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

1. 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
   
   
   
   
2. 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
   
   
   
   
3. The employee must repetitively perform:
   
   
   
   • Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
   
   
   
   
4. The employee must be able to:
   
   
   
   • Balance; Bend; Kneel; Reach; Smell; Stoop
   
   
   
   
5. The employee must have:
   
   
   
   • Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech
   
   
   
   
6. Other necessary physical activities/traits
   
   
   
   • N/A
   
   
   
   

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. 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
   
   
   
   
2. Other working conditions:
   
   
   
   • N/A