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Human Resource Analyst 1 (Local Government) - McKean County C&Y
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Human Resource Analyst 1 (Local Government) - McKean County C&Y
Salary
$35,470.50 Annually
Location
McKean County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2025-25464-L0541
Department
Local Government
Division
HS Mckean Co Child Welfare Ser
Opening Date
05/14/2025
Closing Date
5/28/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
L0541
Position Number
80006136
Union
Non Union
Bargaining Unit
LG
Pay Group
LG
Bureau / Division Code
88212742
Bureau / Division
McKean County Children & Youth
Worksite Address
17155 Rt 6
City
Smethport, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
16749
Contact Name
Holly McGarvey
Contact Phone
814.887.5571 ext. 4246
Contact Email
+ Description
+ Benefits
+ Questions
THE POSITION
Are you looking for an adventure? Every day is something different in the Human Resource (HR) world. McKean County is looking for a detail-oriented, self-sufficient, and reliable candidate to assist with HR needs and Civil Service processes within our Human Services Department. If you enjoy discovering other's passions and talents while assisting them in finding a place for them to flourish, this is the job for you!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This is a professional analytical position responsible for managing and supporting all aspects of Human Resources within the Children and Youth Services (CYS) division of McKean County Human Services. The HR Analyst 1 must be highly proficient in navigating Pennsylvania Civil Service hiring systems and regulations, serving as the internal expert for position classification, talent acquisition, recruitment compliance, employee relations, and leave management.
The role requires independent judgment, high attention to detail, and a deep understanding of merit and non-merit hiring procedures, job posting protocols, eligibility determinations, and collective bargaining agreement adherence. The position also provides day-to-day HR guidance to CYS supervisors and staff, ensuring compliance with County, Commonwealth, and union policies and procedures. Additionally, the HR Analyst is responsible for overseeing agency fleet operations, including vehicle scheduling, maintenance coordination, and tracking usage to support agency service delivery.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
+ Full-time employment
+ Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
+ Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
+ Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
+ You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
+ One year of experience in the performance of technical human resource duties; and a bachelor’s degree;or
+ Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Other Requirements:
+ You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.
+ You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
+ You must pass a background investigation.
+ A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.
+ This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
+ Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.
How to Apply:
+ Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
+ If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
+ Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
+ Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
+ Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at [email protected] .
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
+ 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
+ Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
+ Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
+ Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
+ You must provide complete and accurate information or:
+ your score may be lower than deserved.
+ you may be disqualified.
+ You may only apply/testoncefor this posting.
+ Your results will be provided via email.
Benefit packages are determined by the county and may vary. Please contact the applicable county human resource office directly to inquire about a specific benefit package.
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Do you possess at least one year of full-time experience performing technical human resource duties? (These functions include selection, employee training [teaching in an educational setting is not "employee training"], career counseling, labor relations, classification, compensation, employee benefits, workforce planning, staffing, employee safety, recruitment, placement, examination development, human resource research and evaluation, applicant assessment, human resource transactions, human resource management systems operations, EEO [EEO Contract Compliance work limited to reviewing contracts, request for proposals and other purchasing related documents is not qualifying], Employee Assistance Programs, Workplace Violence, Alternate Dispute Resolution, and investigations concerning compliance with employment rules, policies, and laws.)
+ Yes
+ No
02
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
03
Do you possess a bachelor's degree? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If you answer “Yes” to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.org (”www.naces.org”target=_blank”) and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.
+ Yes
+ No
04
If you do not possess a bachelor's degree, how much college coursework have you completed? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.org (”www.naces.org”target=_blank”) and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.
+ 120 credits or more
+ 90 but less than 120 credits
+ 60 but less than 90 credits
+ 30 but less than 60 credits
+ Less than 30 credits
+ None
05
How much graduate coursework have you completed in human resources; public, business, or hospital administration; labor or industrial relations; industrial engineering; management; any field of psychology (industrial/organizational, assessment, educational, applied, etc.); any field of law (employment, criminal, corporate, etc.); educational or vocational counseling; or other fields closely related to human resources? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.org (”www.naces.org”target=_blank”) and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.
+ 30 credits or more
+ Less than 30 credits
+ None
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CS-INSTRUCTIONS You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .
+ Yes
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CS-L0541 WB1 V1 - TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Communicates verbally and in writing with agency contacts regarding job postings or hiring policies, guidelines, and procedures. Responds to inquiries regarding application, candidate referral, and hire status or other related inquiries. Utilizes customer service skills when dealing with adversarial situations.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
+ A. I have experience interacting with individuals and utilizing customer service skills to understand concerns and explain relevant information regarding job postings/advertisements or hiring processes.
+ B. I have experience interacting with individuals and utilizing customer service skills to understand concerns and explain relevant information related to areas of human resources other than job postings/advertisements or hiring processes.
+ C. I have experience interacting with individuals and utilizing customer service skills to understand concerns and explain relevant information related to subjects other than human resources.
+ D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to counseling, psychology, sociology, public relations, education, or employment law.
+ E. I have no experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
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CS-EXPERIENCE DETAILS V1 WB 1 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
+ Your experience explaining relevant information, including subject area/topic.
+ Your level of responsibility.
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CS-EDUCATION If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
+ College/University
+ Course Title
+ Credits/Clock Hours
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CS-L0541 WB2 V1 - RESEARCH INFORMATION
Conducts research to gather and interpret information on merit system employment rules, regulations, and procedures to determine the impact on hiring processes or outcomes. Researches directives, rules, policies, and laws and documents findings in various formats (i.e., email, reports, etc.).
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
+ A. I have experience researching records and files. When given a topic, I was responsible for determining which sources of information were relevant and collecting the appropriate data.
+ B. I have experience gathering specifically requested data, records, or files.
+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to research methods and design or data collection.
+ D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
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CS-EXPERIENCE DETAILS V1 WB 2 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
+ The actual duties you performed researching and/or collecting information.
+ The type(s) of information you researched.
+ Your level of responsibility.
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CS-EDUCATION If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
+ College/University
+ Course Title
+ Credits/Clock Hours
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CS-L0541 WB3 V1 - ANALYZE INFORMATION
Analyzes information in hiring records, documents, transactions, and reports to determine the accuracy of information and the impact on hiring processes and outcomes.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
+ A. I have experience analyzing information from records, documents, transactions, or reports which included determining its accuracy.
+ B. I have experience analyzing records, documents, transactions, or reports. Someone else was responsible for reviewing the content for the accuracy of information.
+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to data analysis or statistics.
+ D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
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CS-EXPERIENCE DETAILS V1 WB 3 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
+ The actual duties you performed analyzing information.
+ The type(s) of information you analyzed.
+ Your level of responsibility.
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CS-EDUCATION If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
+ College/University
+ Course Title
+ Credits/Clock Hours
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov
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