Regular Schedule: 34 hours per week

A Non-Merit vacancy exists in the Human Resources Division of the Police Department.

Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

All interested candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered.

You can attach your resume, transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

DEFINITION OF RESPONSIBILITY
The Human Resources Director provides leadership and supervision for the Police Department’s Human Resources Division and serves as a trusted human capital consultant and advisor to the Department’s Executive Corps and staff enterprise wide. The HR Director is responsible for driving the successful integration of the Department’s various operational units into one streamlined Human Resources function.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

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  Manages the daily operations of the Department’s Human Resources Division, providing expert human resources support to the Police Department.
• Strategic HR planning and Human Capital program implementation in all functional areas, including: labor relations; employee relations; employee health and wellness; police employee and retiree specialized benefits and programs; policy and procedure administration; HR legal compliance; training; recruitment; and performance management.
• Partners with internal and external stakeholders, department leaders and management, to develop HR best practices, organizational human resources strategies and aligning countywide strategic plan with the goals and values of the Police Department.
• Assesses, Develops, Designs and Implements new policies and procedures.
• Benchmark practices with other jurisdictions for KPIs.
• Provides leadership and guidance to ensure consistent interpretation, application and compliance with HR-related policies, laws and regulations, and MOUs.
• Acts as an HR strategic partner in guiding managers and supervisors in the dealing of complex Human Capital concerns.
• Develops and implements effective processes and procedures to manage all leave related concerns including but not limited to Family Medical Leave, Military Leave, Sick and Safe Leave, Workers Compensation, ADA etc..
• Implements strategies to monitor industry trends and legal developments and compliance; Initiates appropriate strategic responses to mitigate and ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Assesses and develops effective and on-time training and guidance for department executive corps; and other internal stakeholders.
• Coordinates division activities with other divisions, government agencies, employees, and other private and public organizations. Represents the division and/or Department in meetings, hearings, or on inter-agency/jurisdictional committees.

Required Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably in human resources administration, business or public administration, education, or psychology
plus
at least six years' professional experience in human resources administration.

(Experience in human resources administration may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years for the required education. Education beyond a bachelor's degree in human resources administration, business or public administration, education, psychology, or law may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years for the required experience.)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited school of law or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in human resources management, labor/employment law, business administration, public administration or a closely related field.

Prior work experience providing human resources support to a law enforcement agency.

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
HR Certification Institute - Senior Professional in Human Resources
SHRM – SCP
IPMA – SCP
NPELRA - CLRP

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level)
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of personnel administration. Knowledge of the principles of a merit system. Knowledge of personnel laws. Knowledge of local government organization and functions. Knowledge of statistical concepts and procedures used in human resources administration and research. Knowledge of labor relations. Knowledge of training program administration. Knowledge of federal and state equal employment opportunity laws and practices.

Skill in supervising professional and support staff.

Ability to plan, coordinate, and implement programs and functions of personnel human resources administration, such as payroll/leave management, classification and compensation, applicant recruitment and testing, and training. Ability to coordinate the work of employees performing multiple functions. Ability to direct work activities through subordinate supervisors. Ability to understand and interpret federal, state, and county human resources law, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and memoranda of understanding. Ability to assist in developing County-wide policies and procedures, rules and regulations governing human resources administration.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Full Performance)
Thorough knowledge of County human resources law, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and memoranda of understanding. Thorough knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws and requirements pertaining to administration of assigned programs or functions. Thorough knowledge of the organization and functions of County agencies. Thorough knowledge of federal and state equal employment opportunity laws and practices.

Skill in planning, coordinating, and implementing programs and functions of human resources administration, such as payroll/leave management, classification and compensation, applicant recruitment and testing, and training. Skill in coordinating the work of employees performing multiple functions. Skill in directing work activities through subordinate supervisors.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)

Mail or deliver documents to:

Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
ATTN: Chief of Human Resources - Police Department
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204

You can attach your resume, transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this classification is essentially sedentary. Some positions may involve occasional travel between work sites.

Employment Benefits for Non-Merit or Non-Classified, Part-Time Employees

Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.

Smoke free workplace
All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.

Drug free workplace
Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.

Employee Assistance Program
Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.

Health Insurance
In order to qualify for health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance), part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.

Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts
Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.

Life Insurance
In order to qualify for life insurance benefits, part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.

Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.

Retirement
Part-time civilian employees can waive enrollment for up to sixty days, then may join or waive permanently. Newly hired employees at least 55 years of age may opt not to join the ERS.

Paid Leave
Sick Leave - Monthly sick leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. No maximum on accrual. Accrued balance can be applied toward service credit at retirement.

Vacation Leave - Monthly vacation leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. Earnings increase after five, ten and fifteen years of service generally.

Holidays - Part-time 30 to 39 hour non-merit or non-classified employees will generally be paid for ten holidays per calendar year. Other part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees working 29 hours per week or less will receive two paid holidays per calendar year. These holidays are the Christmas holiday and the Independence Day holiday.

Bereavement Leave
Jury Leave
Military Leave

Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union
Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.

Direct Deposit
Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.

Deferred Compensation
Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.