Recruiting Coordinator-Term-Limited Temporary
- Summary
The Department of Public Defense (DPD) provides high-quality legal representation to indigent clients. DPD practices in several areas, including felonies, misdemeanors, juvenile defense, family defense (dependency cases), involuntary commitment (mental illness), sex offender commitment, and contempt of court. The department also works to address racial disproportionality in the criminal legal system, the collateral consequences of system involvement, and other structural and/or systemic issues that undermine the rights of our clients and their communities. DPD employs not only attorneys, but also skilled investigators, mitigation specialists, paralegals, and other support staff. Expert services are regularly funded, in keeping with state court rules.
Employment at DPD offers the chance to practice public defense at a very high level, while living in a vibrant urban environment surrounded by natural beauty.
The Recruiting Coordinator is a key member of the DPD HR team, and is responsible for administrative and outreach details in support of DPD's recruitment efforts. The Recruiting Coordinator organizes and deploys key elements of selection processes that receive, screen, test, evaluate, and hire talented, committed, and hard-working advocates with an ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The Coordinator organizes, prioritizes, coordinates, and responds to a variety of regularly occurring work assignments, special projects, research, information requests, and creation of documents.
Great Benefits
King County provides our employees with a free transportation pass, (good on Metro, Pierce, Kitsap, Community, and Sound Transit), and a generous benefits package, (see Benefits tab for more details).
Who may apply: This position is open to the public, special duty placement may be considered for current eligible career service and appointed employees. This selection process will be used to fill one 18 month assignment, with the possibility of extension.
Forms and materials required: Applicants for this position are required to submit the online application form and answers to the attached supplemental questions.
Work location: This position is located in the Dexter Horton Building, Suite 200, at 710 Second Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104.
Work schedule: This position is overtime eligible. Typical work hours are between 8: a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Susan Eddy, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
HR Manager
206-477-6003
susan.eddy@kingcounty.gov- Job Duties
- Research and identify recruiting, advertising, and outreach opportunities/events. Attend events and promote DPD employment opportunities.
- Communicate with internal and external applicants in person, over the phone, and via e-mail. Act as liaison between applicants, recruiters, and the agency.
- Schedule applicants for testing and interviews. Administer applicant skill testing.
- Prepare materials and recruitment selection information for interviews.
- Coordinate, track, and monitor a variety of HR documents and work requests in electronic and paper format.
- Conduct detailed background reviews on applicants including criminal conviction histories and employment references/verification. Where applicable coordinate with other departments to facilitate access to vehicles, jail facilities, etc.
- Coordinate documentation of employment process and completion of hiring documents for new hires.
- Ues PeopleSoft, Neogov, Word, Excel, and visual management system to track recruitment activity, create letters, and generate reports.
- Maintain confidentiality related to human resources issues, including employment decisions, selection processes, testing, criminal history records, disciplinary, and other complex issues.
- Ensure compliance with standard employment procedures and completion of personnel documents that comply with Federal, State, County, and Municipal code, Federal regulations, Title VII, EEOC, ADA, WSBA, ABA, and relevant county policy.
- Cross-train and back up other team members in assorted duties in support of HR, including, but not limited to: SharePoint maintenance and design, records retention and upkeep, and personnel change notice tracking.
- Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
- Three years of increasingly responsible administrative support responsibilities in the area of human resources.
- Ability to provide exceptional customer service and clear communication both orally and in writing.
- Knowledge of human resources employment practices and guidelines.
- Excellent organizational skills are required to work on a number of projects simultaneously and complete projects within specified deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively problem solve, apply good judgment and initiative.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion when handling sensitive information.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group.
- Experience with test administration practices.
- Demonstrated skill in the use of PeopleSoft or other HRIS system.
- Demonstrated skill in the use of Neogov or other electronic applicant tracking system.
- Skill in reviewing and compiling data, developing reports, and creating charts and diagrams.
- Ability to create, proofread, edit, and format documents according to standard business writing practices.
- Excellent computer skills that include: Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Desirable Qualifications:- Experience creating and maintaining pages within SharePoint
- PHR
- Supplemental Information
Selection process: Applications will be screened for clarity, completeness and qualifications. All materials will be evaluated for spelling, grammar and punctuation usage. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in a computer examination and a series of interviews, including written and oral evaluations of skill, knowledge and experience.?
For Tips on Applying, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/jobs/applying.aspx
This position is not represented by a?bargaining unit.
Class Code: 231101
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 10 paid holidays each year (plus 2 personal holidays)
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental leave, family and medical leaves, and volunteer leave
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite gyms and activity centers
- Employee giving program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
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01How many years of experience do you possess providing increasingly responsible administrative support in the area of human resources?
- Zero to One Year
- One to Two Years
- Two to Three Years
- Three or More Years
02For the question above, please describe your experience here, include the types of task you completed, the name of the employer where you performed the work, and your job title. (If none, enter "N/A").03Please share with us your interest in working in human resources for King County.04Please share with us your interest in working for the Department of Public Defense.05Please indicate below which programs you have experience working in:- Neogov
- Other ATS
- PeopleSoft
- Other HRIS
- MS Word
- MS Excel
- MS Outlook
- Sharepoint
- Visio
- None of the above
Required Question