Performs professional, technical and administrative duties in the development, implementation and administration of Human Resources programs and activities.  Specific job duties may include:  Administration of benefit programs, process and track FMLA leave, maintain employee records; liaison between Department of Labor & Industries; collects comparable salary/benefit data and assists in labor negotiations; assists with entry level recruitments, promotional examinations and other assessments as needed.  Represents District at various job and career fairs.  May participate on various committees as HR representative. 

Education:     Bachelor’s Degree in Public or Business Administration, Human   Resources, or a related field;

Experience:    Two (2) years of increasingly responsible human resources       experience at a professional level affording a familiarity with benefit      administration, health and welfare programs, classification and     compensation, labor relations, recruitment policies and procedures.

Or:               In place of the above requirements, may possess any combination      of relevant education and experience that would demonstrate the     individual’s knowledge, skill and ability to perform the essential duties         listed on the job description. Preference will be given to those    applicants with documented personnel/HR education and/or        experience.

And:             Valid Washington State Driver’s License in good standing.

IPMA Certified Professional (IPMA-CP) or IPMA Certified Specialist (IPMA-CS) or Professional in Human Resources (PHR) preferred.

Application packets can be viewed and printed from our website at www.centralpiercefire.org.  A detailed personal resume’ must be submitted with the application, and received no later than noon, Friday, February 10, 2012.    No faxes or closing date postmarks will be accepted. 

Qualified candidates will be invited by e-mail to attend testing tentatively scheduled to begin the week of February 22^nd, 2012.  Projected Hire Date: April 2nd, 2012.

CENTRAL PIERCE FIRE & RESCUE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

17520 22^nd Ave East

Tacoma WA  98445

(253) 538-6400

www.centralpiercefire.org

For questions, please contact

Karen Johnson, HR Manager, 253-538-6412