Description

WASHINGTON STATE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

Join an agency whose work impacts the lives of every resident of Washington State.

The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) touches the lives of every resident in this state. We serve more than 230 state agencies, boards, commissions, colleges and universities, as well as the Legislature and the Governor. The Office is comprised of nearly 700 attorneys and 800 professional staff, all working together to deliver the highest quality professional legal services to Washington state officials, agencies, and entities. This includes:

• Economic justice and consumer protections (safeguarding consumers, protecting youth, seniors, and other vulnerable populations)
• Social justice and civil rights (addressing discrimination, environmental protection, and veteran and military resources)
• Criminal justice and public safety (investigative and prosecutorial support, financial crimes)
• And much more!

Our agency also has national reach, representing the State of Washington before the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals and trial courts in all cases that involve the state’s interest. If you want to make a difference, we may be the perfect fit for you! Learn more about the AGO here.

Commitment to Diversity

Honoring diversity, equity and inclusion means that as an agency, and as individuals, we are committed to ensuring that all employees and volunteers enjoy a respectful, safe and supportive working environment. Only by fostering the inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures and attributes, can AGO employees and volunteers achieve their fullest potential and best advance the goals and mission of the AGO. The AGO strives to be an anti-racist organization with the goal of identifying, discussing, and challenging racial inequity in the workplace and the impact it has on our employees, and, within our authority, combat racism that impacts the people of Washington State.

Position and Division Information

The Attorney General’s Office is recruiting for a non-permanent, full-time Human Resource Consultant Assistant 2 in the Human Resources Division. This position is located in Tumwater, Washington and is anticipated to last 12 months from date of appointment. This position is not union-represented.

Division Description

The Human Resources Division provides comprehensive personnel-related programs and services to the Office of the Attorney General and its staff.

The HR Generalists provide guidance on personnel and human resource related issues, reasonable accommodations, Worker's Compensation claims, the return to work program, provide mediation services and review positions for correct allocations. The Training Unit offers a wide range of classes including Continuing Legal Education (CLE) and CLE Lite courses. Most training is conducted by in-house experts utilizing electronic materials. The Recruitment Team employs innovative strategies to recruit the most qualified candidates to fill AGO vacancies, and the Operations Team manages the personnel side of payroll actions, data management, personnel policy updates and personnel records.

The Human Resources Division supports a collegial, diverse and inclusive workplace that values, respects and supports our employees. Recruiting, developing, and retaining a well-qualified and highly competent workforce is a critical aspect of the overall mission of HR.

The division develops and manages human resources policies and programs while providing expert consultation, services and solutions in order to meet our clients’ needs.

Duties

What does a Human Resource Consultant Assistant 2 do?

In support of the organizational mission and values of the Attorney General’s Office, you will join a tight-knit and helpful team, providing vital support to two units within Human Resources – recruitment and consulting.

You will assist recruiters in maintaining open positions under general supervision. Using your attention to detail and organizational skills, you will archive positions that have been filled, track key dates and maintain records consistent with Washington State and Agency regulations. You will utilize your knowledge of computer systems to close and archive positions using the online platform NEOGOV, maintain internal data, and use your proven organizational skills to prioritize workload.

You will assist consultants in organizing records for retention purposes in accordance with the records retention schedule and under general supervision. You will use your attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills to effectively organize records, spotting potential issues and discussing these with your supervisor, to ensure consistency within the records retained.

Qualifications

Desired qualifications:

Four years of office experience including two years of experience in a human resource or related setting

In addition, the most competitive applicants will possess the following competencies:

• Attention to detail/accuracy
• Focus
• Initiative/self-starter
• Communication
• Organizational skills

In addition, the most competitive applicants will possess the following preferred experience:

• Knowledge of computers, databases and Microsoft Office Word and Excel
• Basic understanding of records retention and public records

Conditions of Employment

Per AGO Policy, employees and volunteers of the AGO must be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. Effective March 14, 2022, the AGO announced pursuant to its policy, that employees and volunteers must also receive a booster shot as a condition of employment. Employees or volunteers who are not eligible to receive the booster before their start date, due to required waiting times after receiving their initial vaccine(s), must provide confirmation of the vaccine type and date received so the AGO can calculate the date by which they must receive the booster. If you are selected to serve within the AGO as an employee or volunteer, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination and booster (if already received) before you are able to begin work. You may request an accommodation if you are unable to meet the requirement due to a medical or religious necessity.

Applicants or candidates being considered for employment shall not share their vaccination status with hiring managers or interview panels.

Supplemental Information

In addition to completing the online application, applicants must attach the following documents to their profile in order to be considered for this position:

• A letter of interest, describing your specific qualifications for the position;
• A current resume detailing experience and education.
• A one-page sample of an advertisement or communication you most recently authored.

Read The Following Information Completely:

• Carefully review your application for accuracy, spelling and grammar before submitting.
• You may not reapply to this posting for 60 days.
• The initial screening of applications will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the “work experience” and “education” sections of your application in www.careers.wa.gov, completeness of the application material submitted, and responses to the supplemental questionnaire.
• A resume will not substitute for completing the “work experience” section of the application.
• All information may be verified and documentation may be required.

The AGO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation/gender identity, age, disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, retaliation or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.

For questions regarding this recruitment or assistance with the application process, please contact Judith Vandergeest @ (360) 586-7691 or Judith.Vandergeest@atg.wa.gov.

If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or support@neogov.com.