Compensation

Job Description

Why you’ll love it here!

HOPE. COMPASSION. COMMITMENT. The Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs (OJA) strives to provide Oklahoma youth and families the resources and support they need to reach their full potential. Our mission is to collaborate with youth, families, and community partners to create pathways for success through prevention and treatment for all Oklahoma Youth. Check out why we are passionate about juvenile affairs and believe it is the career for you!!!

Oh yeah, did we mention perks? We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees.

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

Basic Purpose

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving the direction, coordination and management of all phases of a diverse multi-functional human resources management program. This includes those in large agencies having sub-agencies or departments located throughout the state and positions which are responsible for directing a major department or program in developing rules and policies applicable to all Merit System agencies.
 

Typical Functions

• Directs a major comprehensive multi-functional human resources management program; budgets and plans for future program direction; establishes policies and standards within federal and state regulations and guidelines.
• Develops and implements uniform human resources management policies and procedures; advises agency managers, directors, personnel staff, employees and others concerning provisions of the Oklahoma Personnel Act and the Merit Rules for Personnel Administration.
• Reviews and analyzes information from reports, studies, projects and visits for immediate and long-range program development; participates in top level management meetings involving the formulation and implementation of programs and policies and the development of proposed legislation.
• Investigates and resolves highly sensitive and confidential administrative and human resources management problems; confers with agency officials, legal counsel and others in resolving legal actions involving district court or the Merit Protection Commission.
• Represents the agency before the Legislature, employee groups, other state agencies and other organizations; serves on special committees or boards as required.
• Participates in the preparation of agency budgets; conducts need assessments and staffing studies; makes recommendations concerning changes in organizational structure; administers budget for assigned areas of responsibility.

Level Descriptor
At this level employees are assigned responsibility for the direction of a major human resources management program or department or directing a comprehensive agency human resources management program which has units or sub-agencies located throughout the state and 700 or more FTE.

Education and Experience

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree and six years of professional experience in human resources management, or a closely related field including three years in an administrative capacity; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one additional year of professional or technical public sector human resources management experience for each year of the required education.
 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of human resources management policies and procedures; of the Oklahoma Personnel Act and the Merit Rules for Personnel Administration; of affirmative action and equal opportunity guidelines and procedures; of personnel administration; of appropriate federal laws and regulations concerning employment practices; of the structure and functions of governmental organizations; of interviewing and investigative techniques; of business communications; of the legislative process; and of supervisory principles and practices. Ability is required to plan, direct and coordinate the activities of others; to interpret, analyze and resolve administrative and personnel problems; to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; to organize and conduct several projects simultaneously; and to analyze complex situations and adopt an appropriate course of action.
 

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.