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HR OFFICER I

MCE Assistant Director of Human Resources

Recruitment #14-006915-002

Introduction

THIS IS A POSITION-SPECIFIC RECRUITMENT FOR MARYLAND CORRECTIONAL ENTERPRISES.

GRADE

15

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Correctional Enterprises Headquarters

7275 Waterloo Road

Jessup, MD 20794

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of the job is to provide support to the Human Resource Director responsible for Maryland Correctional Enterprises.  This position will serve as the Assistant Director of HR and will oversee the recruitment and selection process, classification, compensation, and time keeping. 

POSITION DUTIES

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.

HR Officer I position duties include, but are not limited to the following:

Conducting pre-recruitment consultation meetings with hiring managers to determine best methods for recruitment and advising/reviewing the recruitment process.

Reviewing and annotating applications, resumes, and supporting documentation (transcripts, certifications, etc..) to determine minimum/selective qualifications as well as rank candidates; approve/disapprove applications in JobAps.

Updating employee leave records in the TESS timekeeping system. 

Providing guidance and direction to staff with regard to interpretation, understanding and application of personnel policies/regulations (e.g. tardiness, unscheduled abscences, employee to employee leave request, leave bank, FMLA leave)

Assisting in overseeing agency wide programs to include Personnel Records Management, Maryland Charity Campaign, Health Benefits, and Leave bank.  Performs special projects as directed by the MCE Director of HR.  

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

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.

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.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination process may consist of a rating of your education, training and experience related to the requirements of the job.  It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. 

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS 

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

If you are unable to apply online, or encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may submit via mail, fax, or deliver in person. Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.

Completed applications, required documentation, and any required addendums may be mailed to:

MCE Office of Human Resources
Attn: 14-006915-0027275
Waterloo Raod Jessup, MD 20794

TTY  Users: call via Maryland Relay

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

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




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