ASSISTANT PERSONNEL OFFICER  
  DEFINITION:
  Under the Personnel Officer, assists in maintaining liaison between  the agency and other government bodies in matters of personnel  administration, and in coordinating personnel programs, policies, and  practices for employees of the agency; does other related duties.
 NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative  purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform  all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties  performed on the job may not be listed.
  EXAMPLES OF WORK:
  May assist in organizing work programs and in the assignment and  supervision of staff.
 May assist in the development and implementation of policy and  procedural changes.
 Provides technical advice on personnel matters.
 Initiates and conducts surveys of staffing needs, position  classification training, and other personnel matters.
 Interprets the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the  Department of Personnel and other government agencies.
 Interviews employees having complaints or grievances.
 Recruits and interviews prospective employees.
 Supervises the preparation and maintenance of time, leave and payroll  records.
 Prepares correspondence required in connection with personnel matters.
 Prepares and supervises the preparation of clear, concise, accurate,  and informative, statistical, financial, and other reports containing  findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
 May recommend and/or review and approve personnel actions.
 Supervises the establishment and maintenance of records and files  required in connection with the personnel program of the agency.
 Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic  and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency,  office, or related units.
  REQUIREMENTS:
NOTE:Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.
Six (6) years of supervisory personnel experience, including the review of classification problems and wage studies, the handling of personnel problems, and the coordination of the training needs of the jurisdiction.
OR
Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience.
NOTE:"Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.
LICENSE:
Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
 Knowledge of problems encountered in the administration of a personnel  program.
 Knowledge of theory, practices, and principles of personnel  administration.
 Knowledge of the methods used to conduct surveys.
 Knowledge of interviewing techniques.
 Ability to read and interpret provisions of New Jersey laws relating  to personnel matters and the rules and regulations of the NJ  Department of Personnel and to apply them to specific situations.
 Ability to analyze and resolve personnel, and technical problems  involved the oversight of a personnel program.
 Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships  with associates and other individuals engaged in or concerned with the  issues relating to public employment.
 Ability to prepare reports.
 Ability to establish and maintain records and files.
 Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording  and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
 Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English  sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign  Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of  communication.
 Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as  they can perform essential functions of the job after reasonable  accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation  cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship,  such persons may not be eligible.
 CODES: LG - 04831               MCK            09/13/04
 This job specification is for local government use only.