HUMAN RESOURCES TECHNICIAN I

OPEN COMPETITIVE RECRUITMENT Open to all qualified candidates. Tentative Examination Dates For This Recruitment Week of 07/20/26 - TestGenius Written Exam Week of 08/03/26 - Blind application and supplemental scoring Week of 08/24/26 - Oral interview Dates may change due to unforeseen circumstances. Candidates who pass each phase of the recruitment process will be notified of the official examination dates. There are currently two vacancies for the position of Human Resources Technician I within the City of Burbank's Management Services Department, Benefits Office and Recruitment and Selection. Position Overview The position in the Benefits Office plays a vital role in processing benefits elections for employees, communicating detailed benefits information to employees, handling vendor payments and reporting, analyzing data for Human Resource projects, ensuring compliance with city policies, processing tuition reimbursements, and maintaining accurate and detailed records. The position in Recruitment and Selection plays a vital role in supporting the recruitment process for a wide range of positions across the City. The Human Resources Technician I assists with the development and posting of job announcements, reviewing and screening applications, coordinating interviews, maintaining accurate recruitment records, and communicating with applicants throughout the recruitment process. The ideal candidate for the Human Resources Technician I will be organized, customer-focused, a strong communicator, detail oriented, able to manage competing priorities, and comfortable handling confidential and complex Human Resources work. Essential Functions Performs various Human Resources and clerical duties of a complex nature, including typing, filing, mathematical calculations, and processing paperwork to facilitate smooth operations of programs; initiates, composes, types, and proofreads a variety of reports, letters, memos, and charts not requiring the supervisor’s personal attention; researches, compiles, and analyzes data for a variety of Human Resources projects and reports; oversees maintenance of records and files; applies and advises employees and the public on Human Resources programs and procedural inquiries; coordinates and arranges meetings and interviews; operates calculator, personal computer and other office equipment; implements and recommends procedures related to assigned function; supervises, trains, and evaluates employees; and makes recommendations regarding hiring, promotions, and transfers. Minimum Qualifications Knowledge of modern office methods, procedures, and equipment; proper English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation; principles of sound supervision; municipal organizations and their functions; Human Resources systems, including City Memorandum of Understandings, Civil Service system, recruitment, selection, testing, classification and pay plans; mathematical and budgeting processes. Ability to develop, organize and maintain accurate reports and complex filing systems; understand and apply a wide variety of Human Resources requirements and policies; plan and direct the work of others; effectively supervise employees and evaluate their performance; operate a variety of office equipment; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; work independently and exercise sound judgment in performing assigned duties; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public. Education/Training Graduation from high school or equivalent; three years of increasingly responsible clerical work, including one year in a responsible supervisory or Human Resources capacity. Must be able to type accurately from clear copy at a speed of 50 net words a minute. #J-18808-Ljbffr