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HR OFFICER I

CLASSIFICATION ANALYST

Recruitment #19-004915-0012

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Introduction

THIS POSITION IS LIMITED TO CURRENT STATE OF MARYLAND EMPLOYEES.

GRADE

15

LOCATION OF POSITION

Department of Human Services

Baltimore City Department of Social Services

Classification Unit

1910 North Broadway

Baltimore, MD 21213

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to review and process all internal reclassification, benchmarked reclasses, and acting capacity pay requests to ensure that the 1600+ positions budgeted to Baltimore City Department of Social Services (BCDSS) are appropriately classified and compensated.

POSITION DUTIES

This position provides advice, guidance and direction regarding classification issues to employees, supervisors, managers, and program administrators. Analyzes, reviews and evaluates reclassification requests as a result of re-organization, creation of a new program/service, reassignment, or the addition of new higher level duties from the entire BCDSS units for filled and vacant positions to determine and ensure the appropriateness of the classification and salary level by conducting a job evaluation study per internal Office of Human Resources procedures and in accordance with the Department of Budget and Management Standards. Reviews all documentation accompanying a reclassification request (MS-22, MS-44, DHR-60, JobAps application and organizational charts) to ensure the completion and accuracy of the material within 30 days of receipt to Office of Human Resources (OHR). Provides advice and guidance to division directors to develop standards for the use of classification levels. Develops and finalizes new and existing classifications used by BCDSS. Responds to DBM's classification and compensation audits. Notify an employees of any change in their status associated with their reclassification requests.

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

The ideal candidate would possess the following:

1. Experience performing classification and compensation duties in a human resources office

2. Experience using databases, such as Microsoft Office Access, Oracle, PeopleSoft or similar database programs

3. Experience using Workday for human resources transactions

4. Experience using Microsoft Office Suite Word and/or G Suite Docs to create reports and documents

5. A Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration or related fields

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

THIS POSITION IS LIMITED TO CURRENT STATE OF MARYLAND EMPLOYEES.

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 eligible (employment) 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.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to: Department of Human Services, Examination Services Unit, 311 W. Saratoga Street, Room 137, Baltimore, Maryland 21201.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-0882. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

If you have questions concerning the recruitment process for this position, please call 410-767-7414.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. 

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.

All mailed documents must include the applicant's name and job number and must be received n our office by 5 P.M. on the closing date. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the application.

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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