Job Details

Substitute Human Resources Technician II

Palo Verde College


Salary: $27.83 Hourly
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 433
Closing: 6/15/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Location: One College Drive, Blythe, CA
Department: Human Resources Department

Description


**Substitute Temporary Position**

ABOUT THE COLLEGE

Palo Verde College is a publicly supported2-year college located in the beautiful Southeastern California desert. Yearly enrollment is approximately 7,000 students (full and part-time).

Palo Verde Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing an educational environment which affirms and supports diversity in its faculty, staff, and administration, and promoting an environment of inclusion. At Palo Verde College, we value every team member's contribution in achieving the mission of providing excellent educational programs and services that contribute to the success of our students and the vitality of the community we serve. We are looking for individuals who enjoy working collaboratively in an environment of diversity, culture, thinking, and learning.
Palo Verde College is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and proudly offers many programs to serve and support our diverse student body. College faculty are expected to be willing to utilize different learning and teaching methods appropriate to the students they serve. Palo Verde College expands access to higher education and learning opportunities by providing education via in person, online, correspondence education, hybrid classes, and interactive television (ITV) modalities. Further information on the College's distance education programs can be found in the College Catalog. In addition, Palo Verde College is committed to serving students who have been impacted by the criminal justice system through education. Resources for teaching classes for incarcerated or formerly incarcerated students are available through the Rising Scholar Network.

LOCATION

Palo Verde College is located in the City of Blythe at one of the busiest entrance points to California. The college is located in a desert oasis adjacent to the beautiful Colorado River and the Palo Verde Valley. Blythe, and the fertile Palo Verde Valley, is primarily a farming and ranching area. Boating, fishing and hunting attract many tourists. The Palo Verde Valley is centrally located between Phoenix and Los Angeles, Las Vegas and the Mexican border. The valley's great climate, with more than 350 days of sunshine and mild winters, attracts thousands of winter visitors every year.

NATURE OF THE POSITION

Under the direct supervision of the Executive Director of Employee Relations, Professional Development and Diversity, or designee, the Human Resources Technician II specialized and technical duties to support the full range of human resources functions including but not limited to recruitment, onboarding, classification, benefits, equal employment opportunity (EEO), professional development, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) initiatives. The Human Resources Technician II supports compliance with state and federal laws; ensures the integrity of personnel data; performs a variety of tasks requiring specialized knowledge, confidentiality, accuracy, and attention to detail; assists with implementing human resources programs that foster an inclusive and equitable working and educational environment.

Examples of Duties


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides support to the assigned Human Resources programs and services assisting in the coordination of the day-to-day operations and workflow of the Human Resources department.
2. Responsible for maintaining confidentiality of all personnel proceedings, records and reports in compliance with applicable laws and district policies. Conducts recruitment for vacancies, including preparation and distribution of job announcements and request for advertising and recruitment sources.
3. Assists with the maintenance of the application tracking system, pre-screening applications for completeness and minimum qualifications, verifies data input and troubleshoots system problems.
4. Assists in implementing and monitoring the district's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) plan and related reporting requirements; assists with completing mandated state and federal reports.
5. Schedules and proctors the administration of district clerical skills tests.
6. Assists in providing oversight of screening/interviewing committee processes and ensures District policies and equal employment opportunity guidelines are followed; may serve as EEO officer as needed.
7. Accurately maintains personnel files and human resources database including employee information; regarding qualifications, position, work assignment and responsibilities; maintain demographic information for active employees and retirees.
8. Assists with employee onboarding and new employee orientation; reviews and processes all necessary forms, assist in the synchronization of benefits, and connect the employee with their new department to ensure a smooth onboarding and orientation. Process hiring paperwork, employees' assignment notices authorizing employment, salary increases and status changes, such as transfers, promotions, reassignments, and separations according to authorized budget account numbers and ensures any changes are Board approved.
9. Maintains knowledge of CalSTRS and CalPERS requirements for employment, including membership, retirement and refund of funds; files staff membership documents with appropriate retirement agencies.
10. Verifies student eligibility for Student Worker program; assists in coordinating student worker placement and training.
11. Supports the promotion of best practices in diversity including pre-hiring strategies, hiring strategies and retention.
12. Coordinates logistics for job fairs, career expos, and outreach events to promote diversity in recruitment; May represent the District at job fairs and other employment related functions.
13. Processes electronic fingerprinting for employment; serves as the District contact to coordinate Live Scan fingerprinting Services.
14. Assists in coordinating delivering human resources presentations, workshops, benefits fair and orientations.
15. Assist with exit interviews for terminating employee; ensures the files of terminated employees are properly processed and archived.
16. Processes all purchase requisitions for the Human Resource Department.
17. Assists with distribution of employment forms including Health and Welfare forms.
18. Assists with the development and review of job description and announcements to align with EEO best practices and labor compliance.
19. Assists with the organization and implementation of the Employee Evaluation process; tracks and maintains records related to probationary periods and faculty tenure
20. Maintains employee TB status files and issues renewal notices
21. Creates and updates salary history records and follows-up on adjunct contracts each semester.
22. Assists in the revision of personnel procedures and forms; updates training guides, job announcements and informational pamphlets.
23. Provides assistance in coordinating district-wide professional development actives and tracking participation; tracks compliance in mandated trainings, including sexual harassment, and anti-workplace violence prevention trainings.
24. Mentors and assists with training Students Worker in assigned service areas.
25. Maintains friendly and supportive atmosphere for students, faculty staff and the public. Assists in greeting and providing services to the public and District staff and in answering telephone calls; serves as primary contact for job applicants with the interview and onboarding.
26. Provides clerical support including note taking, typing, filing, scanning, and digitally archiving documents and uploading meeting agenda minuets and other documents on appropriate systems.
27. Participates in professional development and training opportunities related to Human Resources functions, technology systems, and best practices.
28. Demonstrates a strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility principles in all aspects of job performance; actively promotes and creates a welcoming and inclusive environment.
29. Other related duties as assigned.

