Job Abstract

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:
Under direction, performs responsible specialized work in the administration of staffing and related personnel programs such as promotions, transfers, demotions, employee counseling, adverse actions, and terminations. Work of the class involves recruiting, selecting and recommending, placing and related actions concerned with staffing MCPS positions. Employees in this class are responsible for assigned areas of work and for determining appropriate methods and approaches to utilize, develop and carry out required staffing plans and assignments independently.

CERTIFICATE LICENSE:
None

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of public personnel administration including recruitment, interviewing, placement, and counseling. Knowledge of a variety of occupations and associated terminology. Considerable ability to analyze objectively and to make recommendations on a variety of personnel actions. Excellent oral and written communications and human relations skills. Knowledge of and the ability to meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors degree required. Masters degree preferred. College course work in business, public or personnel administration, psychology or a related field. Considerable experience in personnel administration, preferably in an educational setting. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.