Human Resource Analyst 1 (Local Government) - Wayne County Area Agency on Aging

Human Resource Analyst 1 (Local Government) - Wayne County Area Agency on Aging

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Human Resource Analyst 1 (Local Government) - Wayne County Area Agency on Aging

Salary

$36,718.50 Annually

Location

Wayne County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-56502-L0541

Department

Local Government

Division

AN Wayne Co Aaa

Opening Date

08/19/2026

Closing Date

9/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

L0541

Position Number

80011845

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

LG

Pay Group

LG

Bureau / Division Code

88101164

Bureau / Division

Wayne County Human Services

Worksite Address

323 Tenth Street

City

Honesdale, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

18431

Contact Name

Michelle Valinski

Contact Phone

570.253.6758

Contact Email

[email protected]

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

THE POSITION

Do you enjoy discovering others’ passions and talents while helping them find a role where they can flourish? This is the job for you! As a Human Resource Analyst 1 for the Wayne County Human Services Agency, you will perform a variety of professional personnel administration functions. This supports the Aging, Children & Youth, Drug & Alcohol, Behavioral Health/Intellectual Disabilities, Early Intervention/Autism, County Transportation System, and other Human Services programs. Your work will help our dedicated teams hire the talented, compassionate, and qualified candidates needed to keep these vital programs and services running smoothly. Come join us and help make a positive impact in the Wayne County community!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports personnel administration, including hiring, community outreach, and related processes, for a wide variety of human services programs. Our team will rely on you to help ensure processes are accurate, timely, and compliant with all requirements. As a Human Resource Analyst 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Staff Guidance:Supervise, assign and review work, and provide training and feedback for a Human Resource Assistant; explain hiring procedures and provide assistance to agency teams

• Personnel Record Oversight:Maintain, update, and ensure the confidentiality, security, and integrity of personnel records and related information

• Hiring Process Management:Prepare, review, and process personnel actions, correspondence, and related documentation for review; conduct research and provide recommendations to support effective operations

• Policy Guidance:Interpret county, state, and all relevant rules, regulations, policies, and procedures and ensure compliance throughout hiring and recruitment processes

• Recruitment Support:Coordinate job postings and outreach; represent the agency at job fairs; and collaborate with external partners to expand recruitment efforts and promote our opportunities

• Applicant Assistance:Respond to inquiries from applicants and the public about employment processes and available vacancies; help current employees with promotion applications and related actions

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment

• Work hours are typically 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Employee may have irregular hours, including evenings, weekends or holidays.

• Employee may have overnight travel or out of County travel for meetings or training.

• 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 Guidelines.

• 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 medical examination and 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.

• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers (https://www.pa.gov/agencies/hrmoa/resources/generative-ai-hiring-guidance) for additional information.

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.

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.

01

AAA - The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania legislatively allows the Department of Aging and Area Agencies on Aging to provide preference to candidates who are 60 years of age or older. Are you 60 years of age or older?

• Yes

• No

02

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

03

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.

04

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.

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

05

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.

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

06

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.

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

07

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

08

WB1 - PREPARING WRITTEN DOCUMENTS

Prepares and edits job posting language for vacant positions of various agencies. Develops and edits screening questions related to work experience or education to assist in filtering applicant qualifications. Corresponds (via email) with agency clients regarding posting language and screening questions.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience preparing and editing job posting/advertisement language. I have also developed and edited screening criteria/questions to assist in filtering applicant qualifications.

• B. I have experience preparing and editing job posting/advertisement language; OR I have developed and edited screening criteria/questions to assist in filtering applicant qualifications.

• C. I have experience preparing written materials such as technical or analytical documents, or composing email correspondence to clarify or relay information.

• D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to business writing, technical writing, English composition or journalism.

• E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

09

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 preparing and editing job posting/advertisement language.

• Your experience developing and editing screening criteria/questions.

• Your experience preparing written materials.

• Your level of responsibility.

10

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

11

WB2 - TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

Communicates verbally and in writing with agency contacts regarding job postings or hiring policies, guidelines, and procedures. Responds to inquiries from applicants and the general public regarding application, 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.

12

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 regarding job postings/advertisements or hiring processes.

• Your experience explaining relevant information related to areas of human resources other than job postings/advertisements or hiring processes.

• Your experience explaining relevant information related to subjects other than human resources.

• Your level of responsibility.

13

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

14

WB3 - COMPUTER SOFTWARE SYSTEMS

Utilizes NEOGOV, an applicant tracking system, to post vacant positions and review applicant materials in order to process recruitment and hiring needs.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience utilizing an applicant tracking system to post vacant positions or review applicant materials in order to process recruitment and hiring needs.

• B. I have experience utilizing computer software such as databases and spreadsheets in order to organize and retrieve information. I do not have experience utilizing an applicant tracking system.

• C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to computer applications that store and house data.

• D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

15

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 utilizing applicant tracking systems to post vacancies or review applicant materials in order to process recruitment and hiring needs.

• Your experience utilizing computer software such as databases and spreadsheets in order to organize and retrieve information.

• Your level of responsibility.

16

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