• Job Description

  Req#: 4954691
  
  

  (SUBSTITUTE, GRANT-FUNDED)

  POTENTIAL FOR REGULAR FULL-TIME OPPORTUNITY

  The Civil Service Specialist will be responsible for Civil Service activities across all County departments. This position serves as a key advisor on Civil Service policies, ensuring compliance with employment regulations and providing strategic guidance to County leadership and employees. The position plays a critical role in managing employment related cases, overseeing compliance, and interpreting policies. Reports to the Human Resources Manager.

  
  

  Supervisory Responsibilities:

  This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

  
  

  Posting may close at any time.

  Substitute positions are not eligible for Tarrant County Benefits.

  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Advises department heads, managers, and employees on Civil Service policies, employment laws, and disciplinary actions, exercising independent judgment on complex matters.
  • Coordinates Civil Service meetings including contacting Commission members, preparing files and subpoenas, and communicating with all the applicable parties.
  • Prepares layoff ratings for County departments and prepares/updates informational sheet for affected employees.
  • Conducts comprehensive analysis of Civil Service trends and presents strategic recommendations for policy adjustments, workforce optimization, and legal compliance to senior leadership. Leads initiatives that shape County-wide workforce strategies based on trend analysis and regulatory changes.
  • Prepares and distributes meeting packets, schedules court reporters, produces a monthly Civil Service report, and reconciles billing for Civil Service meetings.
  • Drafts Civil Service communications for hearings and for Commissioners Court.
  • Leads the development of meeting agendas, manages comprehensive record-keeping of proceedings, and ensures the timely posting of public notices, all while ensuring full compliance with Texas Open Meetings Act and other legal requirements.
  • Manages and updates Civil Service rules and records digitally/physically.
  • Maintains records of commission rulings, updates rulebooks, and ensures adherence to established guidelines.
  • Performs all other high-level responsibilities related to Civil Service administration and other related duties as required.

  
  

  Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

  • Advanced knowledge of government/personnel policies and procedures, labor laws, and civil rights legislation.
  • Knowledge of principles and regulations governing civil service operations.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Knowledge of records management.
  • Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to manage and resolve highly complex HR, legal, and employment compliance issues that impact multiple departments and require innovative, strategic solutions.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for policy development and leadership advisement.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to present information, respond to questions, and work collaboratively with diverse groups, including county officials, employees, and the public.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive or confidential information with discretion.
  • High-level organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Management, Business Administration, or a closely related field or equivalent work experience.
  • Minimum of five (5) full-time years of progressive HR work experience with significant responsibilities in employment law, workforce compliance, or Civil Service administration.

  
  

  Preferred Requirements:

  • Master’s degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, or a related field.

  • Professional HR certifications (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR, or other relevant credentials).

  
  
  NOTE: YOU MUST FILL OUT THE WORK HISTORY and EDUCATION SECTIONS OF APPLICATION TO SHOW YOU HAVE YEARS OF EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION AS REQUIRED BY HIRING DEPARTMENT OR BE DISQUALIFIED.
  

  
  

  If hired, must provide proof of educational attainment at New Hire Processing
  

  Tarrant County will conduct background checks on new hires that will include a criminal background check related to convictions and deferred adjudications in the past seven years and may include credit reports, motor vehicle records, employment records and educational attainment. A conviction or deferred adjudication is not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered individually.

  
  

  While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to bend, hear, use a keyboard, sit, stand, talk, work alone and with others, and work overtime. Must be able to lift up to 25lbs.

• About the company

  Tarrant County is located in the US state of Texas.

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