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The Prince George's County Government Department of Corrections is seeking qualified applicants to fill a Personnel Section Chief (Human Resources Analyst IV) position, grade G27, within its Human Resources/Personnel Section Division.
About the Position:
This is a supervisory-level role that involves various administrative support functions in order to ensure the efficient operation of the Human Resources Division.
As the Personnel Section Chief, the incumbent will be responsible for personnel administration tasks, automated human resources/payroll systems, budget preparation, report writing, research projects, liaison activities, as well as managing and safeguarding personnel and payroll records. Additionally, the incumbent will manage the Personnel Section and supervise the Human Resources Analysts, Human Resource Assistant, Risk Management Coordinator, and the Recruitment Officers. The incumbent will be given a high degree of autonomy to exercise independent judgment, action, and initiative to execute tasks and assignments. The position requires proficiency in using HR systems and databases such as KRONOS, NEOGOV, and SAP, as well as various office technologies and programs. Additionally, the incumbent must become familiar with and possess the ability to interpret and apply County Personnel Laws, Administrative Procedures, Collective Bargaining Agreements, Departmental Policies and Procedures, Standard Operating Procedures, and Federal, State, and County employment laws. The person selected for this position will serve a 12-month probationary period.
About the Agency:
The Department of Corrections is an adult correctional center with a direct supervision design operating under the unit management concept. We have 18 Housing Units, and the daily inmate population is 1,039. We offer alternative incarceration programs for eligible offenders as well as provide educational services and programming to incarcerated individuals.
Examples of Work
- Exercise the full range of supervisory duties and responsibilities over subordinate staff as defined in Personnel Law.
- Plan, coordinate, and direct the administrative tasks and functions of the Personnel Section.
- Manage employee personnel files and records and process personnel action forms and handle confidential information with discretion.
- Manage, coordinate, oversee, and process all HR personnel actions, such as filling vacancies, onboarding, promotions, resignations, terminations, retirements, demotions, and merit increases, etc., are entered/executed in County HR Systems such as SAP and NEOGOV
- Collaborate with senior managers to keep them informed of issues regarding filling vacant positions, interviews, etc., following established procedures.
- Review and draft internal vacancy announcements, external job postings, and interview questions and recommend revisions when appropriate.
- Conduct salary equity analysis to promote salary equity for newly hired and internal employees.
- Draft memos, letters, and emails using the correct format following the established protocols.
- Create and maintain databases to track and manage temporary details requests, vacant and filled positions.
- Effectively communicates verbally and in writing with all levels of management in a clear and concise manner.
- Assist with or lead recruitment activities for the Department of Corrections.
- Assist with managing the Telework and Employee Performance Program.
- Assist with coordinating and supervising the development and administration of the Correctional Officer promotional process.
- Prepare and present recommendations, narrative reports, and related personnel work products that are reflective of the respective divisional missions, goals and objectives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources/Personnel Management, Organizational Development, Business/Public Management, Psychology, or a closely related field.
- Three (3) years of professional-level human resources (HR) experience
- One (1) year of HR experience in a lead/supervisory role supervising staff.
- An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience will be considered; however, there is no equivalency for lead/supervisory experience.
EACH APPLICANT MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY AND CONVINCINGLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficient in the use of computer applications, including Adobe Pro, Adobe Sign, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.
- Proficient with using Microsoft Excel, including formulas and creating pivot tables and charts.
Additional Information
Job Location: 13400 Dille Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must:
- May need to possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
- Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
- Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties, if applicable.
- May be required to successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable.
- This role is an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.
ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
Eligibility to Work: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.
INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.
Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
General Plan Information:
The Prince George’s County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.
A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.
Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.
The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).
New employees must enroll in the County’s health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.
The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.
After enrolling in the County’s benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).
Employee Benefits
Prince George’s County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:
For additional details, please visit: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/human-resources-management/employees/benefits
Prince George’s County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:
- Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 hours, per week)
- Group Term Life Insurance
- Long & Short-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Dependent Care Assistance Program
- Health Care Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick)
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Retirement Benefits
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%
- Supplemental Pension Plan
- Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%
- 457(b)
- 403(b)
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- Employee Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary Benefits
- Critical Illness
- Whole Life Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Legal Services
For additional details, please visit: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/human-resources-management/employees/benefits
