Title: CO - P4476 - Talent Acquisition Manager

Hiring Range: $70,000 - $95,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Environmental Quality

Location: Dept of Environmental Quality

Agency Website: www.deq.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Your Talent, Our Mission, and Vision, the possibilities are limitless as we continue to build and develop our talent acquisition strategies!

This is an exceptional opportunity for a creative, results-oriented leader as a member of the DEQ Human Resources Team. The HR Team is a highly experienced and dedicated team of professionals who are committed to meeting our customer’s needs in a professional manner while supporting the Agency’s mission & values. The Manager of Talent Acquisition must be a customer service-oriented individual with excellent communication skills, experience in strategic planning, self-aware, willingness to learn and understand the business of DEQ, as well as actively cultivate effective agency-wide partnerships.

What you will be doing:

The Talent Acquisition Manager position is a part of the HR Management Team and reports to the HR Director. This position will lead a human resource team responsible for the coordination and management of the agency’s talent acquisition and management programs.

Duties include but are not limited to leading efforts to identify, design, develop, and facilitate implementation and/or enhancement of talent acquisition strategies to include: diversity recruitment initiatives, internships, apprenticeships, V3 initiatives, and college and university relations. The position will also oversee the coordination of all agency Employee Recognition Programs and associated activities such as the annual Service Awards, Virginia Public Service Week activities, Recognition Awards Ceremony, and coordination of Service Certificates.

The Talent Acquisition Manager will directly participate in recruiting talent for difficult and hard-to-fill positions and will help guide the recruitment process for all agency hires, additionally, the position will oversee the DEQ Guide Program. The position will lead agency-wide efforts to improve the effectiveness of recruitment by working with hiring managers to create competency-based job descriptions and develop effective, attractive, and compliant job postings and screening criteria. This position plays a key role in developing and coordinating marketing materials for job fairs, recruitment opportunities, and social media communications and operationalizes DEQ's social media and job fair presence for recruitment.

This position will supervise a human resource team responsible for the coordination and management of the agency’s talent acquisition and management programs. Provides consultation to management, employees, and, applicants. Assists the HR Management team with the development, review, and implementation of HR policies to ensure continued applicability and consistency with state and federal policies and laws, provides training, and performs technical analytical activities in all human resources recruitment and selection activities. The position serves as the primary PageUp Administrator; provides training, updates, and troubleshooting assistance.

The Talent Acquisition Management role will be required to make occasional day and overnight travel to regional offices, training facilities, and statewide conference(s).

Why DEQ?

DEQ employs a wide range of professionals in varying fields – from engineers and scientists to information technology and communications specialists. All positions work collectively toward one goal: safeguarding Virginia’s diverse and abundant natural resources, which benefit agriculture, industry, and commerce, and provide a rich environment for people, plants, and wildlife. If you seek to be a part of this Mission, Vision, and culture, while also enjoying a wide range of state benefits, we encourage you to join today. To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at: https://www.deq.virginia.gov.

Minimum Qualifications

At a minimum, the selected candidate must have progressively responsible experience in the full range of HR functions and experience with leading a project/team.

The successful candidate will possess the following key competencies:

• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and reach conclusions that are logical and legally supportable
• Demonstrated ability to counsel and advise managers and employees in the resolution of human resources issues, principles, and practices
• Demonstrated ability to design, analyze, and implement policies, procedures, and programs
• Demonstrated ability to use database software and manual records to compile, manage, and report human resource management and development data
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply federal and state regulations and DHRM policies/procedures
• Demonstrated ability to design and deliver presentations and training to management and employees
• Organizational skills and demonstrated customer service or experience with customer service programs
• Skill in the use of PC software/hardware and database operations
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in human resources for the Commonwealth of Virginia
• HR certification to include SHRM-CP or SCP; IPMA-HR, PHR or SPHR
• College degree with major course work in human resources, public or business administration; training in human resource principles practices, and procedures either through college course work, seminars, or on-the-job training
• Experience with Cardinal, PageUp and Oracle
• Experience which would demonstrate the above-mentioned knowledge, skills, and abilities
  

Special Instructions:

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Please Read Carefully:

The Commonwealth of Virginia welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not provided; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work.

Excluding current DEQ Employees, selected candidates for employment MUST pass a criminal background check. A valid driver’s license is required of all DEQ employees in order to operate a state-owned or leased vehicle.

The Application Process: Individuals desiring to be considered for this position must submit a completed employment application or you may attach a resume before the position’s closing date. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities. Applications submitted via postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered.

DEQ Values Veterans: DEQ is a proud member of the Commonwealth of Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program, authorized under the Code of Virginia (§2.2-2001.2). We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining qualified Veterans and their spouses. Veterans who are hired into state positions may be eligible for additional leave accruals based on their total years of service in the military, National Guard, or Reserve. For more information please visit: https://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/employeebenefits

Our Commitment: DEQ is an equal opportunity employer by both policy and practice. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive work environment with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information, or against otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. It is DEQ’s intent that its employment and personnel policies and practices conform to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. DEQ will provide if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of accommodation in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. If any assistance is needed, please contact DEQ Human Resources Office at 804-698-4000.

Contact Information:

Name: Brittany Saleeby

Phone: 804-698-4000

Email: HROCommunications@deq.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.