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HR SPECIALIST TRN

Recruitment #19-004913-0003

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Introduction

The Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services is recruiting to fill several entry level HR Specialist Trainee positions within their Recruitment & Examination Unit.

Applicants who will receive their Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university within the next 6 months will be placed on the eligible list and will be eligible for hire once the degree has been received.

GRADE

13

LOCATION OF POSITION

300 E. Joppa Road
Towson, MD 21286

Main Purpose of Job

The HR Specialist Trainee will perform professional Human Resources duties in the Recruitment and Examination Unit. The incumbents will be responsible for the recruitment and assessment of candidates for employment, the application and job advertisement process, and the interview process.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: None.
Notes:        
1.Professional HR management work in the areas of recruitment, classification, salary administration, employee relations, test development and validation or as a generalist may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to four years of the required education.  
2. Paraprofessional personnel work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to four years of the required education.  Paraprofessional personnel work is defined as work involving the application of public sector personnel procedures, policies, rules and regulations to specific employment actions.  Appropriate paraprofessional personnel experience includes responsibility for activities such as: preparing and maintaining employment records, calculating salaries, applying personnel-related rules and policies, preparing personnel-related reports, conducting employee orientation and counseling employees regarding benefits and obligations and responding to inquiries concerning employment actions.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in human resources management classification or human resources management specialty codes in the human resources management field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required education.  

Applicants who will receive their Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university within the next 6 months will be placed on the eligible list and will be eligible for hire once the degree has been received.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Human Resources, Marketing, Psychology or related field
  • Experience using Microsoft Excel or another database

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, 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

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

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: Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, 301 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850, 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.




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