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Introduction\nGRADE15\nLOCATION OF POSITIONMDH, Carroll County Health Department\nWestminster, MD 21157\nMain Purpose of JobThe main purpose of this position is to advise on, interpret and apply policies and procedures related to recruitment, testing, reclassifications, vacancy management, employee relations (including non-disciplinary counseling and progressive disciplinary actions), temporary employment and acting capacity. This position will perform at a moderately proficient level with significant independent decision-making ability for the Carroll County Health Department and its employees. This position will work under the authority of MDH-OHR Headquarters.\nMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSExperience: Six years of experience, two years of professional HR experience involving recruitment and employment services,classification and compensation, employee relations, testdevelopment 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.\nNotes:\n1. Candidates may substitute paraprofessional personnel workexperience 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 andregulations tospecific employment actions. Appropriate paraprofessional personnel experience includes responsibility for activitiessuch as: preparing and maintaining employment records, calculating salaries, applying personnel related rules and policies, preparing personnel-related reports, conducting employee orientation and counseling employees regardingbenefits and obligations and responding to inquiriesconcerning employment procedures.\n2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor'sdegree from an accredited college or university and two 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 requiredexperience.\n3.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 related field for the required experience.\n4.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.\nDESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSThe desired candidate should possess the following:\n\n\n1. Experience with State of Maryland retirement processes and conducting employee conferences and consultations on health and retirement benefits.\n\n\n2. Experience/training in employee benefits and open enrollment processes.\n\n\n3. Experience/skills in public speaking.\n\n\n4. Experience providing training and in services to employees and communicating clearly and effectively when speaking with employees, either one-on-one or in a group setting.\n\n\n5. Spanish/English bilingual skills.\nLICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS1.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.\n2.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.\nSELECTION PROCESSApplicants 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).\nComplete applications must be submitted by the closing date.Information submitted after this date will not be added.\nIncorrect application forms will not be accepted.Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.\nCandidates 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.\nBENEFITSSTATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\nFURTHER INSTRUCTIONSOnline 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.\nIf additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested informationto 410-###-####.Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact theMDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-###-####.\nIf 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-###-#### ...@maryland.gov.\nAppropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-###-#### or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-###-####.\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\n