Job Opening
Job Opening Director, Classified Human Resources, Ventura USD
Plan, organize, control and direct Classified Human Resources operations and activities for the District. Serve as the Secretary to the Personnel Commission
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Recruitment, screening, testing, selection, processing, employment and retention of Classified personnel
• Establish goals and objectives for the Classified Human Resources Division
• Serves as member of the Superintendent’s Executive Cabinet and as Secretary to the Personnel Commission
• Coordinate, develop and implement recruitment methods, strategies, procedures, materials, activities and new employee orientation and integration; classification and compensation studies, reviews and analysis
• Develop and administer the classification plan for the District
• Appointment, supervision and development of Personnel Commission/Classified HR staff
• Consult with personnel, administrators, applicants and others regarding Classified Human Resources operations and activities including transfers, reassignment, termination and disciplinary actions
• Work with sites and department personnel in meeting classified staffing needs and provide organizational development consultation
• Problem solving, mediation and conflict resolution
• Direct the planning and implementation of the Classified professional development programs
• Develop and implement the annual budget of the Personnel Commission, approve expenditures
• Formulate and develop policies, procedures and programs
• Participate in labor relations and related negotiations for Classified personnel
• Certify Classified service transactions per Ed Code
• Coordinate and direct the employee Classified evaluation program
• Interpret and implement the Classified Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Investigate and respond to complaints and appeals.
• Maintain current knowledge of laws, codes, regulations and pending legislation through active participation in professional organizations
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL:
• Have excellent technical skills in the areas of recruitment, testing and selection, classification and compensation, organizational development, policy development and implementation
• Be knowledgeable and experienced in collective bargaining processes and contract administration
• Be a skilled leader who can motivate and develop employees
• Be skilled in management and resolution of conflict
• Be knowledgeable about organizational development and structure
• Be an artful communicator who can work with people at all levels of the organization as well as those outside the organization
• Be an excellent problem solver and facilitator
• Be skilled in mediation and listening for understanding
• Be compassionate, kind and caring and appreciate the diversity of the VUSD community
• Be a team member bringing skills and abilities to the table with creativity and new thinking
• Be constantly willing to learn and grow
• Have excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Communicate effectively and clearly
• Be thoroughly knowledgeable in employment law and be able to translate it into daily activities
• Have school Merit System or Civil Service experience and be a strong supporter of the philosophy
• Enjoy daily interaction with a wide variety of individuals
• Be professionally active and constantly up to date with laws, court cases and interpretations of codes and regulations.
• Be ethical, honest and committed to the Ventura Unified School District and its mission and vision
COMPENSATION
$94,416 - $118,260 annually
Application packages are available from:
CLASSIFIED HUMAN RESOURCES VENTURA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
255 WEST STANLEY AVENUE, STE 100 VENTURA, CA 93001
(805) 641-5000 ext. 1170 or at: http://www.venturausd.org/classhr/
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application package.
Must be received NO LATER THAN 4:30 PM, FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 2014.