PW Human Resources Assistant

Department:Public Works Department Organizational Unit:Roadway and Bridge

Position Type:Permanent Full Time/Part Time:Full Time

CLOSE DATE: 10/04/2025

$24.01 to $26.41 hourly. Actual salary is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Government Center/Viera. Work schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and may include irregular hours when necessary. Performs experienced paraprofessional work assisting with the Human Resources-related activities for the Public Works Department. Work involves assisting the Public Works Department with identifying current and future hiring needs; attending job fairs and other recruiting activities; testing, background investigations, evaluations, and career development coordination; coordinating with the Office of Human Resources to create draft classification descriptions, career ladders, and memos; processing personnel actions for new and existing personnel; and processing disciplinary actions, hearings, and dispositions. This position is responsible for managing communication and relationships between the Public Works department and a wide range of stakeholders, including internal staff, other government departments, external agencies, and the public.

REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related fieldPLUStwo (2) years of Human Resources management experience which includes conducting job interviews and providing administrative assistance in personnel management. Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis. Professional-level experience in Public Works and/or local government is preferred. SAP and SuccessFactors experience is preferred.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida driver's license and maintain said license during the term of employment. Must be able to work irregular hours when necessary. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

(With or without reasonable accommodations)

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS

1. The employee must be able to:
   
   
   
   • LIFT:30 lbs.
   • CARRY:30 lbs.
   • PUSH:30 lbs.
   • PULL:30 lbs.
   
   
   
   
2. In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:
   
   
   
   • STAND:1 - 3 hours
   • WALK:1 - 3 hours
   • SIT:5 - 8 hours
   • DRIVE:1 - 3 hours
   
   
   
   
3. The employee must repetitively perform:
   
   
   
   • Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
   
   
   
   
4. The employee must be able to:
   
   
   
   • Balance; Bend; Kneel; Reach; Stoop
   
   
   
   
5. The employee must have:
   
   
   
   • Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech; Use of both eyes
   
   
   
   
6. Other necessary physical activities/traits
   
   
   
   • N/A
   
   
   
   

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Working conditionsthat will apply to the employee:
   
   
   
   • In cold; In heat; In high humidity; In or with dusty conditions; In or with moving objects or vehicles; In or with noisy conditions; Work alone; Work inside; Work outside; Works Closely with Others
   
   
   
   
2. Other working conditions:
   
   
   
   • N/A