PERSONNEL ASSOCIATE II Part-Time Contractual

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Caroline County Health Department in Maryland is seeking a part-time contractual staff member to perform a variety of personnel activities, applying and explaining the personnel system practices for the State of Maryland in Caroline County.

The role involves assisting with employment records, salary calculations, policy interpretation, and employee inquiries while adhering to state HR standards. This position supports essential health services at the county level.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of general clerical or administrative support experience, with at least six months in paraprofessional HR tasks.
• Experience applying and interpreting personnel rules, policies, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain employment records.
• Calculate salaries as part of HR processes.
• Apply and interpret personnel rules and policies.
• Prepare personnel-related reports.
• Counsel employees regarding benefits and obligations.
• Respond to inquiries concerning employment actions.

Skills

General clerical experience

Paraprofessional HR experience

Understanding of personnel policies

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this part-time contractual position is to perform a variety of personnel activities involving the application and explanation of principles and practices of the personnel system in the State of Maryland for the Caroline County Health Department.

GRADE

ASTD11

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH - Caroline County Health Department
403 S. 7th Street
Denton, MD 21629

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: One year of general clerical or administrative support experience, at least six months must have been paraprofessional personnel experience involving the application of personnel procedures, policies, rules, and regulations to specific employment actions. Appropriate paraprofessional personnel experience should have included responsibility for activities such as, preparing and maintaining employment records, calculating salaries, applying and interpreting rules and policies, preparing personnel-related reports, counseling employees regarding benefits and obligations, and responding to inquiries concerning employment actions.
Note: Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in human resources assistance classification or human resources assistance specialty codes in the human resources management field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Desired Or Preferred Qualifications

The desired candidate should possess the following:

• Experience providing new and existing employees about job requirements, rights, privileges and obligations
• Experience maintaining and following personnel policies, procedures, rules, regulations, salary schedules and other personnel guides
• Experience identifying opportunities to strengthen employee connection, morale and workplace well-being

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

Benefits

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits. Leave may be granted to a contractual employee at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.