Human Resources Officer

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The main purpose of this position is to manage and oversee Human Resources and provide a full range of human resources related duties at the advanced level to the Garrett County Department of Social Services (GCDSS). This position ensures GCDSS is compliant with federal/state laws and policies/procedures as dictated by the agency, The Department of Budget and Management (DBM), and the Department of Human Services, Human Resources Development and Training (DHS/HRDT). This position will advise management and support staff on a variety of employment issues including but not limited to recruitment and retention, employer/employee relations, classification and compensation, employment services, benefits administration, and staff training.

Directs and oversees recruitment activities that conform to State Personnel regulations, assuring compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) laws, and within the Maryland State Department of Budget and Management standard recruitment operating procedures.

Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.

EXPERIENCE: Six years and six months of experience, two years and six months 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 and an additional four years of professional HR management work experience in the areas of recruitment and selection, classification, salary administration, employee relations, test development and validation or as a generalist.

NOTES:

1. Candidates may substitute paraprofessional personnel work experience on a year-for-year basis for up to four years of the required experience. 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.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years and six months 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 for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute the possession of 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 for up to six 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.

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

1.One year of experience of independent and effective oral and written communication to employees at all levels of an organization.

2.One year of experience resolving interpersonal conflicts and mediation.

3.One year of experience in negotiation and facilitating employee grievances.

4.One year of experience effectively sourcing, screening, and selecting candidates that align with an organizations culture and values. 

5. Experience promoting equity, inclusion, and fostering a respectful workplace environment.

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, Maryland 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.

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

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. 

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost. CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS: