TDCJ - Human Resources Specialist I - Human Resources - Region II Leaves Team

Job Description

Applicants must submit both a résumé and a completed application to be considered. Both documents should include sufficient work history to assess qualifications.

For the most accurate and up-to-date information about your application, please log in to the CAPPS application portal regularly to monitor status changes or updates.

* To expedite the application process, please attach your valid government-issued photo identification card, your social security card or proof of authorization to work in the United States, and your proof of education (official diploma or transcript) *

Job Duties:

This position reports to the Region II Human Resources office on a daily basis. Duties include tracking, monitoring, processing, and designating employees leave requests. Day to day functions include reviewing reports and email correspondence and time entries to ensure proper leave processing for employees that are out on medical leave to include FMLA protected leave, Military leave, and State parental leave

You'd be a GOOD fit if:

Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.

Six months full-time, wage-earning human resources, customer service, clerical, secretarial, administrative support, program administration, public administration, financial operations, auditing, or technical program support experience. Fifteen semester hours from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE) may be substituted for six months of experience.

Computer operations experience preferred. * If required, must have or be able to obtain a certificate of course completion for the Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (TLETS) policy and procedures training from the Texas Department of Public Safety within six months of employment date. If required, must maintain TLETS access eligibility for continued employment in position.

You'd be a GREAT fit if:

You have human resources experience.

Familiar with FMLA standards

*For the full Job Description, please click the link below:

Human Resources Specialist I

Additional Information:

Travel

None - Position may make day trips, but no overnight trips

Work Site Visits

Yes

Study Material

No

Pre-Service Training Academy Required

No

Hazardous Duty/Longevity Position

Longevity

*Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.

Contact Information:

Questions concerning this                                           Questions concerning the application

position can be directed to:                                           process can be directed to:

Tiffany Myers                                                                  Kathy Chandonnet

Hiring Manager                                               OR           Human Resources

903-928-0183                                                                   936-437-4106

tiffany.myers@tdcj.texas.gov                                            hr.selectionsteam3@tdcj.texas.gov

Important Note to the Candidate:

Military Preference

To receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application.

Military Occupation Specialty Codes

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
Click on the occupational category for the position.

Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor's Office, Military Crosswalk Guide.

The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information. Go to: http://www.texasskillstowork.com, http://www.onetonline.org, https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/ or www.careeronestop.org for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements and skill sets.

Applications submitted through Work in Texas

Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete supplemental questions to be considered for the position. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile.

Eligibility

An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment.

EEO Statement:

The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.  You may make copies of this application and enter different position titles, but each copy must be signed.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications, unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED. Six months full-time, wage-earning human resources, customer service, clerical, secretarial, administrative support, program administration, public administration, financial operations, auditing, or technical program support experience. Fifteen semester hours from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE) may be substituted for six months of experience. Computer operations experience preferred. * If required, must have or be able to obtain a certificate of course completion for the Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (TLETS) policy and procedures training from the Texas Department of Public Safety within six months of employment date. If required, must maintain TLETS access eligibility for continued employment in position.