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- Are you highly organized with a keen eye for the details?
- Do you enjoy collaborating with a team to support your unit?
- Are you creative and intuitive in your approach to people and customer service?
- Do you enjoy using technology to seek out efficiencies?
If this sounds like you, The Montgomery County Department of Parks, Southern Parks Division is the place you want to be! We are currently seeking a motivated, highly organized, and professional Human Resources Business Partner to perform a broad range of administrative and human resources management assignments for the Southern Parks Division. This position works closely with the Division Chief.
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is a six-time National Recreational and Parks Association Gold Medal Award Winner. The Montgomery County Department of Parks has a career staff complement of nearly 800 employees, and we serve a diverse population of more than one million residents in the Washington, DC area. We manage 419 parks on over 37,000 acres of parkland. Go to our website to learn more: https://www.montgomeryparks.org/
DIVERSITY STATEMENT: Montgomery County Department of Parks believes that diversity in all dimensions of the organization supports and bolsters the innovative thinking essential to its success. Montgomery County Parks does not make hiring decisions based on race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, political affiliation, ideology, or status as a Veteran. Multilingual applicants are encouraged to apply!
Please Note: The salary range above represents this position's earning potential. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Examples of Important Duties
Human Resources - Effectively handle sensitive personnel matters while maintaining strict confidentiality.
- Monitor Performance Evaluations and Performance Awards, and coordinate Kronos Payroll.
- Subject Matter Expert on policies, procedures, benefits, payroll, regulations, compliance with Commission protocols, and collective bargaining agreements.
- Develop and present training on various topics.
Document Control - Utilize Excel, SharePoint, OneDrive, and special software utilization skills to organize, record, and digitally file all HR documents and data. Analyze the content and routing of documents.
- Review and process all documents in a highly confidential and organized manner.
- Coordinate with IT and Department HR staff on new or updated document storage software or logistics to ensure systems are up-to-date and operating at an efficient level.
Administrative Support - Using MS Outlook and Teams virtual meeting programs, prioritize, schedule, and organize upcoming meetings, trainings, and events, and facilitate professional and consistent communication between the Division, the Parks Department, and the Commission.
- Respond promptly and accurately to internal and external inquiries and requests.
- Assist with special assignments, data analysis, research, and communications.
Important Skills and Characteristics- Collaborative with a strong work ethic, strategic and situational awareness, excellent communication, creative thinking, and interpersonal skills.
- Communicate and interact effectively with all partners. Proven ability to approach and interact with people of all backgrounds and the ability to work collaboratively with senior members of the organization.
- Ability to work with highly confidential documents and data while ensuring discretion. Must have proven organizational, coordination, and workload management skills and abilities.
- Superb written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Proficient in up-to-date office software (MS Office), enterprise software, and specialized programs for planning, scheduling, communicating, word processing, collecting, and reporting data, preparing presentations, researching, and document control.
Preferred Qualifications- A Bachelor's Degree in Management, Business Administration, Human Resources, or Communications and four (4) years of related experience in Human Resources Management in a large organization.
- Professional Certification in Human Resources Management, or the ability to achieve certification.
- Must possess a valid Driver's License and qualify to drive Commission vehicles to locations within Montgomery County.
- Ability to communicate in another language a plus and preferred.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Finance, Business or any related field.Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in human resource management,finance or any other related field of business administration.An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total 6 years.
Supplemental Information
Working Conditions
Works in an office setting; may work outdoors briefly on an incidental basis. Work is primarily sedentary and requires very light to light physical effort. May be subject to various job demands such as a high volume of work and tight deadlines. Hours of Work: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm.
Classification Specification: Administrative Specialist II
May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.
Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1)
M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.
THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION
2024 BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR MERIT SYSTEM EMPLOYEES
The following benefit summary is provided for informational purposes only and is not, nor should be construed as an employment agreement with the M-NCPPC, implied or actual. It is not all-inclusive and is subject to change. Benefits listed are extended to all Merit System employees of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). All plans are optional except the Defined Benefit and Long-Term Disability plans.
Eligibility
You have 45 days from your hire date to elect your benefits. Your coverage begins on the first of the month following receipt of your enrollment forms and required documentation.
Retirement Programs- Defined Benefit Plan (Mandatory Participation) - Plan E excludes FOP members.
Plan: Employee Contribution
Plan C: 9.5%*of base salary (FOP members only)
Plan E: 4% of base salary up to maximum Social Security Wage Base (SSWB) and 8% in excess of SSWB.- Deferred Compensation ICMA-RC-457 plan (Optional)
- Traditional and Roth IRAs (Optional)
Health Insurance Plans (FOP Members Pay 23% for Medical, Prescription and Dental and same as all other employees for Vision.) All other employees pay percentage below.- Medical
- Kaiser Permanente Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) with Prescription Plan - (15%)
- UnitedHealthcare Select Exclusive Provider Organization Health Plan (EPO) - (20%)
- UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus Point of Service (POS) - (20%)
Prescription - CVS Caremark - (15%)Dental - Delta Dental PPO and DeltaCare USA HMO - (20%)Vision - EyeMed - (80% of Low Option plan paid by Commission. Any balance paid by employee.)- Low, moderate, and high options are available. Frequency of covered services differs.
Flexible Spending Accounts (Employee Pays 100%)- Medical Account - Maximum annual contribution: $3,050
- Dependent Care Account - Maximum annual contribution: $5,000
Long-Term Disability Insurance (Mandatory Participation)- Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80% (FOP Members Pay 100%)
- Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary, maximum of $6,000/month
Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)- Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary that exceeds $108,000; capped at $216,000
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80%)- Two (2) times base salary; maximum benefit is $200,000 for each
- Automatic coverage with opt-out provision
Supplemental and Spouse/Dependent Life Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)- Supplemental - 1,2,3,4, or 5 times base salary; maximum benefit is $750,000
- Spouse/Dependent Combination - $10,000/$5,000, $20,000/$10,000, or $30,000/$15,000
Sick Leave Bank (Contribution and Benefit hours prorated for part-time employees)- Employees have 60 days from date of hire to enroll.
- Employee contributes 8 leave hours each year
- Annually covers up to 688 hours for own serious medical condition, and 480 hours for parental responsibilities (birthadoption or foster care), and 80-160 hours for serious medical condition of an immediate family member
Leave Programs- Annual: 15 days per year
- Personal: 3 days per year (12-month waiting period)
- Sick: 15 days per year
- Holidays: 11 days per year
Other Benefits- Credit Union
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Legal Services Plan
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
- Work-Life Program
For a more detailed description of benefits, please contact the Commission's Health and Benefits Office at benefits@mncppc.org or 301-454-1694.
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Describe a situation where you were able to solve a problem with a different approach than is normally used. What was the result?
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When deciding how to organize your work, how do you assess what tasks need to be given priority?
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How do you stay proactive in identifying potential employee relations issues before they escalate?
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