human resources technician ii

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and organized team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills. They're comfortable managing multiple priorities and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where accuracy and collaboration matter. They should have a good understanding of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment, as well as solid knowledge of proper English usage. Experience in a municipal setting and familiarity with Civil Service principles, especially those related to recruitment, testing, selection, and classification, will help them succeed in this role.

OPEN COMPETITIVE RECRUITMENT

Open to all qualified candidates.

Tentative examination dates for this recruitment:

Week of 12/01/25 - TestGenius Practical Exam

Week of 01/05/26 -Blind Application Screening

Week of 01/12/26 - Oral interview

Under direction, to coordinate and monitor a major Human Resources program; to perform advanced clerical and basic administrative duties; to direct the work of an office staff; and to do related work as required.

Coordinates and monitors a major Human Resources program, including all activities related to an assigned program; initiates and composes correspondence not requiring the supervisor's personal attention; interprets ,applies, and advises employees and the public on City policies and regulations; verifies, certifies and reconciles all requests from City departments or employees; makes recommendations regarding assigned program area; inputs data; processes paperwork to facilitate smooth operations of a Human Resources program; prepares monthly reports from source material; supervises personnel engaged in maintenance of complex record keeping systems; supervises, trains and evaluates employees; makes recommendations regarding hiring, promotions, and transfers; provides difficult and complex clerical support, as needed; drives on City business.

Employment Standards:

Knowledge of modern office methods, procedures, and equipment; proper English usage; municipal organizations and their functions; practices and principles of a Civil Service system; recruitment, selection, testing, classification and pay procedures; employee benefit programs and administration; City Memorandums of Understanding and personnel practices and procedures, including payroll and budget; basic arithmetic and accounting; functions of personnel and workers' compensation systems; liability and workers' compensation claims handling and payment techniques.

Ability to develop and organize reports; understand and apply a wide variety of legal requirements and policies; deal with doctors, attorneys, and other professionals; organize and maintain accurate records and files; effectively supervise employees and evaluate their performance; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; work independently and exercise sound judgement in performing assigned duties; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public.

Education/Training: Graduation from high school or equivalent; five years of increasingly responsible clerical work and one year of personnel experience which includes supervisory experience.

License & Certificates: A valid California Class "C" driver's license or equivalent at time of appointment.

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This job title is represented by the Burbank City Employees' Association (BCEA)

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