Classification Specialist (Human Resources Specialist I/II/III), Grade

About the Position

The anticipated salary range for this position is as follows:

Human Resources Specialist I, Grade N18: $60,513 - $79,906

Human Resources Specialist II, Grade N22: $71,426 - $97,495

Human Resources Specialist III, Grade N25: $81,122 - $123,690

WHO WE ARE

With over 10,000 employees and more than 30 departments ranging from Fire and Rescue to Recreation, Montgomery County Government in Rockville Maryland is dedicated to delivering service excellence to all our customers.

WHAT WE’RE SEEKING

The Office of Human Resources seeks to fill one (1) full-time Human Resources Specialist position (Classification Specialist) with responsibility for examining job characteristics/core duties and preparing recommendation reports of findings and analysis.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

Success in this position encompasses the following competencies/skills: A strong analytical and problem-solving mindset; critical thinker; detailed oriented in researching/collating/reviewing/discerning facts from opinion/subjectivity, conflicting data and information to draw conclusions and provide recommendation/supporting justification; proficient written and verbal communication skills to organize information, formulate cogent and persuasive recommendations, and provide authoritative technical guidance/advisory; and effective time management/organization/project management skills.

What You'll Be Doing

Major duties include but are not limited to:

Research and gather job related data/information through techniques such as conducting desk audits/interviews, examination of position descriptions, etc.

Conduct thorough job analyses accurately documenting core job related duties, responsibilities, and required knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs).

Evaluate positions using prescribed analytical and evaluative classification methods and determining appropriate job classifications.

Prepare reports comprising analyses of findings with recommendation.

Develop and maintain job descriptions.

Participate in salary surveys by mapping/matching surveyed jobs to County jobs.

Assist in the development and implementation of classification policies and procedures.

Provide guidance and interpretation of classification policies to employees, supervisors, and management.

Collaborate with HR colleagues on various projects, including organizational design and workforce planning initiatives.

Maintain accurate classification records and databases.

Minimum Qualifications

These positions may be filled at the following levels:

Human Resources Specialist III - Considerable (3 years) applicable experience in personnel administration in classification, compensation, or data analysis and interpretation.

Human Resources Specialist II - Some (2 years) applicable professional experience in personnel administration.

Human Resources Specialist I - Some (1 years) applicable professional work experience in personnel administration.

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration, Finance, Statistics, or related fields.

Equivalency:

(1) An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

(2) Possession of a graduate degree in one of the above fields may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences

Preference for interview will be given to qualified candidates with experience in the following areas:

Adept application of point-factor (quantitative) and narrative classification methodologies, principles and practices.

Conducting due diligence research by collecting, organizing, analyzing, and presenting job related data/information.

Preparing comprehensive classification reports detailing analysis of findings with recommendations.

An active and current HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, IPMA-HR).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.

Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at . Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.

MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.

All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.

This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.

If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.

Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.