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HUMAN RESOURCES INTERN (Contractual)

Summer Student Worker

Recruitment #23-005734-0001

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Introduction


The Maryland Department of Agriculture is a department under Maryland's Executive Branch.  Formed in 1972 by the Maryland General Assembly to address the agriculture needs for the State of Maryland, the Department oversees and serves as a regulatory body for animal health, consumer services to include marketing and lab services, plant and pest management and resource conservation.  As the number one industry in Maryland, the diversity of agriculture programs in the State continue to expand and grow.

The MDA Human Resources Office provides comprehensive personnel services in support of all other MDA programs.  This includes recruitment and onboarding, classification, compensation, performance, labor relations, leave, health benefits, retirement, worker injuries, training, and other employee services.  

Join our team to make a difference in improving supervisory knowledge and skills in support of the entire department!

GRADE

9998

LOCATION OF POSITION

MD Department of Agriculture Headquarters
50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis MD 21401

Main Purpose of Job

This is a full time, 10-week, summer internship position in the Human Resources Office at the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) in Annapolis, MD. The student will create and administer a Training Needs Survey for supervisory training. Based upon the results of the survey, the position will begin to develop a Supervisor's Training course for the MDA. The intern supervisor is available to coordinate the internship with a university in order to design the course so it is sufficient for college credit. Part-time telework is available. Internship start date TBD in May or June 2023, depending on the student's and supervisor's schedules.

POSITION DUTIES

Conducts focus groups with subject matter experts to obtain input on critical knowledge, skills and abilities for successful supervisory performance.

Develops a Training Needs Survey to collect data about supervisory training needs.

Administers the survey and analyzes the data to identify recommended components for supervisory training. 

Writes a report to summarize the results of the survey, including a training plan. 

Begins to develop supervisory training, in particular around critical soft skills identified by the research. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Successful candidates will be currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program with a major in Training and Development, Human Resources, Industrial/Organizational Psychology or a related discipline, including successful completion of coursework in Employee Surveying and Data Collection.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Successful completion of coursework in Training & Development.

Experience in training needs assessment and in training development. 

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and preferred) 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. Be sure to submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. Transcripts may be uploaded with the application or faxed to 443-602-9831.  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.

BENEFITS

This temporary position is not eligible for benefits.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application process is strongly preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application to: Maryland Department of Agriculture  Human Resource Office, Room 304,  50 Harry S. Truman Parkway  Annapolis, MD  21401. All paper applications must be received by 4:30 PM on the closing date, no exceptions.  (Postmarks not accepted.) Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.

If you are submitting additional information, such as diplomas or transcripts, the preferred method is to upload them online with your application.  If you are unable to upload, you may mail, hand-deliver or fax (HR Fax # 443-602-9831).

For questions concerning this recruitment, please contact: Gwen Schindler 410-841-5859 or gwen.schindler1@maryland.gov TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.




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