Personnel Analyst Trainee

Suffolk County Government is currently seeking candidates for the role of Personnel Analyst - Trainee.

Please Do Not Apply Here

To be considered for the Personnel Analyst - Trainee role, candidates must proceed to the following link:

https://apps2.suffolkcountyny.gov/civilservice/efile/default.aspx

Once you have followed the above link, you will be presented with a list of all exams.

NOTE: The exam is "Personnel Analyst - Trainee"

Please Proceed As Follows:

• Locate at the top right side of the site in the blue area, "Log In To Apply For Exams or Change Your Profile"

• In the same blue area you must select "Click here to create a Civil Service User ID"

• Complete all questions and proceed as requested

Personnel Analyst - Trainee Position Details

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES::

• The work involves learning to perform entry level professional work in public personnel administration under the direct supervision of a Personnel Analyst or Senior Personnel Analyst.  

• The employee works closely with professional superiors in learning all aspects of work but may function with limited technical independence on the more routine aspects of work as the employee becomes familiar with them.  

• Problems encountered are referred to a superior for direction and guidance.  

• All work is subject to review through frequent consultation and examination of work performed.  

• The term of probation is one (1) year, during which time employees will be required to satisfactorily complete a supervised in-service training program.  

• After one (1) year of continuous service as a permanent Personnel Analyst Trainee, the employee in this class achieves perma­nent competitive status as a Personnel Analyst without further examination.  

** Does related work as required.

Benefits For You Now And Your Future

• Health Insurance: Suffolk offers a comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Pension

• Paid Time Off:  Vacation (2 weeks to start) is accrued based on length of service;  sick leave allows employees to take time off for illness without sacrificing pay; personal days can be used for a variety of reasons; and thirteen (13) paid holidays.

• Work-Life Balance: County jobs offer regular working hours, reducing the need for overtime or irregular shifts. This helps employees maintain a good work-life balance.

Overall, county government jobs offer a combination of competitive benefits and job security, making them an attractive option for many job seekers.

Salary: $49,642

*This position does not offer relocation assistance at this time

**Sponsorship is not available for this role

ADDITIONAL POSITION DETAILS

• Reviews applications to determine eligibility for appointments, examina­tions and tuition reimbursements;

• Assists in writing the more routine questions for use in examinations, as well as performing item analyses on examination questions;

• Assists in position classification by reviewing questionnaires, duties statements and desk audits, and by serving as a member of survey teams;

• Assists in compiling raw data for further analysis and use;

• Assists in providing information to jurisdictions in matters of eligibility for Civil Service positions, employment placement and interpretation of Civil Service rules and regulations;

• Assists in preparing and conducting standard training courses and recruit­ment lectures;

• Assists in writing class specifications for titles established by the department and in reviewing specifications as directed;

• Assists in evaluating tuition reimbursement claims and in conducting exit interviews.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

• Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor's Degree*.

• Candidates enrolled in their final year of baccalaureate studies will be permitted to compete in this examination on a pending basis. 

*Please attach to the application a copy of your college transcript(s) which must have your name, college name, and date of graduation printed on it by the institution.  Grade reports, incomplete transcripts and other similar documents are unacceptable.

Necessary Special Requirement

At the time of appointment and during employment as a Personnel Analyst Trainee and Personnel Analyst employees must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.

Suffolk County’s Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity:

• Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan.
• We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices.
• We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices.

Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.