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DJS Headquarters, Office of Human Resources
Baltimore, MD
Join Us in Making a Difference at DJS!
The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) is dedicated to transforming young lives, creating safer communities, and fostering equitable systems. We are seeking passionate individuals for the role of Employee Relations Officer (HR Officer II), so come join our team and make a meaningful impact on youth and the community at DJS!
As 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.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute in various ways, including:
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Supporting Agency Operations – Completing required audits, reports, and other projects and performing additional duties as assigned to support agency operations
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 job analysis, 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 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 (4) 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 and 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 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, 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 (30) 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 (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.
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.
The preferred candidate for this position may possess any of the following:
- Experience providing consultation and guidance to management on complex employee and labor relations matters, including investigations, disciplinary actions, grievances, and workplace concerns
- Experience administering employee leave programs, including FMLA, disability accommodations, and return-to-work processes
- Experience interpreting and applying employment laws, regulations, policies, and procedures within a public sector, unionized, or highly regulated environment
- Experience developing and delivering training or guidance on human resources policies, procedures, or workplace practices
- Familiarity with and/or experience with the State of Maryland’s State Personnel Management System (SPMS) and State Personnel Policy (SPP), or comparable public-sector human resources policies, systems, and procedures
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.
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.
The assessment will involve a rating of your application based on your education, training, and/or experience as it relates to the position's requirements.
Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please report all relevant experience and education. For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of equivalent American education, as determined by a Foreign Credential Evaluation Service, at the time of hire.
Please complete the supplemental questionnaire, if applicable. They will be used when rating applications. Please note that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your completed application to receive credit. Missing or incomplete supplemental questionnaires may impact the overall rating of your completed application.
If you are a Veteran applying for this position, please submit your DD 214 Long Form with your completed application to receive proper credit.
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
The online application process is
STRONGLY recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, you may submit a completed paper application and supplemental questionnaire responses via email or fax to the addresses provided below. If using fax or regular mail, ensure each page includes your First and Last Name, the Recruitment Number (located at the top of the posting), and the last four digits of your SS#. Paper application materials
must be received by 5:00 PM on the closing date for the recruitment. Applications received after this time, or those with incorrect forms, will not be accepted. Postmarks will not be considered.
Maryland Department of Juvenile Services
OHR-Recruitment & Examination Unit
217 E. Redwood Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
Attn: Recruitment# 26-004916-0006
Fax number 410-333-4188
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay
If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the Maryland Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or
[email protected].
Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, Recruitment and Examination Unit at
[email protected]. Include the Recruitment Title/Number that is located at the top of the bulletin.
As an equal-opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.
DJS values the experience gained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for all current recruitments.
Bilingual applicants and people with disabilities are welcome to apply for all recruitments.
Candidates with lived experience relating to the criminal/juvenile legal system are encouraged to apply.
We welcome experienced professionals transitioning from federal service to explore rewarding career opportunities.
