Personnel Technician

1.

In 50 words or less, what is the best part of working in HR?

2.

What factor(s) affect leave accruals of eco, floating holiday, and education leave for new hires?

A.

None, employees receive the same amount of accruals regardless of other factors.
B.

Date of hire, FTE, and title
C.

Leave progression date
D.

Date employee signed their offer letter.

Correct Answer
B. Date of hire, FTE, and title

Explanation
The accruals for leave such as eco, floating holiday, and education leave for new hires are affected by the factors of date of hire, FTE (full-time equivalent), and title. These factors determine the amount of leave that new hires are eligible to accrue. The date of hire determines when the accruals begin, while FTE and title may affect the rate at which the accruals accumulate. The answer states that these factors are the ones that affect leave accruals, implying that other factors such as the leave progression date or the date the employee signed their offer letter do not have an impact on the accruals.

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3.

True or False:Employees in the J unit have prorated floating holiday.

A.

True
B.

False

Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The statement "Employees in the J unit have prorated floating holiday" is false. This means that employees in the J unit do not have prorated floating holiday.

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4.

What document(s) can be used to add used FMLA hours to an employee's leave bank?

A.

Timecard
B.

TADJ
C.

ENRL
D.

LEAV

Correct Answer(s)
A. Timecard
B. TADJ
D. LEAV

Explanation
The documents that can be used to add used FMLA hours to an employee's leave bank are the Timecard, TADJ, and LEAV. These documents are likely used to track and record the employee's working hours, adjustments made to their leave, and their overall leave balance. By adding the used FMLA hours to the employee's leave bank through these documents, it ensures accurate record-keeping and compliance with FMLA regulations.

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5.

All ESMTs, timecards, and TADJs are usually processed by which Auditor Tech?

Correct Answer(s)
Alex Estey

Explanation
Alex Estey is the correct answer because the question states that "All ESMTs, timecards, and TADJs are usually processed by which Auditor Tech?" Since the question specifically mentions these three items, it implies that they are typically handled by one specific Auditor Tech, which is Alex Estey.

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6.

What is the retirement ratio for a "new member" aka, anyone hired after 1/1/2013?

A.

3% and 55
B.

3% at 62
C.

2% and 55
D.

2% at 62

Correct Answer
D. 2% at 62

Explanation
The retirement ratio for a "new member" hired after 1/1/2013 is 2% at 62. This means that the member will receive a retirement benefit of 2% of their final salary for each year of service, and they can start receiving this benefit at the age of 62.

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7.

An emergency temp hire can only be used to fill vacant position numbers.

A.

True
B.

False

Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
An emergency temp hire can be used to fill vacant position numbers, as well as to temporarily cover for employees who are on leave or unavailable. This allows organizations to maintain their operations and ensure that work is being done even in unexpected situations. Therefore, the statement "An emergency temp hire can only be used to fill vacant position numbers" is false.

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8.

When verifying that an employee is eligible for a vacation buy back what factors contribute to their eligibility?

A.

Hourly rate of pay
B.

Bargaining Unit
C.

Amount of vacation, annual, professional leave used in the previous year
D.

How long they have worked for the County

Correct Answer(s)
B. Bargaining Unit
C. Amount of vacation, annual, professional leave used in the previous year
D. How long they have worked for the County

Explanation
Employees' eligibility for a vacation buy back is determined by several factors. These include the bargaining unit to which they belong, the amount of vacation, annual, and professional leave they have used in the previous year, and the length of their employment with the County. The bargaining unit is likely relevant as it may have specific agreements or rules regarding vacation buy back. The amount of leave used in the previous year is important to ensure that employees have actually taken their allotted time off before considering a buy back. Finally, the length of employment with the County may be a factor to determine if an employee has earned the right to a vacation buy back.

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9.

Pregnancy Disability Leave requires the use of accruals (T/F)

A.

True
B.

False

Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Pregnancy Disability Leave does not require the use of accruals. It is a type of leave that is provided to pregnant employees for a certain period of time due to pregnancy-related disabilities. This leave is separate from other types of leave, such as vacation or sick leave, and does not require the employee to use their accrued leave time. Therefore, the correct answer is False.

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10.

When opening a recruitment who submitted the requisition to HR?

A.

Personnel Technician
B.

HR Liaison
C.

Anyone you can find with even the slightest computer skills
D.

Personnel Analyst

Correct Answer
B. HR Liaison

Explanation
The HR Liaison is responsible for submitting the requisition to HR when opening a recruitment. This role acts as a bridge between the hiring department and the HR department, ensuring that all necessary information and documentation are provided to initiate the recruitment process. They have the knowledge and expertise to understand the requirements of the position and communicate them effectively to HR. Therefore, the HR Liaison is the appropriate person to submit the requisition for recruitment.

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11.

Which insurance plan(s) is/are not available in Santa Cruz County in 2015?

A.

Blue Shield Access Plus
B.

Anthem HMO Tradional
C.

Kaiser
D.

EPO

Correct Answer(s)
C. Kaiser
D. EPO

Explanation
Kaiser and EPO insurance plans are not available in Santa Cruz County in 2015.

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12.

With regards to insurance, FSA stands for

Correct Answer(s)
Flexible Spending Account

Explanation
FSA stands for Flexible Spending Account in the context of insurance. A Flexible Spending Account is a type of financial account that allows individuals to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for eligible medical expenses. This account is typically offered as part of an employee benefits package and can be used to cover expenses such as copayments, deductibles, and prescription medications. By contributing to an FSA, individuals can save money on their healthcare costs by using pre-tax dollars, reducing their taxable income, and potentially lowering their overall tax liability.

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