MANAGEMENT ADVOCATE PROGRAM CHIEF (CHIEF, EMPLOYEE RELATIONS)

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MDH Office of Human Resources, Employee Relations Unit, Baltimore MD

The main purpose of this position is to serve as the Chief of the Employee Relations Unit of the Maryland  Department of Health. The position will administer all matters of labor relations for the Department; provide guidance and instruction on investigations related to potential employer/employee relations issues; review and approve all terminations before the Secretary signs them; and, prepare all supervisors and witnesses on protocol and responsibilities during the hearing. The position is also responsible for successfully representing the Department at Second Step Hearings and the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH).

Qualified candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and at least six (6) years of professional experience in employment law, labor law, or human resources. Of these six years, a minimum of four (4) years must specifically involve employee relations, labor relations, or labor/employment law with a focus on employee relations. This experience must include representing management in hearings before an administrative law judge at the Office of Administrative Hearings or a similar adjudicatory setting. Such representation should involve handling a variety of grievance and disciplinary appeal cases, including terminations, on a regular and recurring basis.

The desired candidate should have knowledge of the State Personnel and Pensions, and COMAR, especially as it relates to the disciplinary process. The desired candidate should also possess excellent written and communication skills; experience representing management at second-step hearings and also at the Office of Administrative Hearings; and, be able to make independent decisions following the established laws, policies, guidelines, and best practices that will result in decisions being upheld.

This is a Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. A resume must accompany your application.

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). 

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.

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. 

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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