Agency Time Advisor (Human Resource Analyst 1)
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Agency Time Advisor (Human Resource Analyst 1)
Salary
$51,971.00 - $79,062.00 Annually
Location
Dauphin County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2026-40475-05011
Department
Fish & Boat Commission
Division
FB Hr Off
Opening Date
01/16/2026
Closing Date
1/29/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
05011
Position Number
00024760
Union
Non Union
Bargaining Unit
A3
Pay Group
ST06
Bureau / Division Code
00222601
Bureau / Division
Human Resource Office
Worksite Address
1601 Elmerton Avenue
City
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17110
Contact Name
Nicole Thurstin
Contact Email
nthurstin@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
Questions
THE POSITION
Do you excel at managing and explaining detailed processes that have an immediate, tangible impact on the lives-and paychecks-of your fellow employees? The PA Fish and Boat Commission is looking for a candidate with your skills to join our team! In this Human Resource (HR) Analyst 1 position, you will serve as our Agency Time Advisor by providing support, guidance, and training to Commission employees for leave and pay related processes. Find a home for your talents and advance your career with us.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As our Agency Time Advisor, you will be responsible for agency-wide time and attendance programs and transactions. This involves providing policy interpretation on time rules, contractual entitlements, and absence management; gathering and analyzing data and information to support conclusions and recommendations; preparing technical reports; and developing project plans in order to resolve payroll errors, solve complex issues, and make necessary corrections. Your work will also include providing guidance and training to keep our teams up to date with time and attendance policies and laws, and union contracts. You will be expected to meet all deadlines, maintain strict confidentiality, and ensure that any negative impacts for an employee regarding leave or pay are immediately reported.
Our team will rely on your independent judgment using appropriate resources, analyzing data, and interpreting and applying policies to identify and implement effective solutions regarding employee pay and leave input, systems, and processes. If you are ready to advance your HR career in the technical and integral field of time and attendance, join our team today!
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=00024760) .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to two days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Successful completion of the Human Resource Management Trainee program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration);or
One year as a Human Resource Assistant 2 or an Equal Opportunity Assistant (Commonwealth job titles or equivalent Federal Government job titles, as determined by the Office of Administration);or
One year of paraprofessional analytical experience and a bachelor's degree;or
An equivalent combination of experience and training..
Other Requirements:
You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
You must provide complete and accurate information or:
your score may be lower than deserved.
you may be disqualified.
You may only apply/testoncefor this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
*Eligibility rules apply.
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Have you successfully completed the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Human Resource Management Trainee program?
Yes
No
02
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, @type N/A in the text box below.
03
Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Human Resource Assistant 2 for one or more years full-time?
Yes
No
04
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, @type N/A in the text box below.
05
Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Equal Opportunity Assistant for one or more years full-time?
Yes
No
06
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, @type N/A in the text box below.
07
How much full-time paraprofessional analytical experience do you possess?
1 year or more
Less than 1 year
None
08
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, @type N/A in the text box below.
09
How many semester credits of college coursework have you completed? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.
120 credits or more
90 but less than 120 credits
60 but less than 90 credits
30 but less than 60 credits
Less than 30 credits
None
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You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .
Yes
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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - RESEARCH AND DOCUMENTATION
Conducts research by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting information related to programs. Researches directives, rules, policies, laws, and agency practices and presents findings in various formats for the purposes of answering individual inquiries, providing training to employees, as well as monitoring/auditing program compliance.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience researching records and files for various projects and reports. When given a topic, I was responsible for compiling all available information from a variety of data sources and preparing results/recommendations.
B. I have experience researching records and files and gaining information through interviews and discussions. When given an issue, I was responsible for compiling all available information from a variety of sources; however, someone else utilized information to prepare results/recommendations.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework in areas such as research methods, research design and analysis, interviewing techniques, or data collection.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
12
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to research and documentation.
Your level of responsibility.
13
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - ANALYZING INFORMATION
Reviews and analyzes documents including employment and salary records, absence and attendance records, and other applicable information necessary for proper administration of policy.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience analyzing reported data. My analysis included a verification for accuracy of content.
B. I have experience analyzing reported data. Someone else was responsible for the verification and accuracy of content.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework in areas such as data analysis, statistics, logic, or research methods.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
15
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to analyzing information.
Your level of responsibility.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - POLICY APPLICATION AND EXPLANATION
Reads, applies, and communicates policies, procedures, and regulations relating to program areas of responsibility in group settings as well as one on one customer interactions.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience applying policy in order to determine eligibility and to maintain records. I was responsible for communicating policy to parties requesting information.
B. I have experience communicating policy to parties requesting information. However, someone else was responsible for applying policy in order to determine eligibility and to maintain records.
C. I have successfully completed college-level course work or training in areas such as policy analysis, finance, or administration.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to policy application and explanation.
Your level of responsibility.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - TRAINING DELIVERY
Conducts workshops and trainings using multiple delivery methods such as instructor-led classrooms and workshops, remote web-casts, self-guided web-based training, and e-learning options. Works with subject matter experts to deliver specific training programs.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience conducting meetings, conferences, workshops, trainings, or seminars using a variety of delivery methods. I was responsible for delivering in-person AND electronic learning training.
B. I have experience conducting meetings, conferences, workshops, trainings, or seminars. I was responsible for delivering in-person OR electronic learning training.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework in training or public speaking.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to training.
Your level of responsibility.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
Required Question
Employer
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov
