PROGRAM MANAGER SENIOR I, Deputy Director

OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS

This is a Management Service position. The incumbent will serve at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

Have you ever dreamed of working in beautiful Downtown Annapolis? This could be your opportunity to join one of most dynamic agencies in the State of Maryland!

The Comptroller of Maryland is seeking a motivated individual to serve as Deputy Director of Human Resources. This position is required to take a hands-on approach in leading the department's support services teams to provide exemplary customer service to both internal and external customers. The Deputy Director will report to the Director of Human Resources and oversee day-to-day operational management of the department. The incumbent Deputy Director will be second in line for all full-scope human resource and State Personnel Management System issues for the Comptroller of Maryland, Board of Public Works, and Register of Wills employees. Candidates must have a firm understanding and working knowledge of employment law, including COMAR regulations and State Personnel and Pensions Code. Excellent organization, written and verbal communication and time management skills are required as well as exceptional managerial expertise.

Please Note: This is a Management Services position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

Experience: Five years of experience working in all functional areas of Human Resources with a path of progress responsibility.

NOTE: Candidates may substitute relevant post graduate education on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.(Examples of relevant post-graduate experience include a Masters degree in Human Resources, HR Management, HR Administration, Public Policy with a focus in Human Resources, or Master's or Juris Doctorate in Labor Management.) 

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Five years of experience working in Employee Relations/Employment Law
• Three years experience working with Federal and State regulations including, but not limited to, FMLA, ADA and HIPPA
• Three years of management experience
• Three years experience working in the public sector

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to demonstrate that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Please indicate clearly any position-specific experience and ensure all education and experience sections are complete. Incomplete information may result in the disqualification of your application.

All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date.

*Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training and experience.  It is essential that you submit complete and accurate information on your application in order to determine if you meet the qualifications as specified above, including a resume and unofficial copy of your college diploma or transcripts; however, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.

Qualifying applicants are subject to an oral interview. Prior to appointment, the selected candidate must successfully undergo a comprehensive background investigation including a review of criminal, MVA and tax records, fingerprinting and determination of legal authorization to work in the United States or under the United States Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Veterans

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply. If you are seeking veteran's preference, please submit a copy of your DD-214.

Attachments

The preferred method for submitting additional information is to upload it directly into your online account. Please remove references to the first 5 digits of your SSN and your DOB on all attachments by deleting, redacting or blacking that information out with a marker. Any attachments necessary to demonstrate the minimum qualifications were met must be submitted by the filing deadline.

Faxes/Email

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you choose fax or email as the option to submit your application and/or required additional information, you must include the following information on each page you submit:

1. First and Last Name
2. Recruitment Number (located at the top of the bulletin)
3. The last 4 digits of your SS#

Fax: 410-974-5249 – This fax number is for Comptroller of Maryland recruitment efforts only.

Email: dsellman@comp.state.md.us

For Further Questions

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this 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.

If you have questions about this particular recruitment, please contact the Comptroller of MD, Office of Human Resources at dsellman@comp.state.md.us.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: (410) 260-6622 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

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.