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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER III - DNR

Employee Relations Officer

Recruitment #23-002247-0263

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Introduction

This is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Human Resources Services. This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies for the position and may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification/function. Future vacancies may also be filled via other recruitments. The resulting eligible list will be maintained for one year.

*Please note, this is an internal recruitment - open to current MDNR - HRS employees only*

GRADE

15

LOCATION OF POSITION

580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401 (Anne Arundel County)

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to assist with a full range of personnel services andprograms for the Department of Natural Resources in accordance with State PersonnelManagement System laws and regulations.

This position facilitates implementation of services, policies, and programs through Human Resources staff. The major areas are employee relations, training, and benefits utilizing SPS Workday in compliance with regulatory concerns. This position requires that the incumbent maintain thorough, current knowledge of both Federal and State laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. The incumbent is required to maintain the utmost confidentiality regarding all personnel information and actions with which the incumbent comes into daily contact.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:   Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Three years of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to two years of the required experience. 

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from a college or university for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included the 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 experience.  

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience working for a Federal, State or Local Agency
  • Knowledge of the Maryland legislative process 
  • Experience communicating policies pertaining to Human Resources
  • Experience in Mediation 
  • Customer service experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in a communications or behavioral science related program, such as Psychology, Public Relations or Human Resources Management.
  • Experience reviewing, interpreting and drafting legal documents

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

*INTERNAL - CURRENT MDNR HRS EMPLOYEES ONLY* 

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

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

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Your application is part of the examination process. The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of this position. The rating will be based on the information provided on your application. Therefore, it is important you provide all the experience and education related to this position completely and accurately.

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application is strongly preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to: Department of Natural Resources, Human Resources, 580 Taylor Avenue, C-3 Annapolis, MD 21401. The Human Resources unit is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.

Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.  

If you are having difficulty with your user account, need to make adjustments to a submitted application or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management and direct your questions/comments/concerns to the Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov.  

Inquiries regarding this recruitment can be directed to Emilee Knott at Emilee.Knott@maryland.gov.  

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay  

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



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