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Introduction

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GRADE

16\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

DJS Headquarters, Office of Human Resources\r\nBaltimore, MD\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

\r\nJoin Us in Making a Difference\r\nat DJS!\r\n\r\n\r\nThe\r\nMaryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) is dedicated to transforming\r\nyoung lives, creating safer communities, and fostering equitable systems. We\r\nare seeking passionate individuals for the role of Employee Relations Officer (HR Officer II),\r\nso come join our team and make a meaningful impact on youth and the community\r\nat DJS!\r\n\r\n\r\nAs the Employee Relations Officer, you will serve as a Human Resources generalist specializing in employee relations and HR administration. In this position, you will provide expert guidance to agency leaders and employees on FMLA administration, employee grievances and disciplinary appeals, health benefits, the Undocumented Sick Leave Program, and the Managed Return to Work (MRTW) program. You will apply personnel laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and agreements to help ensure fair, consistent, and effective HR practices across the agency.\r\n\r\n\r\nIn this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute in various ways, including:\r\n\r\n\r\n Leading Employee Relations and Workplace Resolution - Serving as a DJS hearing officer for employee disciplinary appeals and grievances; representing the agency at Department of Budget and Management (DBM) settlement conferences and the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH); interpreting and applying personnel-related laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs); and providing recommendations to supervisors and agency leadership on employee-related matters\r\n Managing FMLA Administration - Providing guidance to employees, supervisors, program managers, and agency officials on FMLA and sick leave; conducting training; reviewing and processing FMLA requests and certifications; maintaining required documentation and tracking systems; and ensuring the consistent and equitable application of State and Federal requirements\r\n Supporting Health Benefits Administration - Advising employees on health care options, researching and resolving coverage concerns, coordinating with the Office of Personnel Services and Benefits (OPSB) and benefits vendors, reviewing enrollment and change documentation, and maintaining health benefits records\r\n Administering the Undocumented Sick Leave Program - Providing guidance to supervisors and managers on policy implementation; coordinating and managing the program; and monitoring adherence to established policies and procedures\r\n Supporting Agency Operations - Completing required audits, reports, and other projects and performing additional duties as assigned to support agency operations\r\n\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:Six (6) years and six months of experience, two (2) years and six (6) months of professional HR experience involving recruitment and employment services, classification and compensation,employee relations, test development and validation jobanalysis, job evaluation, salary administration, HR program evaluation, or HR policy formulation and an additional four (4) years of professional HR management work experience in the areas of recruitment and selection, classification, salary administration, employee relations, test development andvalidation or as a generalist.\r\nNotes:\r\n1. Candidates may substitute paraprofessional personnel workexperience on a year-for-year basis for up to four (4) years of therequired experience. Paraprofessional personnel work is defined as work involving the application of public sectorpersonnel procedures, policies, rules andregulations 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 regardingbenefits and obligations and responding to inquiries concerning employment procedures.\r\n2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor'sdegree from an accredited college or university and two (2) years and six (6) months of professional HR experienceinvolving recruitment and employment services, classificationand compensation, employee relations, test development andvalidation, job analysis, job evaluation, salary administration, HR program evaluation, or HR policy formulation for the required experience.\r\n3. Candidates may substitute the possession of thirty (30) graduate credit hours from an accredited college or university in the fields of HR/personnel administration, human resourcesmanagement, business administration, public administration,statistics, tests and measurements, psychology or a relatedfield for up to six (6) years of the required experience. Transcript(s) should be submitted with the completed application as a single PDF by the closing date to receive proper credit.\r\n4.Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in humanresources management classifications or human resourcesmanagement specialty codes in the human resourcesmanagement field of work on a year-for-year basis for therequired experience.\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

\r\nThe preferred candidate for this position may\r\npossess any of the following:\r\n\r\n\r\n Experience providing consultation and guidance to management on\r\n complex employee and labor relations matters, including investigations,\r\n disciplinary actions, grievances, and workplace concerns\r\n Experience administering employee leave programs, including\r\n FMLA, disability accommodations, and return-to-work processes\r\n Experience interpreting and applying employment laws,\r\n regulations, policies, and procedures within a public sector, unionized, or\r\n highly regulated environment\r\n Experience developing and delivering training or guidance on\r\n human resources policies, procedures, or workplace practices\r\n Familiarity with and/or experience with the State of Maryland's\r\n State Personnel Management System (SPMS) and State Personnel Policy (SPP), or\r\n comparable public-sector human resources policies, systems, and procedures\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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.\r\n2.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.\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your completed 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. Candidates will remain on the certified eligible list for one (1) year. The resulting certified eligible list from this recruitment may be used to fill similar positions of the same classification in this or other State agencies.\r\n

EXAMINATION PROCESS

\r\nThe assessment will involve a rating of your application based\r\non your education, training, and/or experience as it relates to the position's\r\nrequirements. Therefore,\r\nit is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your\r\napplication.Incomplete applications will not be\r\naccepted. Please report all relevant experience and education.For education obtained outside the U.S.,\r\nyou will be required to provide proof of equivalent American education, as\r\ndetermined by a Foreign Credential Evaluation Service, at the time of hire.\r\n\r\n\r\nPlease complete the supplemental questionnaire, if applicable.\r\nThey will be used when rating applications. Please note that your answers on\r\nthe supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on\r\nyour completed application to receive credit. Missing or incomplete\r\nsupplemental questionnaires may impact the overall rating of your completed\r\napplication.\r\n\r\n\r\nIf you are a Veteran applying for this position, please submit\r\nyour DD 214 Long Form with your completed application to receive proper credit.\r\n\r\n\r\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

\r\nThe online application process isSTRONGLYrecommended.\r\nHowever, if you are unable to apply online, you may submit a completed paper\r\napplication and supplemental questionnaire responses via email or fax to the\r\naddresses provided below. If using fax or regular mail, ensure each page\r\nincludes your First and Last Name, the Recruitment Number (located at the top\r\nof the posting), and the last four digits of your SS#. Paper application\r\nmaterialsmustbe\r\nreceived by 5:00 PM on the closing date for the recruitment. Applications\r\nreceived after this time, or those with incorrect forms, will not be accepted.\r\nPostmarks will not be considered.\r\n\r\n\r\nMaryland Department of Juvenile\r\nServices\r\nOHR-Recruitment &\r\nExamination Unit\r\n217 E. Redwood Street\r\nBaltimore, MD 21202\r\nAttn:\r\nRecruitment# 26-004916-0006\r\nFax number 410-333-4188\r\nTTY Users: call via Maryland\r\nRelay\r\n\r\n\r\nIf you are having difficulty with your user account or have\r\ngeneral questions about the online application system, please contact the\r\nMaryland Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination\r\nDivision at 410-767-4850 orApplication.Help@maryland.gov.\r\n\r\n\r\nShould additional information regarding this recruitment be\r\nrequired, please contact the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services,\r\nRecruitment and Examination Unit atdjs.careers@maryland.gov. Include\r\nthe Recruitment Title/Number that is located at the top of the bulletin.\r\n\r\n\r\nAs an equal-opportunity\r\nemployer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting\r\nemployees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r\n\r\n\r\nDJS values the experience\r\ngained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for\r\nall current recruitments.\r\n\r\n\r\nBilingual applicants and people\r\nwith disabilities are welcome to apply for all recruitments.\r\n\r\n\r\nCandidates with lived\r\nexperience relating to the criminal/juvenile legal system are encouraged to\r\napply.\r\n\r\n\r\nWe welcome experienced\r\nprofessionals transitioning from federal service to explore rewarding career\r\nopportunities.\r\n\r\n\r\n