HR SPECIALIST

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MD Department of Juvenile Services

Office of Human Resources

120 W. Fayette Street

Baltimore, Maryland  21201

A Human Resources (HR) Specialist is the intermediate level of professional work in the administration of HR programs in the State Personnel Management System (SPMS). Employees specialize in a specific HR management functional area such as recruitment and employment services, classification and compensation, employee relations, test development and validation, or employees function as HR

The position in the MD Department of Juvenile Services'(DJS) Office of Human Resources is responsible for the intermediate level of professional work in the administration of HR programs at the DJS Office of Human Resources.  The position is responsible for providing technical guidance and consultation in all personnel matters to the DJS Regional Directors, Facility Directors, Program managers and other HR staff.  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.  

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

Experience: One year 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, employee 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, 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 classification 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.

The one year of required HR professional experience must be experience in recruitment.

1. One year of experience in (SPS) JobAps

2. One year of experience with (SPS) Workday

This recruitment is open only to current State of Maryland Employees

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.

Applicants who meet the Minimum Qualifications will be placed on the eligible list categorized as BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED, OR 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.  

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.  

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

Online application process is strongly urged.  However, if you are unable to apply on line you may mail a paper application and copy of license/certificate to the address below or fax a paper application  and copy of license/certificate to the fax number below.  If you choose to fax or use regular mail, you must include on each page of the attachment your First and Last Name, the Recruitment Number that is located at the top of the bulletin and the last 4 digits of your SS#.  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:  

   Maryland Department of Juvenile Services

   OHR-Recruitment & Examination Unit

   One Center Plaza

   120 W. Fayette St.

   Baltimore, MD 21201

   Attn: Linda Padgett

   Fax number 410-333-4188

   TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

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

Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact DJS Office of Human Resources at djs.ohr@maryland.gov   Include the Recruitment Title/Number that is located at the top of the bulletin.

Bilingual applicants are welcome to apply for all recruitments.

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.