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HR OFFICER I

Recruitment #15-004915-0002

Introduction

This recruitment is limited to current State of Maryland employees.

GRADE

15

LOCATION OF POSITION

DJS-Office of Human Resources

120 W. Fayette Street

Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Main Purpose of Job

A Human Resources (HR) Officer I is the full performance level of professional work in the administration of HR programs in the State Personnel Management System (SPMS).

Professional HR work is characterized by the use of knowledge, discretion and independent judgment in the interpretation and application of HR laws, regulations, policies and guidelines to address a variety of administrative activities, problems, issues and projects.

POSITION DUTIES

The position in the DJS Office of Human Resources is responsible for providing technical guidance and consultation in all personnel matters to the Department of Juvenile Services Regional Directors, Facility Directors, Program managers and HR Specialists. 

The position is also responsible for a wide variety of functions for the recruitment of employees and the day-to-day operations of the DJS Office of Human Resources.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Two years of professional HR experience involving recruitment and employment services, classification and compensation, employee relations, test development and validation, job analysis, job evaluation, salary administration, HR program evaluation, or HR policy formulation.

Notes:

1. Professional HR management work in the areas of recruitment and selection, classification, salary administration, employer relations, test development and validation or as a generalist may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to four years of the required education.

2. Paraprofessional personnel work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to four years of the required education. Paraprofessional personnel work is defined as work involving the application of public sector personnel procedures, policies, rules and regulations to specific employment actions. Appropriate paraprofessional personnel experience includes responsibility for activities such as: preparing and maintaining employment records, calculating salaries, applying personnel related rules and policies, preparing personnel-related reports, conducting employee orientation and counseling employees regarding benefits and obligations and responding to inquiries concerning employment procedures.

3. Thirty graduate credit hours from an accredited college or university in the fields of HR/personnel administration, human resources management, business administration, public administration, statistics, tests and measurements, psychology or a related field may be substituted for the required experience.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in human resources management classifications or human resources management specialty codes in the human resources management field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Recruitment experience

- Experience in (SPS) JobAps

- Working knowledge of (SPS) Workday

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

This recruitment is limited to current State of Maryland employees.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

 1. Employees in this classification are required to obtain certification in State Personnel Management System policies and procedures and in the functionality of the Statewide Personnel System from the Office of Personnel Services and Benefits, Department of Budget and Management within six months from the time of appointment to the position. Employees are also required to obtain recertification every six months thereafter.

2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the Minimum Qualifications will be placed on the eligible list categorized as BEST QUALIFIED. Candidates shall be certified to the eligible list for a period of one year.  

This list will be used by the DJS hiring agency to select employees. 

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated.  The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.  Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.  Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application (and on separate pages, if necessary) to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. 

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application. 

All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. 

We will not consider information submitted after this date. 

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred.  However, if online access is not available, you may mail a paper application to the address below or fax a paper application and copy of your current license to the fax number below.  If you choose fax or regular mail you must include on each page of the attachment your first and last name, recruitment number that is located at the top of this bulletin and the last 4 digits of your social security number.   The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for this recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.  Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.   Mail to:

   Maryland Department of Juvenile Services

   Office of Human Resources  One Center Plaza  

   120 W. Fayette Street  Baltimore, MD  21201 

    Attn:  Linda Padgett

    Fax number:  410-333-4188

    TTY  Users: call via Maryland Relay 

DJS values the experience gained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for all current recruitments.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity  

The resulting Certified Eligible List for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.




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