Human Resources Technician I/Ii

Salary: $24.45 - $32.70 Hourly
Location : CITY HALL - 1201 Civic Center Blvd., Yuba City
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2023-00473
Department:Human Resources
Division:Human Resources
Opening Date: 12/19/2023
Closing Date: 1/10/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
The Position
The City of Yuba City is currently accepting applications for Human Resources Technician I/II.
Employees in this job classification provide a variety of technical and administrative support to the Human Resources Department including work in recruitment/selection, benefit administration, payroll, workers' compensation/FMLA claims and risk management. Human Resource Technicians prepare and process confidential information and maintain City personnel files and records. Candidate must have strong attention to detail, the ability to multi-task and excellent customer service skills.
Positions within this job classification are flexibly-staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the entry level. Advancement requires the incumbent to meet the minimum qualifications and demonstrate the ability to perform the responsibilities required at the higher level. The Human Resources Technician I/II series is designed to be a bridge classification between the clerical series and the professional analyst series. May provide lead direction to other administrative clerks and part-time staff if applicable, but has no supervisory responsibilities.
Human Resources Technician I: The Human Resources Technician I is the entry level classification in this series, able to perform a variety of complex technical office and Human Resources duties with general supervision. The Human Resources Technician I is distinguished from lower-level clerical positions in that the Technician performs duties that require extensive technical knowledge or that duties are diversified and require application of independent judgment and discretion. This class is distinguished from the Human Resources Technician II in that the latter routinely interprets and administers policies and procedures independently and may be responsible for a major subsection of the department's work programs. Through on the job training, a Human Resources Technician is expected to obtain the skills and knowledge necessary to advance to journey level performance. Work is reviewed frequently and assessed for results achieved.
Human Resources Technician II: The Human Resources Technician II is the experienced, journey level classification in this series, fully competent to independently perform a variety of complex technical office and Human Resources duties. Incumbents are expected to perform daily work with minimal supervision and to exercise sound judgment in applying policies and rules. This class is distinguished from the Human Resources Analyst I/II in that the latter provides a variety of professional Human Resources duties which require more analytical thinking and the application of theoretical and conceptual information with little or no immediate supervision.
For further details and more information on essential functions of the position, please refer to the job description:
Minimum Qualifications
Any relevant combination of education and experience that would demonstrate the knowledge and skills as outlined below is qualifying. A typical way of gaining the skills is:
Human Resources Technician I:
Education:
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources management, business administration or related field.
Experience:
No experience required.
OR
Education:
Completion of two (2) years of recognized college coursework from an accredited college or university in Human Resources management, business administration or related field.
Experience:
Two (2) years of recent, increasingly responsible experience in clerical, customer service or administrative assistance work, preferably in the personnel or risk management field.
OR
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience:
Four (4) years of recent, increasingly responsible experience in clerical, customer service, or administrative assistance work, preferably in the personnel or risk management field.
Human Resources Technician II (in addition to the above):
Equivalent to two years of experience at a level equivalent to the City of Yuba City's classification of Human Resources Technician I.
Licenses and/or Certificates Required:
Possession of a valid California driver's license. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Important Information
FINAL FILING DATE: Wednesday, January 10, 2024, by 5:00 PM (PST)
The information above is a brief summary of job duties. Please visit for additional information regarding this position and employment with the City of Yuba City.

• You must demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications of the position.
• Please complete ALL sections of the application. A resume or other supplemental materials may be attached to your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of completing any part of the application. Blank applications that reference "see résumé" will be disqualified. Your resume and supplemental materials will not be considered as part of the initial screening process.
• Be sure to review your application prior to submission. No new or additional information will be accepted after the closing date.
• Application materials are the property of the City of Yuba City and will not be returned.
• It is your responsibility to keep your NEOGOV profile updated, including any changes to your telephone number and email address. Failure to do so may result in missed notification of exams or interviews.

Selection Process
The minimum qualifications as stated in this job announcement represent only the basic requirements of the position. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
The recruitment process involves multiple steps which may include but are not limited to:

• Video One-Way Interviews
• Speed Interviews
• Oral Panel Interviews
• Department Interviews
• Written Testing
• Physical Agility Testing - for Safety Positions

Please note: The entire recruitment process from recruitment opening date to start date could take 6 - 12 weeks for successful candidates.
Final candidates must pass pre-employment screening which may include:

• Fingerprinting
• Criminal Background Check
• Substance Screening
• Medical Evaluation
• Reference Check

Equal Employment Opportunity
The City of Yuba City does not discriminate on the basis of sex, religion, race, color, national origin, age, or disability in employment or the provision of service. Veterans, women, minorities and the disabled are encouraged to apply. EOE.
The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment process to accommodate candidates with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department at least 72 hours in advance so such aids or services can be arranged. TTY users may contact Human Resources at (530) 822-4732.
The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
Questions
Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Yuba City. If you have questions regarding this job announcement or the application process:

• For a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the NEOGOV application process, visit
• Visit the City of Yuba City website:
• Email the Human Resources Department at
• Call the Human Resources Department at (530) 822-4610
• Visit City Hall: 1201 Civic Center Blvd, Yuba City, CA 95993

About the City
The City of Yuba City is located in Sutter County, adjacent to the beautiful Feather River and at the base of the Sutter Buttes, the smallest mountain range in the world. Located just 40 miles north of Sacramento, Yuba City is the agricultural, economic and social center of the Yuba-Sutter Region. The area offers excellent outdoor activities such as hiking, boating, fishing, water skiing, hunting, biking, horseback riding, and is within comfortable driving distance of the Bay Area, Lake Tahoe, and other recreational areas.
The City is the perfect mix of urban convenience and small town charm. A historic downtown and modern shopping facilities make shopping convenient and a pleasure. The City prides itself in its well-maintained parks and aquatic center, while offering a wide range of recreational activities for the entire family.
The City of Yuba City offers a comprehensive benefits package. For more information, please click
01
Which of the following best describes your highest level of education?

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Human Resources management, business administration or related field.
• Associate's degree or completion of two (2) years of recognized college coursework from an accredited college or university in Human Resources management, business administration or related field.
• Some college, less than two (2) years of recognized college coursework from an accredited college or university
• High school diploma or equivalent

02
Do you have increasingly recent, responsible experience in clerical, customer service or administrative assistance work?

• None
• One (1) year of recent, increasingly responsible experience in clerical, customer service, or administrative assistance work, preferably in the personnel or risk management field.
• Two (2) years of recent, increasingly responsible experience in clerical, customer service or administrative assistance work, preferably in the personnel or risk management field.
• Three (3) years of recent, increasingly responsible experience in clerical, customer service, or administrative assistance work, preferably in the personnel or risk management field.
• Four (4) years or more of recent, increasingly responsible experience in clerical, customer service, or administrative assistance work, preferably in the personnel or risk management field.

03
Possession of a valid California driver's license. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

• Yes
• No

04
By submitting this supplemental questionnaire with the City of Yuba City Employment Application, I hereby certify that all information on this supplemental questionnaire and any attached sheets are true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand and agree that any incorrect statement, falsification, misrepresentation or omission of any information in connection with this supplemental questionnaire, whenever or however discovered, may result in the rejection of my application for employment or, if I am hired, dismissal.

• Agree
• Disagree

Required Question