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PROGRAM MANAGER IV

Employee Relations Director

Recruitment #23-005479-0023

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Introduction

This is a MANAGEMENT SERVICE position with the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. The incumbent serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority.

GRADE

22

LOCATION OF POSITION

Baltimore City
6776 Reisterstown Road
Baltimore, MD 21215

Main Purpose of Job

This position provides professional, executive level support in the administration of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services' (DPSCS) employee relations program by serving as an advisor and consultant to Appointing Authorities, DPSCS Executive Leadership, and employees. The incumbent is responsible for resolving disputes between employees, and conducting disciplinary cases including terminations with Appointing Authorities, the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH), and hearing boards under provisions of the Correctional Officers' Bill of Rights.

POSITION DUTIES

The incumbent serves as a subject matter expert and has vast knowledge of employment laws, including but not limited to State Personnel and Pensions Titles 10, 12 and 17; Family and Medical Leave Act; Federal and State EEOC regulations; Americans with Disabilities Act; Injured Worker Insurance Fund; collective bargaining agreements, such as AFSCME MOU, and agency personnel management directives.  Examples of work performed in this position include:
  • Interpreting and applying agency personnel management policies and procedures, as well as applicable federal/state employment laws. 
  • Advising management on labor agreements and contracts during and outside of negotiation periods; ensuring that policies are consistent with union agreements.
  • Collaborating with key stakeholders and facilitating multi-disciplinary team meetings to ensure consistency in the application of policies and disciplinary actions.    
  • Planning, organizing, and directing a team of professional staff responsible for administrating the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services employee relations programs. 
  • Providing technical assistance to management advocates to ensure completion of assignments. 
  • Training and coaching when applicable.     
  • Conducting investigative inquiries, conducting interviews, and preparing case findings.
  • Coordinating settlement conferences.
  • Litigating cases in administrative or judicial proceedings.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources, Business Management or Administration, Industrial Organizational Psychology or related field.

Experience: Five (5) years of experience in Human Resources. Four (4) years of this experience must have been professional HR experience involving Employee Relations, including making determinations based on related employment law and regulations, reviewing employee grievance and disciplinary matters, conducting grievance and disciplinary investigations, and representing management before an administrative law judge in hearings at the Office of  Administrative Hearings, or similar adjudicatory setting. 

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

Admission to practice law before a State or Federal court.

Current certification in mediation, arbitration, and/or alternate dispute resolution.

PHR/SHRM Certification.

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 placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The evaluation 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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