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Field Human Resource Officer 3
- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (PA)
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Field Human Resource Officer 3
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Field Human Resource Officer 3
Salary
$77,379.00 - $117,497.00 Annually
Location
Fayette County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2025-38085-05413
Department
Executive Offices
Division
EX OA HROO CR Fl Off 02
Opening Date
12/16/2025
Closing Date
12/30/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
05413
Position Number
00180498
Union
Non-Union
Bargaining Unit
A3
Pay Group
ST09
Bureau / Division Code
00813766
Bureau / Division
Department of Corrections; Field Human Resource Office 2
Worksite Address
SCI Fayette - 50 Overlook Drive, La Belle, Pennsylvania 15450 or;
Worksite Address
SCI Greene - 175 Progress Drive, Waynesburg, Pennsylvania 15370
Contact Name
Brittany Bradford
Contact Email
+ Description
+ Benefits
+ Questions
THE POSITION
Are you an experienced human resource (HR) professional eager to start a new chapter in your career? The Department of Corrections (DOC), Field Human Resource Office in Region 2 is looking for a Field Human Resource Officer 3 to confidently lead our team. This position allows you to utilize your expertise to oversee HR functions for State Correctional Institutions (SCI) Green and Fayette. If you are dedicated to maximizing resources and creating efficiencies in service delivery provided to leadership and employees, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Field Human Resource Officer 3, you will be responsible for directing field personnel through daily assignments and offering guidance to management at each institution regarding the interpretation and application of HR policies and various collective bargaining agreements language. Work involves activities related to employee relations, recruitment and placement, absence and attendance, as well as workers' compensation programs. You will serve as a point of contact for employees, executive staff, and other HR staff, answering questions concerning all facets of HR. Effective communication is essential in this position as you will work closely with EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) staff by reviewing and addressing all complaints of discrimination and/or harassment. In this role, you will also be responsible for analyzing available metrics to determine opportunities for process streamlining and improvement.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=00180498)
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
+ Full-time employment
+ Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
+ Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 2 days per week upon successful completion of a 6-month probationary period. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office at SCI Fayette or SCI Greene. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
+ 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 as a Human Resource Analyst 3, a Field Human Resource Officer 2, or a Human Resource Director 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration);or
+ Four years of professional human resource experience which included one year of supervisory experience, and a bachelor's degree;or
+ An 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 and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
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.
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
*Eligibility rules apply.
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Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Human Resource Analyst 3, a Field Human Resource Officer 2, or a Human Resource Director 1 for one or more years full-time?
+ 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 experiencemustalso 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
How many years of full-time professional human resource experience do you possess?
+ 4 years or more
+ 3 years but less than 4 years
+ 2 years but less than 3 years
+ 1 year but less than 2 years
+ None or less than one year
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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 experiencemustalso 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.
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Do you possess one year or more of full-time supervisory experience in human resources?
+ Yes
+ No
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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 experiencemustalso 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.
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How much graduate-level coursework have you completed in public, business, hospital, or human resource administration; industrial relations; industrial engineering; management psychology; guidance and counseling, or other related fields? 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.organd clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
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
+ 15 but less than 30 credits
+ Less than 15 credits
+ None
08
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 requirements for 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.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
+ Yes
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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – STRATEGIC PLANNING
Collaborates with organizational business partners to identify the needs and objectives of the organization. Researches and develops strategies to address short-term and long-term needs. This includes organizational structure, turnover projections and analysis, staffing needs assessments, employee retention, and developing strategies for anticipated vacancies, including developing/revising job specifications, reorganizing to address changing functions or responsibilities, and succession planning for key vacancies.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
+ A. I have experience collaborating with organizational business partners to identify the needs and objectives of the organization and researching and developing strategies to address short-term and long-term needs. I was responsible for approving strategies for implementation.
+ B. I have experience collaborating with organizational business partners to identify the needs and objectives of the organization and researching and developing strategies to address short-term needs. Someone else was responsible for approving strategies for implementation.
+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to project management or strategic planning.
+ D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
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Describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this Work Behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
+ Your experience collaborating with organizational business partners to identify the needs and objectives of the organization.
+ Your experience researching and developing strategies to address short-term and long-term needs.
+ Your experience approving strategies for implementation.
+ Your level of responsibility.
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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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WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – ACTION PLAN DEVELOPMENT
Drafts or prepares an organization's equal employment opportunity/contract compliance plan in accordance with guidelines outlined in prescribed directives. This includes creating and disseminating policy statements, detailing responsibilities of organization officials, implementing action programs, reviewing objectives, keeping records, and developing statistical summaries, graphs, and charts. Interprets and applies the governing laws, rules, and regulations; and keeps informed on the latest policies and trends, translating the same into a viable action plan.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
+ A. I have experience identifying and developing equal employment opportunity/contract compliance plans. I was responsible for implementing the plans I developed.
