HR GENERALIST
HR Officer I
Recruitment #23-004915-0023
Department | DGS Administrative Services |
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Date Opened | 12/5/2023 1:45:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 12/27/2023 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $53,627.00 - $85,951.00/year (based on agency authority, qualifications and State salary rules) |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Tammy Vehstedt |
Work Location |
Baltimore City
|
Telework Eligible | Yes |
Introduction

The Maryland Department of General Services (DGS) supports State and local government agencies, as well as local non-profit organizations and the citizens of Maryland, by providing facilities management, real estate and surplus property services, as well as security and law enforcement for State buildings. DGS is also responsible for a full spectrum of facilities engineering, design and construction services, almost $1 billion in annual contract administration, and overseeing the State procurement process. Here at DGS, we truly Do Great Service… Consider joining our team!
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
This position is located in the Office of Human Resources for the
Department of General Services (DGS), located at 301 W. Preston Street,
Baltimore, MD 21201. This position is
eligible for a hybrid telework schedule.
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
Duties for this position include but are not limited to:
Learning & Development:
• Assists with monitoring of employees’ compliance with the
State of Maryland training requirements.
• Maintains training records for DGS employees.
• Coordinates learning and development activities including
scheduling of virtual and in-person training sessions, event logistics, and
vendor relations.
• Attends training events to monitor attendance.
• Assists in the development of training materials with
editing, content research, writing, updates, and other duties as needed.
• Provides daily support to employees with training related
questions.
• Assists with the creation of surveys.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to support
overall employee development initiatives.
Recruitment & Examination:
• Independently conducts full lifecycle
recruitment and selection activities, to include working with hiring
managers on needs for vacant positions; reviewing and developing selection
plans; preparing job announcements; reviewing applications for minimum
qualifications; and providing hiring managers with qualified candidates for
interviews.
• Acts as a consultant to DGS managers and supervisors on the
recruitment, selection and interview process, to include prioritizing
recruitments; maintaining position control; updating vacancy reports; and
finalizing selections.
• Researches available labor pools/sources and develops recruitment
strategies to achieve DGS’ recruitment and employment goals.
• Recommends salary offers to HR management, prepares offer letters and
makes job offers to selected candidates.
• Communicates with candidates throughout the stages of the recruitment
and selection process.
• Ensures selection and hiring processes are conducted legally and in
compliance with all State and Federal laws and regulations.
• Utilizes the JobAps applicant tracking system to conduct recruitment
activities. The incumbent will be expected to become fully proficient in
the use of this system.
• Conducts job analysis, test development and validation, which may
include written tests, qualification supplements, oral exams, and/or ratings of
training and experience, scoring of exams and assessments, interpreting
results, and making recommendations for use of results.
• Develops recruitment strategies and performs outreach/recruitment activities to attract qualified and interested applicants to DGS positions by attending job fairs, high school career workshops, college internship fairs, and other similar functions to represent DGS and encourage candidates to apply for positions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Six years of 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 AND an additional four years of professional HR management work experience in the areas of recruitment and selection, classification, salary administration, employer relations, test development and validation or as a generalist.
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.
- Training and administrative experience with a basic
understanding of adult education best practices.
- Proficient in Microsoft
Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
- Professional
HR experience involving full lifecycle recruitment functions.
- Experience using the State's JobAps and/or Workday
systems.
- Professional HR experience involving recruitment job
analysis, test development and validation, and creating and administering
candidate assessments.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
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, 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.
SELECTION PROCESS
It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on
your application. Please include all experience and education that
is related to this position. All information concerning your
qualifications must be submitted by the closing date; information
submitted after the closing date will not be considered. Credit is
given for relevant part-time, temporary or volunteer experience based on the
number of hours worked per week; you must include the time spent on such
activities on your application.
Note that for any position requiring a college degree or college credit, you
will be required to submit a college transcript prior to being offered a
position. You may submit your transcript as part of the application
process.
The examination for this position will consist of a rating of your
education, training and experience related to the requirements of the
position. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment
eligibility list categorized as BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED, or
QUALIFIED. The eligibility list will be valid for one year and may be
extended. The list will be used by the hiring authority to select
employees for interviews. Eligible
lists may be used to fill future vacancies of the same classification.
Please note, selected candidates may be required to complete and
successfully pass a State and Federal fingerprint background check prior to
being hired.
You must be legally authorized under the United States Immigration Reform
and Control Act to be hired in the position for which you apply.
BENEFITS
The
State of Maryland offers a generous benefits package that includes:
- Tuition reimbursement for those who qualify
- Flexible work schedules and telework opportunities for many positions
- Free mass transit in Baltimore & Annapolis
- Generous paid leave that increases with years of service
- Paid holidays
- Health coverage with low out-of-pocket costs
- Employee & employer contributory pension plan
Click on the link below for more information.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Contact tammy.vehstedt@maryland.gov or
call 410-767-4986 with questions about this recruitment. The on-line
application process is STRONGLY preferred. Apply online at www.dgs.maryland.gov – click on Employment on the
left side of the screen. If you are unable to submit your application
online, please send your paper application to: Human Resources, Dept. of
General Services, 301 W. Preston St., Suite 1311, Baltimore, MD 21201 by
the closing date and time. TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay