Title: Recruitment Specialist /HR Analyst I

State Role Title: Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists

Hiring Range: $65,000 - $70,000

Pay is not negotiable outside of the above pay range. Pay is based on several factors including facility budget, and           experience

Current state employees: 12-month probationary period will restart upon hire

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Veterans Services

Location: Puller Veterans Center

Agency Website: www.dvs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Talent acquisition / sourcing, attending job fairs as well as hosting them onsite

Recruitment- Some knowledge of state recruitment and selection process
Candidate Screening

Experience conducting background, reference checks and drug screens

Assisting with orientation of new hires as needed

Ability to communicate effectively with the public, state officials, and employees

Ability to independently correspond and communicate

Ability to handle multiple time sensitive assignments at the same time

Knowledge of proper grammar, spelling and punctuation

Ability to maintain effective working relationships; collect, compile, and analyze information and apply laws, policies, and procedures

Experience in the operation of HR computer programs to include all Microsoft Office programs, applicant tracking systems, and time clock management

Working knowledge of state benefits and policies

Knowledge of Workers Compensation and other various types of state benefits such as FMLA, VSDP and LTD

May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent

1 Year of experience working in functional areas of Human Resources, or in an administrative support role required

Strong recruitment experience required

Must have strong knowledge of recruitment practices

Additional Considerations

N/A

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

You will be provided with a confirmation of receipt when your application and / or resume is submitted successfully. Please refer to "your application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The commonwealth does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work.

Excluding current DVS employees, the selected candidate must pass a criminal background check.

For consideration for this position, candidates MUST apply online at wwww.jobs.virgnia.gov. Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities. Resumes are encouraged but do not substitute submittal of the online application. Applications submitted via postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered. Please contact Human Resources if you need assistance.

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative hiring process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disabilities (COD) provided by the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department of Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability.

If you need to obtain a Certificate of Disability, use this link:
https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019

Contact Information

Name: Beth Rinker

Phone: Beth.rinker@dvs.virginia.gov

Email: Beth.Rinker@dvs.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.