Career Opportunity

Senior Human Resources Analyst – Talent Acquisition, Assessments & Classification – Human Services Agency (1244) (135093)

Recruitment: RTF0135092-01012155

Published: May 05, 2023

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Fill Type: Temporary provisional (TPV) appointee must participate and be successful in a Civil Service Examination process for this classification and be selected through an open competitive process in order to be considered for a permanent appointment. Provisional appointments may not exceed three (3) years. 

Specific information regarding this recruitment process are listed below:

• Application Opening: May 8, 2023
• Application Deadline: May 19, 2023
• Compensation Range:  $122,642 - $148,980 1244-Senior Human Resources Analyst | City and County of San Francisco (sf.gov)
• Employment Type: Full time 
• Appointment Type: TPV
• List ID: TPV-1244-135093; RTF0135092-01012155

San Francisco's Human Services Agency (HSA) is the central resource which delivers public assistance, child welfare, and aging and adult services to the citizens of San Francisco. Its mission is to promote well-being and self-sufficiency among individuals, families and communities in San Francisco. HSA was formed in 2004 with the merger of two previously existing city departments, the Department of Human Services and the Department of Disability and Aging Services.

We provide a safety net for individuals and families by offering income support, community-based living supports, and assistance getting food, housing, and health coverage. We offer programs and services that ensure the protection and safety of children, the elderly and dependent adults. We help people secure employment through training, job search, and childcare assistance.

Our Commitment to Racial Equity

As we work towards our vision of an inclusive San Francisco, we embrace our responsibility to root out systemic racism by creating services and a workforce which reflect the lived experiences and strengths of the people we serve. We are committed to fostering a work environment where our differences are celebrated and everyone has what they need to thrive--no matter their race, age, ability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or country of origin. Click here to learn more about what this commitment looks like in action.

From financial, nutritional and employment support to protective services, health care coverage, affordable childcare, and in-home services for older adults and persons with disabilities, our team lends support for all in need.  

Role description

Under general direction of the Talent Acquisition, Assessments & Classification Manager, the Senior Human Resources Analyst performs difficult and complex professional work in the Talent Acquisition, Assessment & Classification unit in the Human Services Agency.  The work includes job analyses, item writing, statistical analyses, and examination administration for a variety of forms of exams.

ESSENTIAL TASK AND DUTIES

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

1. Conducting job analyses with appropriate subject matter experts for different job classes.
2. Writing valid and reliable test items, including multiple-choice exams, supplemental questionnaires, written and oral exams and other testing instruments.
3. Writing and posting exam and job announcements using an automated software system.
4. Collecting, reviewing and evaluating qualifications of job applicants.
5. Overseeing the preparation, coordination and administration of exams; including the scoring and conducting pass point analyses, score conversion and posting and adopting of applicant reports.
6. Carrying out, interpreting, explaining and enforcing applicable policies, methods and procedures relating to personnel administrative matters.
7. Making regular contacts with candidates, employees, employee representatives, department heads, other agencies to provide and obtain information.
8. Conducting surveys concerning the duties, responsibilities and qualifications of positions in other jurisdictions as needed; making field and desk audits as needed; consulting with supervisors and managers, as well as with individual employees regarding job functions and qualifications; preparing summary reports of findings, conclusions and recommendations.
9. Writing duty statements, knowledge, skills and abilities and establishing minimum qualification for new positions; creating and amending classification specifications.
10. Preparing responses to candidates, inspection services and for Civil Service appeals as well as writing letters and preparing reports for Department of Human Resources, the Civil Service Commission and HSA’s Executive team. 
11. Supervises work of Human Resources Analyst(s).

How to qualify

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

AND

2. Experience: Three (3) years of verifiable professional human resources experience, similar to 1241 Human Resources Analyst, in one or more of the following areas of activity: recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, employee and/or labor relations, benefits administration; human resources operations; diversity, equity, and inclusion; and personnel training.

SUBSTITUTION:

Education Substitution: Additional qualifying work experience as a professional human resources analyst may be substituted for up to two years of the required education on a year-for-year basis (30 semester/ 45 quarter units equals one year).

Experience Substitution:

A) Completion of a 12-month human resources trainee program equivalent to the City and County of San Francisco’s 1249 Human Resources Training Program may substitute for one (1) year of required professional experience

OR

B) Possession of a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or Master’s degree in Personnel Administration, Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Public Administration or Clinical/School/Industrial-Organizational Psychology may substitute for one (1) year of the required professional experience.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed to advance through all of the steps in the selection process.

Verification of Education and Experience:
Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at https://sfdhr.org/how-verify-education-requirements

Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application.

Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to lower scores. 

SELECTION PROCEDURES   

The selection process will include evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements and assessment of candidates’ job-related knowledge, skills and abilities in an oral interview, which may include a written or performance exercise.

Depending on the number of applicants, the Department may establish and implement additional screening mechanisms to comparatively evaluate qualifications of candidates. If this becomes necessary, only those applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the Department will be invited to continue in the selection process. Applicants meeting the minimum requirements are not guaranteed advancement in the selection process

What else should I know?

• Information About The Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview  
• Equal Employment Opportunity 
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Veterans Preference
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

How to Apply

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process.

Visit https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/CityAndCountyOfSanFrancisco1/ and begin the application process.

• Select the “I’m Interested” button and follow instructions on the screen

Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date. Also, applicants must ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking, applicants should set up their email to accept CCSF mail from the following addresses (@sfgov.org, @sfdpw.org, @sfport.com, @flysfo.com, @sfwater.org, @sfdph.org, @asianart.org, @sfmta.com, @sfpl.org, @dcyf.org, @first5sf.org, @famsf.org, @ccsf.edu, @smartalerts.info, and @smartrecruiters.com).

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received. 

Exam Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the exam analyst Josephus Cassell by telephone (415) 439-3410 or by email at josephus.cassell@sfgov.org. 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:  All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Someone is fully vaccinated when 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of a two-shot vaccine or a dose of a one-shot vaccine. Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed. Any new hire who will be routinely assigned or occasionally enter High-Risk Settings, must provide proof of having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine by March 1, 2022, or once eligible.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.