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HR OFFICER I

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS OFFICER

Recruitment #18-004915-0005

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Introduction

It is important to complete the Supplemental Questionnaire as part of the application process.

GRADE

15

LOCATION OF POSITION

Department of Human Services

Baltimore City Department of Social Services

Employee Relations Unit

1910 N. Broadway

Baltimore MD 21213

Main Purpose of Job

This position is designated by the appointing authority to conduct investigations into allegations of employee misconduct/work performance. Tis position imposes disciplinary actions; conducts first-step grievance conferences and renders decisions; represents management at disciplinary appeal conferences, administrative appeal hearings, grievance appeal conferences, and unemployment insurance hearings. 

POSITION DUTIES

Job duties include but are not limited to: investigating allegations of employee misconduct/work performance; representing management at disciplinary appeal conferences convened by the Department of Human Services Employee Relations Unit; giving testimony at the Office of Administrative Hearings; representing management at unemployment insurance hearings; conducting first step grievance conferences; representing management at second-step grievance appeal conferences convened by the Department of Human Services, Office of Human Resource Development and Training and providing guidance and assistance to the executive staff, managers, and supervisors.

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

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

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

  • Experience in Employer Relations investigating allegations of employee misconduct relating to work performance and/or experience conducting first step-grievance conferences.  
  • Experience applying the use of COMAR and State Personnel and Pensions.
  • Experience applying the use of Memorandums of Understanding.
  • Experience using modern investigative techniques.

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 make sure that you 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. We will not consider information submitted after this date.

Successful candidates will be ranked as Best-Qualified, Better-Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least 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 be provided prior to hire.

It is imperative to list all computer and software experience pertaining to your job duties on your application.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, please send your paper application and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) to:

Department of Human Services

Examination Services Unit

Attention: Scott Waddel

311 W. Saratoga Street, First Floor

Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Or email: scott.waddel@maryland.gov.  TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay, 1-800-925-4434.

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

Do not submit unsolicited documentation.  Resumes and copies of diplomas are not required for this examination process.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. 




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