ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER II (HR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER)

MDH, Behavioral Health Administration, 55 Wade Avenue, Catonsville, MD

The main purpose of this position is to provide professional generalist human resource (HR) guidance, advice and direction within the Behavioral Health system of care on central areas of HR including recruitment, employee relations, position control, reclassification, payroll, timekeeping, Workday and benefits. BHA has approximately 130 permanent and 70 contractual positions. This position liaises with the central Office of Human Resources (which handles the processing of all HR transactions), but is expected to independently practice and impart MDH/DBM policies, procedures, and other generally accepted human resources management techniques to BHA managers and staff. This includes the following specific areas: providing advice and guidance for PEP process; overseeing HR projects or personnel matters that impact across the agency; handling day-to-day recruitment, contractual employment, position control, and organizational development; providing guidance on position reclassification and selection processes; negotiates salary, writes salary exception and above base documents and recommending HR actions in employee relations situations and assisting managers with carrying out discipline and counseling.

Education:    Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

Experience:  Two years experience in administrative or professional work.

NOTES:

1. Candidates may substitute additional experience in administrative staff or professional work on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Candidates may substitute additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 semester credit hours for each year of the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience.

The desired candidate will have either a bachelor's degree in human resources and/or administrative experience in the field of human resources.

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.

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 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.

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.