Police Captain

General Statement of Duties

This position is open to City of Eugene staff only. Provides paraprofessional assistance and various administrative support requiring working knowledge of the Human Resource Information Systems program area and related policies, as well as knowledge of specialized department and/or City-wide functions, practices, and procedures as they impact the program area.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of: Human Resources or Payroll practices, employee benefits, and wage and hour laws. Human Resource and related management systems such as PeopleSoft and time entry. Underlying database structure, data relationships, and the interaction of various system components. General knowledge of State and Federal regulations that apply to personnel and employment records including, but not limited to, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Federal I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification laws, Oregon Administrative Rules, and a basic knowledge of Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA).
• Office procedures and computerized systems.
• Ability To Read, understand, and apply Human Resource policies, procedures, labor agreements, and laws to program area activities. Perform duties accurately and effectively to meet deadlines which affect employee compensation in an environment involving high work volume and interruptions. Exercise good judgment, establish priorities, and work effectively with confidential information and sensitive issues. Communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing, with City employees, supervisors, managers, and the public in a manner which reflects cultural awareness and sensitivity. Evaluate issues and solve problems; discuss problems and complaints tactfully, courteously, and effectively with a diverse range of co-workers and customers. Interpret and apply program/department information while making decisions or providing information to others. Research and compile information, evaluate program activities, and make recommendations based on findings. Compile data for various reports, as needed. Provide effective customer service, responding with sensitivity and awareness to people of various cultural backgrounds, languages, and needs.
• Learn and understand the City’s organizational structure and how compensation plans are structured and maintained. Write clear and concise reports and correspondence. Make independent decisions consistent with appropriate policies, procedures, and techniques. Plan, organize, and administer a variety of program activities. Perform math and basic statistical calculations. Operate various types of business equipment such as personal computer, calculator, and fax machine.
• MUST PASS A POLICE BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION.

Education

• High school diploma or GED.
• Post secondary coursework directly related to the assignment is desirable.

Experience

• Three years of progressively responsible clerical or technical support experience.
• Human Resource or Payroll experience with PeopleSoft and Microsoft Office computer systems is preferred.