Reference #: 4534691 THE POSITION Are you looking for an opportunity to train as an Employee Relations Specialist? The General Government Human Resource Office has an opening for an Administration and Management Trainee to specialize in employee relations work conducting investigations for potential employee misconduct, consulting with managers, and working with the various unions served by the General Government HR Office. Apply today and launch your professional administration and management career with Commonwealth!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this position, you will train in a variety of professional employee relations functions. This includes providing technical assistance, advice, and interpretation to managers and supervisors on labor relations issues or contract changes, as well as developing policies and procedures to resolve potential or existing problems between managers and employees. You will gain valuable, first-hand experience ensuring compliance with existing labor contracts, Civil Service Rules, Personnel Rules, Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action practices, Fair Labor Standards Act, Governor's Code of Conduct, management directives, Whistleblower Act, and various human resource related federal and state laws, policies, and procedures.

Specific duties cover the following areas: consultation with managers on employee relations activities, handling disciplinary matters, conducting investigations, responding to standard and accelerated grievances, participating in contract negotiations, conducting training on employee relations matters, analyzing polices, developing recommendations for improvements, participating in discussions and labor management meetings, reviewing and preparing responses to unemployment compensation claims, and a variety of other employee relations assignments. Advance your career by learning exciting and effective ways to maintain positive connections between management and workforce personnel with our team!

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to three days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.   REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: A bachelor's degree, including 15 credits in public administration, business administration, or a closely related field; or An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes 15 credits in public administration, business administration, or a closely related field. Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Other Requirements: You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency. You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). This posting requires submission of a copy of you college transcript(s).  Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You may upload your document as an attachment during the application process. You must still complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. All documents MUST be uploaded prior to the submission of your application. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.