PR Human Resources Specialist

Department:Parks and Recreation Department Organizational Unit:North Area Parks Operations Position Type:Permanent Full Time/Part Time:Full Time CLOSE DATE: 03/11/2026 $26.14 to $28.75 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Government Center/Viera. Work schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Performs experienced paraprofessional work coordinating all of the Human Resources-related operations and programs and processing all of the personnel actions for the Parks & Recreation Department, including recruiting, testing, background investigations, evaluations, and career development for new and existing personnel; Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), light duty assignment, and disability paperwork, documentation, and tracking; providing management support for labor negotiations and grievances; and coordinating and assisting in processing disciplinary actions, hearings, and dispositions. In addition, the work involves assisting with implementation and oversight of the Drug & Alcohol Testing Program. REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Education, or a closely related field PLUS five (5) years of Human Resources management experience in a Parks & Recreation environment, or a closely related field. Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida driver's license and maintain said license during the term of employment. Must be able to work irregular hours when necessary. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST (With or without reasonable accommodations) PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS The employee must be able to: LIFT:10 lbs. or less CARRY:10 lbs. or less PUSH:10 lbs. or less PULL:10 lbs. or less In an eight hour day, the employee may have to: STAND:1 - 3 hours WALK:1 - 3 hours SIT:5 - 8 hours DRIVE:1 - 3 hours The employee must repetitively perform: Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver) The employee must be able to: Balance; Bend; Kneel; Reach; Smell; Stoop The employee must have: Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech Other necessary physical activities/traits N/A WORKING CONDITIONS Working conditionsthat will apply to the employee: In cold; In dampness or chilly conditions; In heat; In high humidity; In or with noisy conditions; Other working conditions; With odors; Work alone; Work inside; Works Closely with Others Other working conditions: N/A

Created: 2026-03-05