Human Resource Services Department

Thank you for your interest in the position of Risk/Human Resources Specialist, (HARD). Your completed response to this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated to determine your qualifications and must be completed properly in order to be given full consideration for the next phase in the selection process.  Responses should be specific, thorough and succinct.  A lack of adequate detail in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this recruitment.  Clarity of expression, grammar, spelling and the ability to follow instructions will be considered in the evaluation process.  A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for a thoroughly completed employment history and supplemental responses.

Please describe your paraprofessional or professional level experience and training that makes you the best qualified applicant for the position of Risk/Human Resources Specialist.  In your response, be sure to include any specific experience working in the support or in the administration of the following program areas:

• Worker's Compensation
• Disability Management
• Claims
• Occupational Safety
• Insurance
• Human Resources (Recruitment, Classification and Compensation, Labor Relations)

Please provide an example of the most sensitive human resources issue you had to handle.  what was the situation?  What was your role?  What was the outcome? 

Please describe specific work experience where you were responsible for gathering, analyzing  and reviewing statistical data.  What was the purpose and to whom did you present the data?

Please describe your experience with explaining laws, rules, regulations and policies to employees/managers as they relate to Worker's Compensation, Occupational Safety and Health, Vocational Rehabilitation and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Please explain the methods you use to track your assignments and to manage your tasks in order to meet specified timeframes.  What considerations do you make when prioritizing the work and what tools and resources do you use?  Please provide at least one specific example.