Personnel Analyst Trainee

The work involves learning to perform entry level professional work in public personnel administration under the direct supervision of a Personnel Analyst or Senior Personnel Analyst. The employee works closely with professional superiors in learning all aspects of work but may function with limited technical independence on the more routine aspects of work as the employee becomes familiar with them. Problems encountered are referred to a superior for direction and guidance. All work is subject to review through frequent consultation and examination of work performed. The term of probation is one
(1) year, during which time employees will be required to satisfactorily complete a supervised in-service training program. After one (1) year of continuous service as a permanent Personnel Analyst Trainee, the employee in this class achieves permanent competitive status as a Personnel Analyst without further

Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor's Degree *. Candidates enrolled in their final year of baccalaureate studies will be permitted to compete in this examination on a pending basis. *Please attach to the application a copy of your college transcript(s) which must have your name, college name, and date of graduation printed on it by the institution. Grade reports, incomplete transcripts and other similar documents are unacceptable. Necessary Special Requirement At the time of appointment and during employment as a Personnel Analyst Trainee and Personnel Analyst employees must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.

The examination for this position will
consist of two parts:
I. The written test will cover knowledge, skills and/or abilities in such areas
as:
1. Understanding and interpreting written material pertaining to personnel; 2. Preparing written material; 3.

is not required for taking any examinations. However, some jurisdictions, such as schools, libraries, etc., give hiring preference to residents. Some towns also require employees to establish residency within the township. For employment in a Suffolk County Department, with only limited exceptions set forth in Suffolk County Law, residency within Suffolk County or Nassau County is required within five years of employment with the county. In any case in which residency preference is given, the appointee(s) must meet a specific residency standard as defined in the Civil Service Rules. 16. Saturday
Sabbath Observers and handicapped persons:
If special arrangements for testing are required, indicate this on your