Human Resources Analyst IV - Fire Department

Pay Schedule XII, Grade 6M, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week

A vacancy exists in the Fire Department, Division of Human Resources.

You MUST be a merit (full-time), non-merit (part-time), or temporary employee of the Baltimore County General Government to apply for this position.
 
A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.  

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience 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.  A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position.  Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You MUST attach your transcript(s), certification(s) or license(s) to your application. 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.Under direction and supervision of the Fire Chief or designee, plans, directs, and supervises Human Resources functions for the Fire Department
 
Essential Functions

• Plans, directs, and supervises the human resources functions and programs of assigned division, such as classification, compensation, applicant processing, test development and administration, training, unemployment cost control, and records administration. 
• Formulates policies and procedures for implementation and administration of programs and functions.  
• Directs and participates in studies of human resources functions and long range program planning.  
• Interprets laws, codes, and regulations applicable to County human resources administration.
• Plans, coordinates, and supervises employees in one or more units within the division. 
• Assigns, reviews, and evaluates the work of professional and support staff.
• 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.
• Represents the Fire Human Resources section, Professional Standards Bureau and/or Fire Department in committees, meetings, hearings, or on inter-agency/jurisdictional committees.

Examples of Other Duties

• Presents testimony at hearings, County Council meetings, or other official proceedings. 
• Performs other duties as required.  

(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)

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.

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

Six (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.)

Must hold and maintain a current HR Certification through HR professional organizations including but not limited to, Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM), Human Capital Institute (HCI) and The Public Sector HR Association (PSHRA). 

If a strong candidate (as determined by the Department Head and Director of Human Resources) does not have a current HR certification, but does possess a Human Resources degree, they may still be considered with the understanding that an HR certification must be obtained within 6 months.
 
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
ATTN: Human Resources Analyst IV - Fire Department/Jessica Hall
308 Allegheny Avenue
Towson, Maryland 21204

410-887-8517 (Phone)
[email protected]  (Scan/Email)
Mailstop #: 62

You MUST attach your transcript(s), certification(s) or license(s) to your application. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

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 with some walking, standing, or other limited physical activity. Some duties entail the operation of office and other equipment requiring manipulative and coordinative skills. Some duties may require traveling between work sites.

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.