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Senior Workforce Planning Analyst (hr Analyst Iii)

Employer
Fairfax County Government
Location
Fairfax, Virginia
Salary
$70,550.69 - $117,584.69 Annually
Closing date
Apr 5, 2019

Job Details

Job Announcement

This job opportunity is being re-announced. If you previously applied to 19-00512, you do not need to reapply to be considered.

Works as part of the Division of Compensation and Workforce Analysis. Provides expert consultative services to county management related to the design, administrative and maintenance of the workforce planning program for Fairfax County Government. Duties include:
  • Performs job analysis and evaluation of new and/or existing positions in consultation with department human resources managers;
  • Ensures county departments organizational structures are maintained;
  • Coordinates and leads semi-annual workforce planning meetings with department directors and management staff;
  • Serves as an expert for workforce planning initiatives in training, advising management and employees regarding preparation of class specifications and position descriptions;
  • Reviews and develops compensation policies and procedures;
  • Develops effective communication strategies for county management and employees related to classification and compensation;
  • Interprets and communicates policies and best practices to management staff.


Illustrative Duties

General

Manages/oversees a major function/program, project or team;

Proactively develops, manages, and evaluates programs and procedures that are responsive to the changing needs of the customer and the business environment;

Participates in the contracting process, including drafting bid specifications, evaluating

proposals, and selecting a contractor;

Develops, recommends, and implements personnel policies, procedures, and programs consistent with County, State, and Federal laws and regulations;

Serves as an expert witness; presents testimony at official proceedings such as Civil Service

Commission and in Court;

Applies systems solutions to business problems; trains users in system functions;

Proactively develops solutions; facilitates problem solving among different individuals/groups to

reach effective outcomes;

Provides advice and consultation regarding immediate situations;

Works independently to define and meet customer needs, facilitating innovation and exploration

of non-traditional ideas;

Recognizing the implications of proposed changes, identifies and collaborates with appropriate

individuals and groups to develop and implement the changes;

Leads change initiatives throughout the department or with customers to improve services and

meet the needs of the customer;

Investigates/responds to individual, agency, or County-wide issues, questions or grievances from

the public, employees, and/or County/State/Federal agencies;

Develops and presents material on various topics to individuals and groups.

Organizational Development

Provides internal consulting services to county agencies, work groups, county-wide task forces,

boards and commissions, and citizen groups in the areas of strategic planning and

implementation, process design, team building, facilitation, organizational interventions,

leadership development and coaching, and problem solving;

Develops and conducts tailor-made team building and team development work sessions as an

intervention for non-functioning or poorly-functioning work groups and teams;

Coordinates and evaluates the work of organizational facilitators and/or trainers.

Classification

Aids County managers in creatively solving difficult problems in the areas of classification,

compensation, staffing, organizational development, etc;

Leads or conducts the more difficult classification studies involving agencies with large diverse,

complex organizational structures and/or functions;

Prepares and presents the Classification Division's case in classification or compensation

appeals before the Civil Service Commission;

Supervises the work of subordinate analysts.

Compensation/Performance Management

Conducts annual market pay and benefits studies;

Works with senior managers to propose solutions to compensation issues;

Trains employees and managers in the use of the County's performance evaluation process;

Assists agency managers in linking agency performance measures to employee performance

standards.

Other

Prepares budget in accordance with County and agency guidelines. Provides quarterly

expenditure projects. Monitors section expenditures for compliance with approved budget.

Prepares and submits necessary budget documents.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of the principles, methods and problems of organization and management;

Knowledge of the principles and practices of public sector human resources administration in relevant areas;

Knowledge of group/team dynamics;

Knowledge of federal, state and county laws, ordinances, rules and regulations pertaining to all aspects of human resource management;

Skill in use of computer hardware and software;

Skill in budgeting;

Skill in facilitation;

Skill in mediation and conflict resolution;

Ability to gather, analyze and present facts;

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with citizens, employees and public

officials;

Ability to work as a team member or leader;

Ability to speak and write effectively.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in personnel administration, public administration or a related field, plus four years of professional-level human resources experience.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Not applicable.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Six years of workforce analysis and compensation experience; extensive experience conducting complex compensation research, compiling and making recommendations; experience managing large projects; expert knowledge interpreting local, state, and federal laws.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

The appointee to the position must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This position typically operates in an office environment and duties are generally sedentary in nature. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview.

It is the policy of Fairfax County Government to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314 . EEO/AA/TTY.

Company

Fairfax County, Virginia is a diverse and thriving urban county. As the most populous jurisdiction in both Virginia and the Washington metropolitan area, the County's population exceeds that of seven states. The median household income of Fairfax County is one of the highest in the nation and over half of its adult residents have four-year college degrees or more educational attainment. Fairfax County also is home to an extensive commercial office market and is a major employment center.

Fairfax County Government is a great place to work, with a variety of jobs in different fields, great benefits, and an enjoyable working environment. We serve nearly one million residents in one of the largest counties in the country. Our talented employees have established Fairfax County as a leader in nearly every facet of public service and have won national recognition as innovators in local government.The size of Fairfax County government and the diversity of services it provides to citizens allows opportunities for personal growth and development, without ever having to change employers. In addition to pay, Fairfax County Government provides an employee benefits package worth approximately 25% of your salary in additional compensation. This package of benefits consists of programs designed to protect you and your family during your employment with the county and into your retirement years.


BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Group Term Life Insurance
Contributory Retirement Plan
Deferred Compensation
Flexible Spending Account Programs
Long Term Disability Insurance
Long Term Care Plan
Tuition Assistance Program
Employees' Child Care Center
Virginia College Savings Plans

Fairfax County's Application Process: Fairfax County uses an online application process called NEOGOV at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobsfor nearly all positions.

Applicants who need assistance with the online application process are welcome to come to the Application Center at Fairfax County's HR Central where staff will be happy to work with you to establish an account and get your resume into the system. HR Central is located in the Government Center at 12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 270, Fairfax, VA, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Or call 703-222-5872 for more information.

For more information on applying, please click here - https://www.governmentjobs.com/home/applicationguide.

Company info
Website
Location
12000 Government Center Parkway
Suite 270
Fairfax
VA
22035-0034
US

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