Division Chief, Classification & Compensation (Administrator VI)

Executive Service Position *This position serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority* Division Chief, Classification & Compensation (Administrator VI)State of Maryland Promotional

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The State Highway Administration (SHA) is seeking to fill an executive service position as a Division Chief of Classification & Compensation (Administrator VI) in the Office of Administration (Baltimore City). This position is only open to current State of Maryland employees who meet the preferred qualifications listed below.

This position will serve as the Division Chief for State Highway Administration's (SHA) Classification Division within the Office of Administration (OOA) with primary responsibility for all activities associated with classification and compensation. This position will provide expert consultation to SHA mid and senior level management on classification related initiatives and will be responsible for developing and implementing these activities. The Division Chief will be responsible for classification studies conducted on SHA positions and has final signatory authority for classification actions on those classifications identified as delegated and makes final recommendations to The Secretary’s Office on non-delegated classification actions.

This position will develop and administer the classification module(s) of SHA’s internal human resources training and oversees other training initiatives as needed. This position also serves as a business partner to SHA's leading and/or assisting in initiatives, process improvements, and policy amendments in relation to human resources activities.

• *This position has hybrid teleworking options.

MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits Guide.

QUALIFICATIONS:Preferred Qualifications

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Six (6) years of experience in administrative staff or professional work. Three (3) years of professional HR work in the areas of either job analysis, job evaluation, salary administration, or employee recruitment and selection. One (1) year of supervision or program development experience.

The candidate will possess the following:Strong verbal and written communication skillsStrong attention to detailStrong interpersonal skills, tact and diplomacyCertification in PHR, SHRM-CP, CCP or other relevant HR certificationAbility to develop creative and innovative approaches for building an elite classification & compensation strategy that drives overall organizational effectiveness

Notes:1. Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.

• Candidates may substitute the possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute the possession of a master's degree from an accredited college or university and one year of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policies, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:Candidate must possess a driver's license valid in the State of Maryland.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

TO APPLY: All applicants must submit an application online at http:// www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd (use of this option allows the application to be saved). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. To receive credit for your work history and credentials you must list the information in the online DTS-1 application form. You may refer to a resume only to expand on information offered in the body of the online DTS-1 application. The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. A conviction is not an automatic disqualification from employment. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for.

If you have held more than one position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position.

The state of Maryland offers excellent health and leave benefits, 401k benefits, a pension plan, a free transit program, and advanced education and training opportunities.

The incumbent in this position will not be a member of a covered bargaining unit.

Please Note: The State Highway Administration is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.

Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. will be required to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).

Applications must be submitted online by the closing date. If you have any questions, please contact the Recruitment and Examination Division at the number(s) listed below: 410-545-5554

Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please call at 410-545-5554. SHA is committed to complying with the letter and spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERSHA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation.

Issue Date: 04/05/2024