HR DIRECTOR III (MSP Human Resources Director)

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.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe Human Resources Division (HRD) Director for the Maryland Department of State Police (MDSP) oversees a comprehensive personnel program for over 2,500 sworn and civilian employees. The position is classified within the professional HR Director series of the State Personnel Management System (SPMS).\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIt is important that all experience be fully documented.\r\nFailure to�ANSWER ALL SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS SPECIFICALLY AND\r\nACCURATELY�may cause the candidate to be rejected.\r\nPLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY.\r\n�\r\n➢�The application is\r\npart of the examination process. Your answers will determine your eligibility\r\nto participate in the next phase of the selection process.\r\n➢�Clearly describe\r\nyour qualifications in detail. Credit cannot be given for education, training,\r\nexperience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that you fail to indicate.\r\n➢�Do not leave any\r\nanswer spaces blank; if a question does not apply, write 'N/A'.\r\n➢�Although you may\r\nattach a resume to further describe your qualification, it does not substitute\r\nfor completing the application form. An incomplete application form may result\r\nin disqualification. Do NOT write 'see resume' in your work history\r\nor responses to supplemental questions.\r\n➢�Failure to comply\r\nwith these instructions may result in disqualification.\r\n➢�Read the Job\r\nAnnouncement carefully for specific filing instructions, supplemental\r\nquestions, and final filing dates.\r\n\r\n\r\n

GRADE

24 \r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland State Police\r\nHuman Resources Division\r\n1201 Reisterstown Road\r\nPikesville, MD 21208\r\n

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 2,500 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) program.\r\n\r\nThe position's 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 Department's official custodian of records.\r\n\r\nThis position is also responsible for proactive and strategic management of the Department's 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.\r\n\r\n\r\nRegarding 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.\r\n\r\n\r\nFor 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.\r\n\r\n\r\nWithin 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.\r\n\r\n\r\nIn 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 Department's Volunteer in Police Support, Chaplain, and Internship programs.\r\n\r\n\r\nAs a Government and Legislative Liaison, the Director interacts with the Department of Budget and Management, the Governor's Office, and federal or State personnel regarding human resources issues.\r\n\r\n\r\nFor Records and Communications, the Director serves as the Department's custodian of records. They review, edit, and finalize all Human Resources Division correspondence on behalf of senior command staff, the Superintendent, and the Governor's Office to ensure uniformity and professional presentation.\r\n\r\n\r\nWorkforce 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.\r\n\r\n\r\nDepartmental 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.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe Director provides management oversight of the Department of State Police 'Appointing Authority' functions and is responsible for approving all final personnel actions.\r\n\r\n\r\nOther duties as assigned by the Assistant Bureau Chief and Bureau Chief.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources, Business Management, Public Administration, Organizational Leadership, or related field.\r\n\r\n\r\nExperience:\r\n1. Minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible professional human resource experience.\r\n\r\n\r\n2. A minimum of three (3) years serving in a Director-level role is required.\r\n\r\n\r\n3. 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.\r\n\r\n\r\nNote: 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.\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Qualifications:\r\n\r\n\r\n1. A Master's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or related field.\r\n\r\n\r\n2. Experience managing human resources operations within public or private sector organizations.\r\n\r\n\r\n3. Experience managing human resources operations within a law enforcement, public safety, military or large government organization.\r\n\r\n\r\n4. Experience supporting shift-work employees, sworn personnel, public safety agencies, or similarly structured operational environments.\r\n\r\n\r\n5. Professional Human Resources certification such as SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP, SPHR, or PHR.\r\n\r\n\r\n6. Experience developing recruitment, retention, succession planning, and workforce planning strategies.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties\r\nwhich require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties\r\nwill be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the\r\nState of Maryland.\r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Candidates will be subject to a complete criminal\r\nbackground investigation to include a polygraph examination before appointment\r\ncan be made. A criminal conviction may be grounds for rejection of the\r\ncandidate by the hiring agency.\r\n\r\n\r\nEmployee 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.\r\n\r\n\r\nContinuous recertification is required every six months thereafter to maintain eligibility and demonstrate current knowledge of state HR programs.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process for this recruitment will involve a\r\nreview of each application. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will\r\nbe placed on an eligible list in the BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED or\r\nQUALIFIED category and remain eligible for consideration for at least one year\r\nfrom the date of examination. The list will be used by the hiring manager to\r\nselect the individual to fill the vacancy.\r\n

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination will consist of a rating of your\r\neducation, training and experience related to the requirements of the position.\r\nYou may be required to complete a qualifications supplement, or the rating may\r\nbe based on your application. Report all experience and education that is\r\nrelated to this position. Applicants may be given a physical examination and\r\nwill be subject to an interview, background investigation, polygraph\r\nexamination and substance abuse testing.\r\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: Currently, applicants are\r\nlimited to uploading one file. As a result, it is strongly urged that those\r\napplying upload ALL required and additional documents (undergraduate and\r\ngraduate transcripts, resumes, etc.) as one file. If you are unable to apply\r\nonline, you may submit an application via mail. The Maryland State Application\r\nForm can be found online.\r\n*If you have any questions\r\nabout this recruitment, please contact the Maryland State Police at\r\n410-653-4329.\r\n*TTY Users: Call Maryland Relay\r\n*We thank our Veterans for\r\ntheir service to our country and encourage them to apply\r\n*As an�equal opportunity\r\nemployer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting\r\nemployees who are reflective of the State's diversity\r\n*Bilingual applicants and\r\npeople with disabilities are encouraged to apply\r\n�\r\nCompleted applications,\r\nrequired documentation and any required addendums may be mailed to:\r\nMaryland State Police\r\nHuman Resources Division\r\n1201 Reisterstown Road\r\nPikesville, MD 21208\r\nATTN: William Boniarski\r\nwilliam.boniarski@maryland.gov\r\nIt is the policy of the\r\nMaryland State Police to comply with all applicable federal and state laws\r\nprohibiting employment discrimination and to provide equal employment\r\nopportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to\r\nage, ancestry, color, gender, identity and expression, genetic information,\r\nmarital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious\r\naffiliation, belief or opinion, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected\r\nstatus.\r\n