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Employment Specialist

Employer
Arlington Public Schools
Location
Arlington, VA, US
Salary
Competitive

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JOB STATUS: OPEN

POSTING DATE: 10/22/2020

CLOSING DATE: 11/06/2020

POSTING NUMBER: G20/21-045.56.1

LOCATION: Human Resources

POSITION TITLE: Employment Specialist

QUALIFICATIONS:
MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A degree, two years of college in a related field, or any equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the noted knowledge, skill, and ability. Considerable experience in HR procedures; OR the equivalent in training, education and experiences in related personnel administration programs.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Human Resources announce an opening for Employment Specialist in the Human Resources Department. This is a full-time, 12-month, Grade G-12 position. START DATE TO BE DETERMINED.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK ((May not include all duties performed - These are intended as an illustration of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)


  • Assist with searching applicant tracking system by job postings and create lists of applicants to be sent to hiring officials - for all scales vacancies.

  • Extract paperwork from applicant tracking system associated with onboarding an employee.

  • Process requisitions and types vacancy announcements for various scales, including hourly positions.

  • Prepare all forms of correspondence to applicants, employees, and new hires, including commitment, assignment, surplus, and resignation letters.

  • Process Personnel Action Notices for new hires and transfers as a part of onboarding.

  • Process employment paperwork for new hires (permanent and/or hourly).

  • May provide clerical support to assigned supervisory staff.

  • Respond to inquiries and requests for information.

  • Compile data for records and reports.

  • May order and maintain office supplies.

  • Support organization of and participate in various APS job fairs.

  • Perform related duties as required or assigned.




EXPERIENCE: PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Knowledge of Arlington Public Schools policies and procedures.

  • Ability to process reimbursements through a business management system.

  • Ability to plan, organize, and execute large recruitment events.

  • Ability to respond to questions about employment policies and procedures and field inquiries from applicants.

  • Knowledge and experience with Windows, Excel, Word, Access, WinOcular (applicant tracking system), and Oracle STARS.

  • Experience working with staff from various cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

  • Ability to work independently.

  • Effective communication skills and the ability to interact in a courteous and tactful manner.

  • Ability to work positively with the public and employees in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.

  • Experience preparing correspondence and responding to routine inquiries both orally and in writing.

  • Ability to multi-task work responsibilities with a concentration on new hire onboarding process.

  • Ability to work as a member of a team.


OTHER INFORMATION:
Application Procedures: Outside applicants must submit an online " Classified" application , attach resume, copy of high school diploma, and provide two work references. Current APS employees must submit an online " Transfer" IN-DISTRICT application (make sure to select the correct application), and attach current resume. The term current employee does not apply to hourly at will employees, hourly-at-will employees must use the classified application. We reserve the right not to process any incomplete application. It is the policy of the Arlington School Board, as stated in Policy G-2.30, Employee Relations - Equal Employment Opportunity - that "Employment opportunities shall not be restricted, abridged or otherwise adversely affected on the basis of race, national origin, creed, color, religion, gender, age, economic status, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, pregnancy status, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, and/or disability."

APPLY TO: Please follow the instructions above.

SALARY:
Salary range from $47,923 to $78,748 per annum.

DAYS:

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START DATE:

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