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Recruitment #16-004916-0001

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Introduction

THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO STATE OF MARYLAND EMPLOYEES ONLY. 

GRADE

16

LOCATION OF POSITION

Baltimore County Department of Social Services

Human Resources

6401 York Road

Baltimore MD 21212 (Towson)

Main Purpose of Job

The position provides professional human resources services for the Baltimore County Health and Human Services through the interpretation and application of laws and regulations as applied to human resources.

POSITION DUTIES

The assigned duties and responsibilities include the full-range of functions associated with the proficient administration of State Employee Benefits, and the agency's HR program, policies, and procedures for both State and County positions and staff.

The position functions as a generalist.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Please describe in detail any specific job duties relating to the minimum qualifications stated below.    
                                                                                                           
Please include any computer software experience (ex. Excel, CHESSIE, PowerPoint, Word, etc.) used in each of the positions you held.                                                                                                                      
YOU MUST POSSESS THESE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPROVAL:                                           
Education: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Two and one half 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, 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, human resources management, business administration, public administration, statistics, tests and measurements, psychology or a related field may be substituted for up to two years of 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

1 year of experience in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of qualified candidates.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO STATE OF MARYLAND EMPLOYEES ONLY. 

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

Please provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.

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

Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.  It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all experience and education that is related to this position. 

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

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred.  If the online application process is not available, please send your paper application and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) to:

DHR Examination Services Unit

Attention: Scott Waddel

311 W. Saratoga Street, First Floor

Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Or email dhr.esu@maryland.gov; Assistance via phone: 410-767-7316

Do not submit unsolicited documentation.

The paper application must be received by 5 PM on the closing date for the recruitment. 

 

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay, 1-800-925-4434.

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

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.




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