Educational/Experience Qualifications


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Associate's Degree from an accredited institution or the equivalent.
2. Two (2) years of related work experience.
3. Proficiency in the use of standard office programs (e.g., MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), personal computers, and the internet.
4. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
5. Type at 40 wpm.
6. Passage of the District's clerical skills tests.
7. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
8. Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, ethnic, racial, age, national origin, religious, gender, sexual orientation, disabilities, and socio-economic backgrounds.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
2. Knowledge of the California Education Code, Title5, Chancellor's Office administrative procedures, State and/or Federal law regulations and other legal parameters that affect the policies and practices of the Human Resources department.

SUBSTITUTION POLICY Substitutions for meeting the minimum qualifications are allowed for this job posting. Substitutions are allowed for education and professional experience. Substitutions will be processed as follows:
Education:

1. 24 semester units equates to one (1) year of college level course work; OR
   • One (1) year of professional experience
2. 48 semester units equates to two (2) years of college level course work; OR
   • An Associate's degree; OR
   • Two (2) years of professional experience
3. 96 semester units equates to four (4) years of college level course work; OR
   • A Bachelor's degree; OR
   • Four (4) years of professional experience

Professional Experience:

1. One (1) year of professional experience equates to 24 semester units of college level course work
2. Two (2) years of professional experience equates to 48 semester units of college level course work; OR
   • An Associate's degree
3. Four (4) years of professional experience equates to 96 semester units of college level course work; OR
   • A Bachelor's degree

Supplemental Information


PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

1. The physical demands and work environment are typical of an administrative job in an office environment.
2. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

CLASSIFICATION/SALARY

1. This is a substitute temporary position. May include evening and weekend duty.

2. Row 8 on the classified salary schedule.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Our employment online application process is designed to assist the search committee in evaluating whether or not you possess the required knowledge and skills for the position for which you are applying. Job-related information from all applicants will be evaluated to identify those best qualified. Only the best-qualified applicants will be selected for testing and further consideration. Therefore, the online application must be completed to allow a comprehensive review and evaluation. Failure to complete the online application (and supplemental material, when required) will constitute failure to comply with the selection process and the application will be rejected.

1. To guarantee consideration, a completed application and any other required material listed, must be submitted with the online application by the published closing date.
2. Applications are only accepted for positions currently open for recruitment.
3. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee you an interview.
4. Current employees who are applying for a position should be aware that material from their personnel files will not be included as part of the application packet, and they should provide information on past and present employment in the same degree of detail as any other candidate.
5. Applicants wishing to apply for more than one position must submit a separate application and required materials for each position.
6. Legible photocopies of documents will only be accepted.
7. Travel costs related to the interview process will be borne solely by the candidate.
8. Please read the job announcement/description carefully to ensure your background and education meet the requirements of the position
9. The selection process may also include practical exercise (i.e., training demonstration and/or other written, technical manipulative, or simulation exercises), or skilled testing to evaluate candidates' qualifications.
10. Applicants with foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an Accredited United States Institution, please see the approved organizations listed in the following link: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/docs/default-source/leaflets/cl635.pdf?sfvrsn=bb4f6e6a_6 or the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services link: https://www.naces.org/

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Cover Letter

Resume

Diversity Statement

Copies of Transcripts (Must show all work completed and the conferral date of the degree. If hired original transcripts must be submitted)

Six References (3 Professional and 3 Personal)

Professional Licenses (If applicable)

Recommended: Typing Certificate



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