Civil Service Specialist, (B252015-1), 205, Civil Service

Provides administrative and technical support for all aspects of the municipal civil services for Fire and Police in accordance with Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 143. This position ensures compliance with civil services regulations, manages testing and processes, assists in disciplinary procedures, maintains accurate records, and serves as a liaison between the HR Department, civil services employees, and stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
?Coordinates, administers, and scores entrance and promotional examinations for Police and Fire; administers meetings, distributes applications, ranks candidates, and posts exam results.
?Facilitates appeal process, including compiling materials for commissioners, scheduling hearing, and posting amended results.
?Administers process for assessments and oral board interviews; monitors and ranks scores; posts results.
?Receives Police and Fire suspensions, including stamping and filing notice, monitoring appeal window, facilitating commission hearing process.
?Oversees Deferred Compensation; tracks and monitors loans and payoffs, creates and maintains payroll deduction files, and assists employees and retirees with withdrawals.
?Files and maintains Fire and Police civil service records.
?Assists Texas Municipal Retirement System retirees and employees with administrative questions.
?Will be required to drive a City vehicle for City business use.
?Performs related work as required.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:
?Knowledge of Fire and Police Policies, Collective Bargaining Contract, and the Local Government Code (TLGC) Chapter 143.
?Knowledge of basic accounting principles.
?Knowledge of Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) pension plan.
?Knowledge of modern office procedures and methods including computers and applicable software.
?Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

Skills and Abilities:
?Skill in customer service.
?Skill in planning, organization, and time management.
?Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
?Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
?Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries.
?Ability to maintain good planning and organizational skills.
?Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor.
?Ability to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff.
?Ability to perform strenuous work and routine work.
?Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
?Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
?Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
?Ability to comply with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures.
?Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Effort Requirements

Position will have the following exposures
?Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.
?Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Work Environment Locations

Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments

Never
?Construction site

Seldom
?Outdoor environment
?Street environment (near moving traffic)
?Confined space
?Warehouse environment
?Other: ______

Sometimes
?Vehicles

Often
?Office or similar indoor environment

Exposures

Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements

Never
?Individuals with known violent backgrounds
?Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
?Extreme heat (above 100 degrees
?Moving mechanical parts
?Fumes or airborne particles
?Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances

Seldom
?Communicable diseases
?Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)

Sometimes
?Individuals who are hostile or irate

Travel

Position will require the employee to travel

Never:
?International travel

Seldom
?Regional travel
?National travel

Sometimes
?Local travel

Required Education and Experience
?Associate's degree or 60 college hours from accredited* college or university in Public Administration, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field
?At least three (3) years of experience in human resources, personnel administration, or related field
?Council of Higher Education Accreditation (C.H.E.A.)

Valid Licenses or Certifications
?Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.

As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment.

Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.

Effective January 7, 2008, all persons in safety-sensitive functions/positions, as per City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy definition, shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at (956) 791-7480 two days prior to the scheduled interview and/or test if applicable.

City of Laredo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply. Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and core values.

Apply Job!