Introduction

GRADE

17

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, RICA Baltimore, Baltimore, MD

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to manage, direct, and supervise the Human Resources Department of RICA-Baltimore, a 24-hour youth-guided mental health treatment facility within the Maryland Department of Health. This HR generalist position functions at the full performance level of administrative work and supervises all HR functions relating to recruitment, employment (budgeted and contractual), interpretation of state policies and procedures, disciplinary actions, terminations, layoffs, performance evaluations, accident leave, leave bank, modified duty, classification and compensation, grievances, employee benefits programs, etc., and the overall implementation and monitoring of a State and Maryland Department of Health (MDH), Human Resources programs. This position receives supervision from the MDH Central HR Regional Director.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:Seven years of experience, three 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 policyformulation and an additional four years of professional HRmanagement work experience in the areas of recruitment and selection, classification, salary administration, employee relations, or test development and validation or as a generalist. Notes: 1. Candidates may substitute paraprofessional personnel work experience on a year-for-year basis for up to four years of therequired experience. Paraprofessional personnel work is defined as work involving the application of public sector personnel procedures, policies, rules and regulations tospecific employment actions. Appropriate paraprofessionalpersonnel experience includes responsibility for activities such as: preparing and maintaining employment records, calculating salaries, applying personnel-related rules andpolicies, preparing personnel-related reports, conducting employee orientation, counseling employees regardingbenefits and obligations, and responding to inquiriesconcerning employment procedures. 2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor'sdegree from an accredited college or university and three years of professional HR experience involving recruitmentand employment services, classification and compensation,employee relations, test development and validation, job analysis, job evaluation, salary administration, HR program evaluation, or HR policy formulation for the required experience. 3. Candidates may substitute the possession of 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 relatedfield for up to six years of 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 resourcesmanagement specialty codes in the human resources management field of work on a year-for-year basis for therequired experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred candidates should possess the following: Experience as an HR Generalist; Experience with governmental human resources; and, Experience with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), such as Workday and JobAps.

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

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.Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Candidates may remain on thecertified 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.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

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 informationto 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 theMDH 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 orApplication.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.