Transportation Human Resources Generalist 1 - Lewis County

About the Department

**Disclaimer-this position will be considered classified-exempt and “at will.”

The Transportation Human Resources Generalist 1 will report to the District Administrative Headquarters in Lewis County.  This position performs entry-level paraprofessional human resources work at the district level within the Department of Transportation in one or more areas such as employee relations, timekeeping, personnel records, or related human resources functions. Analyzes information to determine appropriate procedures within law, rule, and policy to use in the administration of a variety of human resources functions. This class is also used as the beginning of the professional human resources class series. Performs work under direct supervision. Performs other related duties as required.

Pay Grade: 12

Position Duties

• Prepares human resources related documents and transactions in the designated area.

• Enters work hours, status changes, new employee information, and prepares for payroll processing.

• Prepares and reviews forms for human resources, payroll, and related areas.

• Maintains accurate human resources records.

• Provides guidance to employees and/or agencies on matters related to designated human resources areas.

• Enters and records human resources related data.

• Ensures that data and records are maintained in a manner which is user-friendly and can be readily accessed and utilized.

• Ensures work follows relevant federal and state laws.

• Personal contacts are with employees of the same agency, but outside the immediate organization.

• Travel may be required; therefore a valid driver’s license is required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal, state, and department laws, policies, and rules.

• Knowledge of organizational structure and chain of command.

• Knowledge of records processing and maintenance procedures and systems.

• Ability to follow established rules, regulations, standards, and guidelines with accuracy and in a timely fashion.

• Ability to operate standard computer programs and software and agency specific programs.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Ability to independently carry out assignments sometimes of a complex and confidential nature.

• Ability to interact with co-workers, public officials, agency employees, and the general public to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Other Qualifications

REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION 

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university. 
• Substitution: Experience in human resources, payroll, bookkeeping, or accounting may be substituted for the required training/education through an established formula.

 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• No experience is required for this position. 

 

Promotional Only: Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as a Human Resources Specialist Associate.

Benefits

Annual Increment Pay    

Paid Vacation
 
Paid Holidays
 
Paid Sick Leave
 
Family Medical Leave
 
Leave Donation Program
 
Military Leave
 
Employee Education Reimbursement & Leave Program
 
Flexible Work Schedules

Training Opportunities
 
Promotion Opportunities
 
Public Employees’ Retirement System:

1. Employees enrolled in PERS Tier 1 contribute 4.5% of their gross salary.     The Employer contributes 9%.
2. Employees enrolled in PERS Tier 2 contribute 6.0% of their gross salary.  The Employer contributes 9%.

Agency Information

EmployerWest Virginia Department of Transportation (WV)Division West Virginia Department of Transportation Address 1900 Kanawha Blvd, East
Building 5, Room A-450
Charleston, West Virginia, 25305 Phone304-558-3111
Website https://transportation.wv.gov