Introduction
This is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Maryland Park Service. 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.
GRADE
STD0017
LOCATION OF POSITION
580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401 (Anne Arundel County)
Main Purpose of Job
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Human Resource Services is currently recruiting an HR Officer III. The first purpose of this position is to perform the full range of recruitment, testing and
employment duties for permanent positions in Skilled, Professional, Management, Special
Appointments, Contractual and Seasonal services. The incumbent will apply their knowledge,
discretion and independent judgment in the interpretation and application of HR laws,
regulations, policies and guidelines to address a variety of administrative activities, problems,
issues and projects.
This position requires that the incumbent maintain confidentiality regarding the status of all
applications, eligible list placement, testing material and all personal employee and applicant
information with which the incumbent comes into contact on a daily basis. This position will also
be responsible for job postings and HFE submittals and approvals.
The incumbent will also assist
assigned units through guidance and/or recommendations when preparing reclassification or
organizational change requests, on an as needed basis.
The second purpose of this position is to deliver comprehensive administrative, tracking, and
compliance support for Natural Resources Police (NRP) operational health programs and general
DNR benefits processes. This role directly oversees NRP-specific health and safety compliance,
including administering the Random Drug Testing program, managing medical process tracking
(such as Disability Review Board cases, modified or no-duty assignments, and Form 496s), and
coordinating the Biennial Mental Health Assessment process from initial notifications through
BHS referral tracking and completion documentation. Additionally, the position monitors
Workers’ Compensation (IWIF) claims, maintains centralized benefits and medical leave
trackers, and audits state-issued leave categories—such as Approved Accident Leave, Military
Leave, and State Exam and Interview usage—against official approvals and system records.
Beyond direct leave and claims monitoring, the role provides routine administrative support for
the Leave Bank and retirement processing (SRA and MSRP paperwork) without providing direct
retirement counseling. The incumbent is responsible for preparing routine status reports for
leadership, issuing standardized template communications, maintaining meticulous file
organization for closed and active matters, and periodically cross-auditing internal trackers
against systems like Workday and IWIF to resolve missing documentation or overdue items.
Ultimately, this position ensures seamless recordkeeping, administrative accuracy, regulatory
compliance, and execution of special benefits projects as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Seven years of experience, three years of professional HR experience involving recruitment and employment services, classification and compensation, employee relations, test development and validation, job analysis, job evaluation, salary administration, HR program evaluation, or HR policy formulation and an additional four years of professional HR management work experience in the areas of recruitment and selection, classification, salary administration, employee relations, or test development and validation or as a generalist.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute paraprofessional personnel work experience on a year-for-year basis for up to four years of the required experience. 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, counseling employees regarding benefits and obligations, and responding to inquiries concerning employment procedures.
2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of professional HR experience involving recruitment and employment services, classification and compensation, employee relations, test development and validation, job analysis, job evaluation, salary administration, HR program evaluation, or HR policy formulation for the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute the possession of thirty graduate credit hours from an accredited college or university in the fields of HR/personnel administration, human resources management, business administration, public administration, statistics, tests and measurements, psychology or a related field for up to six years of the required experience.
4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in human resources management classifications or human resources management specialty codes in the human resources management field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working for a Federal, State or Local government agency.
- Experience with Workday, beyond entering personal timesheets
- Experience with full life cycle recruitments
- At least two years of experience handling benefit related tasks, such as FMLA, Accident Leave
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, Maryland 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 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.
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.
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.
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 or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management at
Application.Help@maryland.gov ; ATTN: Recruitment and Examination Division. Please note, standard business hours for the help desk are 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Inquiries made after hours will be reviewed no earlier than the following business day.
If you need to make adjustments to a submitted application or if you have general inquiries regarding this recruitment, please contact Emilee Knott at
Emilee.Knott@maryland.gov.
Supplemental materials and/or edits to your application will not be accepted once the announcement deadline has passed. Candidates will only be able to submit an application once, so it is extremely important that you are following the application instructions.
Please provide ample time to complete the application template. If you are having technical difficulties submitting an application on the day of the deadline, it is strongly advised that you complete the JobAps physical application template and hand deliver to DNR - HRS at 580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401 before 4:30 p.m. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources cannot guarantee that late submissions, as a result of technical difficulties, will be accepted.
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.
