan, and conducting job analyses

b. Classification and Compensation: interpret and explain the application of MOU compensation provisions and assist in amending classification specifications

c. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): assist in investigations and conduct basic analyses

d. Employee Relation: assist with dispute resolution and grievance processing and participate in meet and confer sessions with labor organizations

4. Utilize Human Resources [HR] support software applications to process HR transactions; modify and retrieve information from employee or applicant database system; manipulate data to generate a wide variety of informational and statistical reports; check for accuracy of HR records processed by computer.

5. Prepare written materials including letters, reports, memoranda, and forms with the aid of a computer.

6. Assist in coordinating the processing of human resources transactions; review requests to fill positions; track the certification and selection process; participate in the processing of appointments; and receive, review and process personal services contracts.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

Ability and Skill to: Observe, collect, analyze, evaluate, and interpret data and information, drawing logical conclusions; evaluate written information and exercise sound judgment when analyzing the impact of proposed solutions; learn human resources procedures through training; comprehend, analyze, interpret, and apply basic laws, rules, regulations, policies, and human resources procedures; work effectively with others; use computers and other resource facilities effectively; prepare reports that are logical, easily understood, and well-written; prepare and maintain records and files.

Minimum Qualifications

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification.  Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

Education:
Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

License and Certification:

Substitution:
Verifiable professional human resources work experience in one or more of the following areas may substitute for up to two years of the required education on a year-for-year basis: recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, employee and/or labor relations, benefits administration and human resources operations. (One year of experience will be considered equivalent to 30 semester or 45 quarter units of college coursework.)

Disaster Service Workers

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

CLASS: 1249; EST: 7/23/2014; REV: 2/15/2017;