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State of Alaska

Human Resource Consultant 1 (PCN 071509)

State of Alaska, Juneau, Alaska, us, 99812


Come join the State of Alaska!

This job class uses Competency Based minimum qualifications (MQs). Please read the Competency Based MQ instructions below to learn more.

The Department of Administration, Division of Personnel & Labor Relations is recruiting for a Human Resource Consultant 1 in

Anchorage or Juneau ! This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our

residency definition

to determine if you qualify. What You Will Be Doing: As part of the Employee Relations (ER) team, provide journey-level professional human resource guidance and support to assigned client agency(s). Independently manage a caseload, ranging from informal consultations on performance improvement to handling progressive discipline and processing complaints.

Our Mission, Values, and Culture: The mission of the Division of Personnel (DOP) is to provide policy, consultative guidance and direct human resource services to State of Alaska Executive Branch agencies. In alignment with DOP mission to provide direct human resource services to the Executive Branch, the Employee Relations Program is a centralized resource offering expertise and tools empowering State of Alaska employees to prevent and resolve personnel issues. When the need arises, we handle personnel matters in a manner that enables a culture of accountability and respect. We build partnerships to seek holistic solutions that deliver both operational and proactive results.

Benefits of Joining Our Team: This position offers the opportunity to work with a dedicated group of Human Resource professionals. We are a friendly, supportive office that is committed to client-focused human resource services. This consultant position is overtime eligible and may be located in Anchorage in the Division of Personnel offices in the Atwood Building or in Juneau in the State Office Building.

The Working Environment You Can Expect: The Employee Relations Program offices are located either in the Atwood Building in Downtown Anchorage or the State Office Building located in Juneau. Both offices are secure spaces with open concept work spaces and great views. In Anchorage, you have a view of downtown, Turnagain Arm, and the Anchorage Bowl. From Juneau, you are able to see the Gastineau Channel.

Who We Are Looking For: We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position-specific competencies:

Employee Relations:

Knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, case law, principles, and practices related to employee conduct, performance, and dispute resolution. Reasoning:

Identifies rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions. Partnering:

Develops networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals.

Minimum Qualifications: Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in: Decision Making:

Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change. Interpersonal Skills:

Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences. Oral Communication:

Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Writing:

Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a brief, clear, and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience.

Equivalent to those typically gained by: Training in human resource management, business administration, or organizational leadership or experience supporting management in running an organization/enterprise or supporting professionals working in human resources (such as recruitment, payroll, classification and compensation, employee and labor-management relations, employer provided benefit programs, employment law compliance, or employee training). SHRM or IPMA certification desired but not required

Please read the below information carefully. This applies to your application submission.

Supplemental Questions: For your application to be evaluated, you must answer the Supplemental Questions.

EEO STATEMENT: The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

Please be sure to check your junk folder for any messages that may be sent to you about this recruitment. For specific information in reference to the position, please contact the hiring manager: Kelley Roberson, Employee Relations Program Manager

Phone: (907) 375-7705

kelley.roberson@alaska.gov #J-18808-Ljbffr