Utility Svcs HR Specialist

Department:Utility Services Department

Organizational Unit:County Water and Wastewater

Position Type:Permanent Full Time/Part Time:Full Time

Open Until Filled.

$26.14 to $28.75 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Government Center/Viera. Work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Performs experienced paraprofessional work coordinating all of the Human Resources-related operations and programs and processing all of the personnel actions for the Utility Services Department, including recruiting, testing, background investigations, evaluations, and career development for new and existing personnel; Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), light duty assignment, and disability paperwork, documentation, and tracking; providing management support for labor negotiations and grievances; and coordinating and assisting in processing disciplinary actions, hearings, and dispositions. In addition, the work involves processing all Risk Management-related functions for the department, including entering all Property, Casualty, and Workers' Compensation claims in the Brevard County Claims Management System, following up with claimants and injured employees, and assisting with implementation and oversight of the Drug & Alcohol Testing Program.

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Education, or a closely related field PLUS five (5) years of Human Resources management experience in a Utility Services environment, or a closely related field. Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida driver's license and maintain said license during the term of employment. Must be able to work irregular hours when necessary. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

(With or without reasonable accommodations)

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS

1. The employee must be able to:
   
   
   
   • LIFT:10 lbs. or less
   • CARRY:10 lbs. or less
   • PUSH:10 lbs. or less
   • PULL:10 lbs. or less
   
   
   
   
2. In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:
   
   
   
   • STAND:1 - 3 hours
   • WALK:1 - 3 hours
   • SIT:5 - 8 hours
   • DRIVE:1 - 3 hours
   
   
   
   
3. The employee must repetitively perform:
   
   
   
   • Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Operating foot controls; Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
   
   
   
   
4. The employee must be able to:
   
   
   
   • Bend; Kneel; Reach; Stoop
   
   
   
   
5. The employee must have:
   
   
   
   • Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech; Other; Use of both eyes
   
   
   
   
6. Other necessary physical activities/traits
   
   
   
   • N/A
   
   
   
   

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Working conditionsthat will apply to the employee:
   
   
   
   • In cold; In heat; In high humidity; In or with dusty conditions; In or with moving objects or vehicles; In or with noisy conditions; On slippery or uneven walking surfaces; Other working conditions; With poor lighting; With poor ventilation; Work alone; Work inside; Works Closely with Others
   
   
   
   
2. Other working conditions:
   
   
   
   • N/A