DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES (1439)

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City of San José

DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES (1439)

DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES (U) (1422)

CLASS PURPOSE

Under administrative direction, performs work of considerable difficulty planning, organizing and directing major functional areas of the Human Resources Department. Performs related work as required.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESULTS (Any one position may not include all the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all the duties which may be performed.)

Manages and participates in the development, implementation and coordination of major functions of the City's human resources management program which may include: employee medical services, personnel transactions, position classification, employment and testing, employee development, executive and outreach recruitment, employee benefits, retirement programs, and related administrative functions.
Plans, organizes, directs and provides policy guidance and review on day-to-day work and special projects in designated human resources areas.
Prepares responses and directs necessary actions to resolve matters identified by City departments and the City Manager's Office or referred to City Administration from City Council, Civil Service Commission, employee organizations, community groups or individuals.
Directs and participates in the preparation, implementation and monitoring of the departmental budget.
Provides direction and staff support for the Civil Service Commission and the City's retirement boards; directs the management of retirement programs and retirement program funds.
Represents the Department as directed, and assumes responsibility for its functions and operation in the absence of the Director.
Represents the City and its administration in legal proceedings and other conflict situations involving individuals, groups and employee organizations.
Directs the development and maintenance of the City's Personnel
Administrative Manual which documents human resources programs and procedures.
Typical End Results Include: Innovative human resources programs which maximize services to City departments, meet requirements of the City Charter and Civil Service Rules, and maintain security and the confidentiality of individuals; career planning and enhancement programs which ensure the maintenance of a competent work force which is adequately prepared for advancement opportunities; job related employee selection methods; executive and outreach recruiting programs which attract a highly qualified and balanced
City work force; sound retirement programs; employee benefits of maximum value within funding and employee agreement terms and limitations.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

An incumbent is responsible for formulation, implementation and direction of programs in major functional areas of the Human Resources Department, reports to and is deputized to act on behalf of the Director of Human Resources who is responsible for the administration of the Civil Service personnel management program for the City under the provisions of the City Charter and the San Jose Municipal Code.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Knowledges, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of human resources administration.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration, organization and management.
Knowledge of the techniques of recruitment and selection pf personnel.
Knowledge of the methods of establishing and maintaining comprehensive classification and compensation plans.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of affirmative action and of applicable statutes and case law.
Knowledge of the principles and methods of research and statistics.
Ability to plan, organize, direct and evaluate the work of subordinate professional, technical, and clerical support staff.
Ability to make effective oral presentations.
Ability to prepare clear, accurate, concise and effective reports, memoranda and other written materials.
Ability to analyze technical and administrative problems and develop sound recommendations for their solution.

Competency Knowledges, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of the occupations found in municipal service, including requirements, employment conditions, practices and trends.
Knowledge of the City of San Jose's Civil Service Rules, position classification system, affirmative action plan and programs, employee organizations and retirement programs.
Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with others in controversial or conflict situations.
Ability to interpret and apply the provisions of the City Charter, the Civil Service Rules and other pertinent regulations of the San Jose Municipal Code and other laws and regulations as they relate to the human resources management program of the City of San Jose.
Ability to gain the confidence and cooperation of public officials, representatives, employees, employee representatives and the general public.

Training and Experience

Any combination of training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in human resources, public or business administration, industrial relations, or related field and six (6) years of increasingly responsible experience in human resources administration or technical personnel work in a public or private agency including three (3) years of experience supervising other professional managers.

Licenses/Certificates

Possession of a valid license authorizing operation of a motor vehicle in California may be required.

(9930P/1013P)