+ B. I have experience implementing equal employment opportunity/contract compliance plans that someone else developed.
+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to project management or business management.
+ D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
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Describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this Work Behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
+ Your experience identifying equal employment opportunity/contract compliance plans.
+ Your experience developing equal employment opportunity/contract compliance plans.
+ Your experience implementing equal employment opportunity/contract compliance plans.
+ Your level of responsibility.
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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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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – CLASSIFICATION & COMPENSATION
Conducts position classification and compensation audits, reviews, or studies. This includes interviewing employees and managers, and gathering, reviewing, and analyzing classification documents to determine their accuracy and impact on classification and pay related matters in accordance with a standardized classification system. Recommends appropriate classification and compensation levels based on findings.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
+ A. I have experience conducting position classification or compensation audits, reviews, or studies. I was responsible for approving appropriate classification and compensation levels.
+ B. I have experience conducting position classification or compensation audits, reviews, or studies. Someone else was responsible for approving appropriate classification and compensation levels based on my review and analysis.
+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to classification, compensation, or organization management.
+ D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
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Describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this Work Behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
+ Your experience conducting position classification or compensation audits, reviews, or studies.
+ Your experience approving appropriate classification and compensation levels.
+ Your level of responsibility.
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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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WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – RECRUITMENT
Develops and implements recruitment plans that effectively recruit qualified applicants. Arranges, conducts, and evaluates recruitment activities to meet current and future operational needs. Attends job fairs to notify applicants of employment opportunities and explain the application process.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
+ A. I have experience developing and implementing recruitment plans. I was responsible for arranging and conducting recruitment activities, as well as documenting findings and evaluating the plans to ensure they met current and future operational needs.
+ B. I have experience developing and implementing recruitment plans. I was responsible for arranging and conducting recruitment activities; however, someone else was responsible for documenting findings and evaluating the plans that I developed and implemented to ensure they met current and future operational needs.
+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to human resource information systems, human resource methods, public administration, or workforce planning.
+ D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
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Describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this Work Behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
+ Your experience developing and implementing recruitment plans.
+ Your experience arranging and conducting recruitment activities.
+ Your experience documenting and evaluating recruitment plans to ensure they met current and future operational needs.
+ Your level of responsibility.
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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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WORK BEHAVIOR 5 – SUPERVISION
Supervises subordinate staff by planning and administering all work activities. Establishes priorities and timeframes for completion of work; implements new programs by establishing guidelines to be followed by staff; reviews employee performance and prepares evaluation reports; disciplines employees; interviews prospective employees and recommends selection; approves/denies leave requests; and identifies training needs and provides training to staff.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
+ A. I have professional experience supervising subordinate staff. As a supervisor, I was responsible for interviewing and hiring staff, rating work performance, establishing priorities, disciplining employees, and identifying and providing training to staff.
+ B. I have professional experience as a lead worker. As a senior staff member, I was responsible for providing on-the-job training to newly hired staff, reviewing work, and serving as a group or team leader, but I was not responsible for rating work performance or disciplining employees.
+ C. I have successfully completed supervisory training.
+ D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
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Describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this Work Behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
+ Your experience as a supervisor.
+ Your experience as a lead worker.
+ Your level of responsibility.
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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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WORK BEHAVIOR 6 – TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Provides interpretation to supervisory and management personnel on collective bargaining agreement provisions, as well as employment-related policies, regulations, and laws. Briefs supervisors and managers on changes to such documents. Provides advice, solutions, and options concerning labor/management issues such as misconduct in the workplace, policy violations, work performance plans, sick leave abuse, workplace safety, and progressive discipline.
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 labor relation and policy concerns. I was responsible for interpreting information, answering general questions, and providing technical advice regarding the above listed labor/management issues.
+ B. I have experience interacting with individuals and utilizing customer service skills to understand labor relation and policy concerns. I was responsible for answering general questions, but I referred technical questions to someone else to provide information.
+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to counseling, public relations, employee or labor relations, or education.
+ D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
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Describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this Work Behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
+ Your experience interacting with individuals and utilizing customer service skills to understand labor relation and policy concerns.
+ Your experience answering general questions.
+ Your experience providing technical advice.
+ Your level of responsibility.
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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
Required Question
Employer
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov
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