Introduction
This is a
Management Service position for the
Director Human Resources Division Maryland State Police and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.
The Human Resources Division (HRD) Director for the Maryland Department of State Police (MDSP) oversees a comprehensive personnel program for over 2500 sworn and civilian employees. The position is classified within the professional HR Director series of the State Personnel Management System (SPMS).
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GRADE
24
LOCATION OF POSITION
Maryland State Police
Human Resources Division
1201 Reisterstown Road
Pikesville MD 21208
Main Purpose of Job
The Director of the Human Resources Division for the Department of State police serves as the primary Appointing Authority and is responsible for administering all human resources functions across multiple agencies overseeing more than 2500 sworn civilian and contractual positions including personnel for the Office of the State Fire Marshal the Vehicle Theft Prevention Council and the Volunteers in Police Support (VIPS) positions extensive responsibilities cover the full spectrum of HR management including sworn and civilian employment processes classification compensation salary administration discipline grievance matters collective bargaining and employer/employee relations. The Director also manages employee welfare programs including performance evaluations health benefits and medical services administration retirement issues workers compensation risk management and training coordination ensuring compliance with key legislation such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Furthermore this role oversees information technology processes within the Division and serves as the Departments official custodian of position is also responsible for proactive and strategic management of the Departments human capital needs ensuring that the Department has the workforce it needs to meet its mission and maintain operational readiness over time. This includes leading long-term human capital strategic planning as well as using robust data analysis to inform the full range of HR functions from developing recruitment strategies to succession planning to decisions on how to ensure resource allocation aligns with organizational goals.
POSITION DUTIES
In the area of Division Leadership and Management the Director is responsible for directing all functions of the Human Resources Division including planning developing and implementing the organizational and structural needs of the Division. This includes establishing appropriate work practices and priorities and evaluating the performance of HR Division personnel.
Regarding Recruitment and Personnel Administration the role involves administering all elements of recruitment and selection for sworn civilian and contractual positions. Responsibilities include overseeing Employment Services Personnel Administration position/PIN management new employee orientation classification compensation salary administration and collective bargaining.
For Compliance and Advisory duties the director analyzes and interprets legislation court decisions and settlement agreements to provide professional guidance to command staff and supervisory personnel. They advise on complex matters including FMLA FLSA ADA employment law progressive discipline workers compensation risk management and highly sensitive personnel issues while ensuring legal sufficiency and EEO compliance on personnel transactions. The Director must also work to develop and enforce policies that comply with state personnel and management regulations.
Within Employee Programs and Welfare the Director oversees Medical Services administration the Performance Evaluation Process and all retirement processes. They provide Management oversight for military issues timekeeping lost time coordination and administrative or accident leave processes including the Leave Bank.
In terms of Risk Mitigation and Specialized Programs the position provides management oversight for the random drug testing program for sworn and select civilian classifications. The Director also evaluates the Crisis Intervention Program and psychological services contracts and manages the Departments Volunteer in Police Support Chaplain and Internship programs.
As a Government and Legislative Liaison the Director interacts with the Department of Budget and Management the Governors Office and federal or State personnel regarding human resources issues.
For Records and Communications the Director serves as the Departments custodian of records. They review edit and finalize all Human Resources Division correspondence on behalf of senior command staff the Superintendent and the Governors Office to ensure uniformity and professional presentation.
Workforce Analysis and Strategic Forecasting: Conducts comprehensive analysis of workforce data including staff levels vacancy trends turnover rates and demographic metrics to identify current projected personnel needs.
Departmental Human Capital Planning and Reform of HR Systems and Policy: Leads long-term strategic planning initiatives for the Human Resources Division by assessing organizational structure evaluating program effectiveness and recommending improvements to enhance efficiency and service delivery.
The Director provides management oversight of the Department of State Police Appointing Authority functions and is responsible for approving all final personnel actions.
Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Bureau Chief and Bureau Chief.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources Business Management Public Administration Organizational Leadership or related field.
Experience:
1. Minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible professional human resource experience.
2. A minimum of three (3) years serving in a Director-level role is required.
3. Experience must include responsibility in at least three functional HR areas such as recruitment and selection classification and compensation employee relations labor relations performance management or HR policy development. At least three (3) years of this experience must have been at a supervisory or managerial level overseeing HR staff programs or specialized HR units.
Note: In addition to eight (8) years of experience candidates may substitute additional experience in human resource functions three (3) of which must be at an Administrator Level on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Qualifications:
1. A Masters degree in Public Administration Business Administration Human Resources Organizational Development or related field.
2. Experience managing human resources operations within public or private sector organizations.
3. Experience managing human resources operations within a law enforcement public safety military or large government organization.
4. Experience supporting shift-work employees sworn personnel public safety agencies or similarly structured operational environments.
5. Professional Human Resources certification such as SHRM-SCP SHRM-CP SPHR or PHR.
6. Experience developing recruitment retention succession planning and workforce planning strategies.
LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Employees in this classification may be assigned dutieswhich require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such dutieswill be required to possess a motor vehicle operators license valid in theState of Maryland.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Candidates will be subject to a complete criminalbackground investigation to include a polygraph examination before appointmentcan be made. A criminal conviction may be grounds for rejection of thecandidate by the hiring agency.
Employee must obtain certification in State Personnel Management System policies and procedures and the Statewide Personnel System (SPS) functionality from the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) within 6 months of appointment to the position.
Continuous recertification is required every six months thereafter to maintain eligibility and demonstrate current knowledge of state HR programs.
SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process for this recruitment will involve areview of each application. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications willbe placed on an eligible list in the BEST QUALIFIED BETTER QUALIFIED orQUALIFIED category and remain eligible for consideration for at least one yearfrom the date of examination. The list will be used by the hiring manager toselect the individual to fill the vacancy.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The examination will consist of a rating of youreducation training and experience related to the requirements of the may be required to complete a qualifications supplement or the rating maybe based on your application. Report all experience and education that isrelated to this position. Applicants may be given a physical examination andwill be subject to an interview background investigation polygraphexamination and substance abuse testing.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Currently applicants arelimited to uploading one file. As a result it is strongly urged that thoseapplying upload ALL required and additional documents (undergraduate andgraduate transcripts resumes etc.) as one file. If you are unable to applyonline you may submit an application via mail. The Maryland State ApplicationForm can be found online.
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*We thank our Veterans fortheir service to our country and encourage them to apply
*As anequal opportunityemployer Maryland is committed to recruiting retaining and promotingemployees who are reflective of the States diversity
*Bilingual applicants andpeople with disabilities are encouraged to apply
Completed applicationsrequired documentation and any required addendums may be mailed to:
Maryland State Police
Human Resources Division
1201 Reisterstown Road
Pikesville MD 21208
ATTN: William Boniarski
It is the policy of theMaryland State Police to comply with all applicable federal and state lawsprohibiting employment discrimination and to provide equal employmentopportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard toage ancestry color gender identity and expression genetic informationmarital status mental or physical disability national origin race religiousaffiliation belief or opinion sex sexual orientation or any other protectedstatus.
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