Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
DUTIES SUMMARY
Under general supervision, to perform highly responsible and complex professional and analytical work in a variety of human resources program areas including, but not limited to: recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, employee benefits, training and development, employee/labor relations, and special programs; assist in coordinating and communicating organizational human resources activities; exercise regular and substantial independent judgment and procedural knowledge in performing work requiring critical thinking in the interpretation of rules, regulations, procedures, policies, and guidelines; may perform lead and training duties; perform related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Human Resources Analyst is the advanced journey level class in the Human Resources series. Work involves responsibility for the application of professional knowledge and skills to various human resources programs and problems. This class is distinguished from the Human Resources Specialist by the difficulty and complexity of work, technical nature of assignments, and performing work involving research, analysis, and preparation of sound recommendations and further distinguished from the Human Resources Coordinator by the latter classification’s responsibility for managing programs, resources, and staff in the Human Resource section. Incumbents perform diverse and complex support work requiring technical or in-depth knowledge and training in Human Resources functions and programs, requiring application and understanding of this specialized and technical area. Incumbents are required to exercise substantial and regular independent judgment in performing work assignments, to carry out their responsibilities with initiative and creativity exercising sound professional judgment and problem-solving skills, to handle and prioritize multiple high-level technical responsibilities independently, and possess substantial knowledge and understanding of the functions of the organization and Human Resources in performance of work assignments. Supervision and direction is received from the Human Resources Coordinator. May perform lead and training duties for subordinate staff.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in human resources, public or business administration, or a closely related field. Two (2) additional years of the required experience may substitute for two (2) years of the required education on a year for year basis.
AND
Experience: Three (3) years of progressively responsible human resources experience equivalent to a Human Resources Specialist at San Bernardino Municipal Water Department.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid Class “C” California driver’s license. For out of state applicants, a valid driver’s license is required and a valid Class “C” California driver’s license must be obtained within ten (10) days of appointment (CA Vehicle Code 12505c).
PHYSICAL TASKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Work involves exposure to potential physical harm, hazardous chemicals, and infectious disease. There is frequent need to stand, sit, stoop, walk, and perform other similar actions during the course of the workday. Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Must be able to see in the normal visual range with or without correction with vision sufficient to read small print, computer screens and other printed documents. Must be able to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Salary: $7,498.23 to 9,569.86
Apply online at: www.sbmwd.org
Recruitment open 9/22/25 and closes on 10/19/25 or 1st 50 Qualified
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