Position Type: LEAD - CENTRAL OFFICE PROFESSIONAL/HR OFFICER (V18070)Date Posted: 12/23/2021Location: GREENWOOD BLDG E (098501)Closing Date: Open Until FilledBALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS JOB TITLE: Human Resources Officer, Staffing REPORTS TO: Director, Staffing DEFINITION: Provides a variety of professional human resources and personnel related services that align with and support the mission of the Division of Human Resources and the Compass: Our Pathway to Excellence. Administers the recruitment, selection, and hiring of certificated and non-certificated employees. Serves as a resource to administrators, office heads, employees, and others regarding personnel matters. Performs other duties as assigned.EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Serves as a resource for school-based administrators and central office management regarding personnel matters. Serves as a liaison to Community Superintendents and Executive Directors in assigned area. Plans, administers, and directs a program for the selection and assignment of best qualified personnel in assigned areas. Recruits, interviews, screens, refers, and hires qualified candidates. Assists in the preparation of departmental correspondence and forms. Administers provisions of the Education Code of Maryland, federal and state regulations, and master agreements as they apply to personnel. Conducts conferences with employees regarding personnel matters. Assists with verification of qualifications to include certification analysis and counseling. Maintains personnel histories and records of employees in assigned areas of responsibility. Administers employee voluntary and involuntary transfer procedures for assigned employee groups. Administers employee status changes such as promotions, demotions, transfers, and separations. Supports accurate position control in assigned areas of responsibility. Supervises and evaluates assigned professional and support staff. Perform other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Training: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, plus four years of administrative, leadership, or supervisory experience in human resources and/or school leadership. Master's degree and experience with recruiting, selection and hiring preferred. Experience as a classroom teacher and/or school administrator preferred. PHR preferred. Other combinations of applicable education, training and experience which provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of human resources administration. Thorough knowledge of human resources laws, codes, regulations, and standards. Thorough knowledge of the recruitment, selection, and placement of applicants. Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of management. Technology competency. Knowledge of and skill in the use of database, internet, spreadsheet, word processing, and related applications. Knowledge of and skill in data analysis. Skill in human resources administration. Skill in communicating effectively. Skill in preparing and presenting reports and training. Skill in speaking and presenting before groups. Skill in supervising staff. Skill in analyzing procedures and practices and developing improvements. PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: The work of this class is generally sedentary. Work involves occasional travel to offices, and schools throughout Baltimore County.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Employees may be required to work beyond their normally scheduled hours with little or no advanced notice. Work schedules may include nights, weekends, and travel.FLSA: Exempt SALARY: Grade 09 on the BCPS OPE 12 Month payscale $87,918 - $135,921. Eligible for the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System. This document describes the duties and responsibilities of a position. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees. Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required Application Instructions Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below. Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Each time an applicant applies to a job with BCPS, the application must be resubmitted. If an applicant started an application with BCPS in the past and at a later date decides to apply for additional positions, it is the applicant's responsibility to review the entire application and ensure that all data is up to date (for example, the applicant may need to add additional schooling or certifications, an additional work experience, or provide updated references). The applicant must remember to review the entire application each time for accuracy and submit each time for a new or different vacancy. Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted. Applicants should notify their reference proactively to inform them they will receive a form via email through a MAILBOT email address from Baltimore County Public Schools. Applicants should also inform their reference(s) of the job they are applying to. Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment, including student teaching and internship experience, and include names, addresses, and telephone numbers of employers. Be sure to answer all criminal background questions. If you answer "yes" to any of the criminal background questions you must provide a written explanation. A criminal offense does not necessarily exclude an applicant from employment with BCPS. Factors such as passage of time since the offense, the nature of the violation, and the extent of rehabilitation will be taken into consideration. Pre-Employment Requirements: All persons employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (State of Maryland, Senate Bill 315, effective October 1, 1986) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $81.00. An identification card will be issued which must be shown prior to employment. Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US. If you have military experience you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214. Official transcripts for all higher education must be received prior to contract signing. Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing. All newly hired personnel must attend a Badges and Benefits session. Additional job verification will be required for salary credit. Non-Discrimination Statement The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board's nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 (443-809-8937). There is a compliance officer responsible for identifying, preventing, and remedying prohibited harassment concerning students. Complaints of harassment should be directed to the executive director, Department of School Safety and Security, 9600 Pulaski Park Drive, Suite 118, Baltimore, MD 21220 (443-809-4360).Contact Information Homer McCall, II Director of Staffing (CASE, TABCO, & Non-Represented) 6901 Charles Street, E Building Towson, Maryland 21204 Phone: 443-809-7874 Fax: 410-296-0568 Email: hmccall@bcps.org